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Giveaway: Knitting Without Needles: A Stylish Introduction to Finger and Arm Knitting

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Enter to win a copy of the new book:

Knitting Without Needles: A Stylish Introduction to Finger and Arm Knitting

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Anne Weil

Leave a comment in today’s post by September 12, 2015 and you will be entered to win this AMAZING book filled with projects made just with your own two hands (and arms!)

I would call this book an advanced arm and knitting book, not because they are any harder but because the techniques and tutorials are really kicked up to the, “wow I had no idea you could do that with finger or arm knitting”. The projects are beautiful and any fiber lover would appreciate them. I bet most of the arm knitting projects would be great made with recycled T-shirt yarn.

Open to U.S. residents only please.

More about the book from the publisher, Potter Craft:

“Put down those complicated knitting projects that take forever to finish. Knitting Without Needles brings cool home, gifts, and clothing accessories–cowls, totes, rugs, poufs, scarves, and more–within arm’s reach. An all-in-one resource for a new kind of craft, this book shows you how to loop yarn with your fingers or your forearms with thirty patterns that are simple to follow and produce stylish results. Best of all, many of them knit up fast—in less than an hour!

Even if you’ve never picked up knitting needles, you can easily master the techniques to make fun knits with kids and for kids (a princess crown, baby booties) and even last-minute gifts (a statement necklace for your fashionista friend). With stunning photography, plenty of step-by-step photos, and a detailed resource section, Knitting Without Needles is your go-to for a new way to knit.”

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Comments

  1. I’d like to try try arm and finger knitting, esp when my fingers and hands are hurting. Need something to do even then.

  4. I have seen this technique before and have wanted to try it. It looks fun and makes beautiful projects

  8. These techniques sound fascinating, and so much easier than using needles for someone with challenges in the ‘tension’ department. I’d love to win this!

  17. That little tuffet is really cute, and I would love taking a break from needles and tiny projects to relax my hands.

  19. This book looks amazing. I love the “projects that take forever to finish” comment…SO TRUE. I enjoy knitting with needles, but I rarely finish anything. I’d LOVE to win this book!!!

  20. This sounds like a great book! I’ve made scarves by arm knitting and would love to learn how to make more…maybe a dog bed out of t-shirt yarn.

  22. Looks like a great book. I would love to teach my granddaughter this type of knitting. Thanks for the giveaway.

  24. What a beautiful book! I am an advanced crocheter and love to make clothes but cannot knit, so…

  28. I do loom knitting and I have seen several patterns for the finger and arm knitting. I have a terminally ill husband at home, so I am here 24/7, (which I do not mind at all and would rather him here then the alternative), so this would give me something else to do to pass the time and make gifts to boot!

  31. i have wanted to learn more about these techniques for awhile now. this is something my daughter and i might try whenever she can visit. thank you for the chance to win!!

  38. Arm Knitting looks really good and easy, I watched someone doing it, and it grows quick, easy, don’t need any knitting needles, just wool. I would like to make something with Arm knitting to show people what its like.

  45. Very cool… I love chunky knits, especially for blankets or pillow covers. Would love to try this! <3

  47. Always interested in learning new techniques and designs. Love to work with my grandchildren on projects too.

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