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Giveaway- Knit The Sky book and Moon Cowl Yarn Kit

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I have a super special giveaway for you Craft Gossip readers today. It includes a copy of the book Knit the Sky and the yarn and pattern for the Moon Cowl form Leaf Cutter.

Leave a comment in today’s post by March 24, 2016 and you are in the running for this uniquely inspiring knitting book by Lea Redmond and beautiful yarn.

Open to U. S. residents only please.

More about the book and yarn.

When the moon shines down on you, be sure to shine back. The Moon Cowl is a deceptively simple idea. You’ll knit it black on the inside and white on the outside. Then reverse it just the right amount to match the current phase of the moon. As you wax and wane around town with your feet firmly on the ground, you’ll feel like you’re over the moon.

Record the beauty, emotions, and experiences of everyday life — not in your journal but with your knitting needles! Author Lea Redmond offers 32 enchanting projects that will inspire you to create beautiful finished pieces full of personal meaning and memories. Stock up on shades of blue, gray, and white and knit one strip of a scarf each day for a year, using the color that matches the sky on that day. When you’re done, you’ll have a unique memento of your year better than anything you can keep in a scrapbook. Or when you’re traveling, knit postcard-size swatches at each place you visit, using the colors you see around you. When the trip is over, piece the swatches together into a throw or scarf that will remind you of your journey every time you use it. Or knit a height-chart scarf for a beloved baby, starting with her length at birth and adding inches each year until you have the perfect gift for her 18th birthday. These are knitting projects like no other, resulting in one-of-a-kind heirlooms that tell a story only you can tell. Redmond provides instructions for all the stitches and techniques you need, as well as required patterns. 

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Comments

  1. Oh my….love the idea of the moon knit. My high school class song was Moon River. This would be so appropriate.

  4. I’ve been wanting to get the knit the sky kit for quite a while now. & the moon looks pretty nifty as well.

  9. I made a temperature afghan a couple years ago (ok, I’ll admit – I still need to finish it). The moon cowl sounds like a wonderful – and simpler idea!

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This DIY Board Game Table Made Me Want to Dust Off My Cricut

You know that feeling when you see a project and instantly start mentally rearranging your whole weekend to fit it in? That was me with The Carpenter’s Daughter’s DIY Board Game Table tutorial. I mean, it’s so good. Functional, stylish, and honestly—such a conversation starter.

It’s the kind of piece that looks high-end, but she breaks it down step-by-step in a way that makes it totally achievable, even if you’re not a woodworking wizard. And if you’ve got a Cricut machine (like I do, gathering dust in the corner), this is your cue to plug it in and actually use it. She used hers to create the game board top, and it adds such a clean, custom finish.

I never really thought about how handy a built-in game board could be—no more shuffling Monopoly pieces off the kitchen table when it’s time for dinner! It’s perfect for families, game nights with friends, or even just a cool coffee table alternative with a little hidden fun.

What I Love About This Project:

  • It doubles as a gorgeous piece of furniture.

  • You can totally customize the games—checkers, chess, tic-tac-toe, you name it.

  • It’s an awesome way to up your Cricut game (seriously, I’ve been inspired).

  • And let’s be honest—it’s a great excuse to get crafty and competitive.

If you’re looking for a project with style and function, check out the full tutorial here. Fair warning though—you’ll probably end up wanting to make more than one.

Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to charge my Cricut and pretend I know how to play chess again…