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Giveaway: Simple Chic Knits: 35 Stylish Patterns to Knit in No Time

February 10, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

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Giveaway-Simple Chic Knits: 35 Stylish Patterns to Knit in No Time

Leave a comment in today’s post by Feb 19, 2016 and you are in the running for this beautiful new knitting book filled with a wide variety of patterns knit in some of the prettiest color combinations I have seen.

From the publisher:

35 beautifully simple designs to knit in natural yarns. Karen Miller and Susan Ritchie, of online yarn store Mrs. Moon, bring you stitch-by-stitch proof that it can be super-simple to create modern-casual knitted clothes, accessories, and homeware. There are quick-to-knit pieces that you can make in a day, through to more ambitious projects that will take longer, and will introduce novice knitters to techniques such as cables, colorwork, and chunky lace. From an easy-knit Sloppy Joe sweater that will become a favorite wardrobe staple to a brioche-stitch scarf that uses a beautifully simple stitch pattern, from a zigzag-stripe throw in delicious colors to a textured bolster, from a delightfully droopy bunny to a cute baby beanie, there are projects here for you, your home, and your family, whatever your level of knitting knowledge. Karen and Susan’s successful business and constant interaction with knitters of all levels of skill and all kinds of tastes, have given them a wonderful insight in to the types of projects knitters crave, and Simple Chic Knits is filled with items that will have fingers itching to knit.

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Comments

  1. Barbara Young says

    February 11, 2016 at 11:03 pm

    Everyone needs a book with quick projects. Sometimes you just need to take a break from long complicated projects. Thanks for the opportunity.

  2. Claire Ross says

    February 12, 2016 at 2:42 am

    My mum would love this. Thanks for the giveaway x

  3. Jessica Steede says

    February 12, 2016 at 9:29 am

    looks like a beautiful book:)

  4. red carousel lion says

    February 12, 2016 at 12:28 pm

    looking for simple projects I can do on the train while commuting to & from work – this looks great for that

  5. Rebecca H says

    February 13, 2016 at 10:32 am

    Yah, a new knitting book! Always looking forward to new patterns…thank you for the chance

  6. Lauren mead says

    February 14, 2016 at 1:16 pm

    This is wonderful! Thanks for the chance to win!

  7. Carmen N says

    February 14, 2016 at 2:55 pm

    Sounds like a great book!

  8. Bella P says

    February 14, 2016 at 2:59 pm

    Awesome giveaway 🙂

  9. Dona Bell says

    February 14, 2016 at 4:53 pm

    I would love to win the book “Simple Chic Knits”. Love the afghan pictured on the cover!

  10. Jan P. says

    February 14, 2016 at 7:44 pm

    I want to make the project that’s on the cover. It’s beautiful!

  11. yarnaddicted says

    February 14, 2016 at 10:56 pm

    I would love to enter for this wonderful book!!
    Thanks, Kim R.

  12. Pam says

    February 15, 2016 at 11:46 am

    Looks great!

  13. Meari says

    February 17, 2016 at 12:15 pm

    Would love a book with some wonderful and easy knitting projects!

  14. Deanna says

    February 17, 2016 at 11:54 pm

    Would love patterns for some chunky yarn I have.

  15. Lulu says

    February 21, 2016 at 3:20 pm

    Such a beautiful book!

  16. Sara Lynott says

    February 23, 2016 at 11:52 am

    This looks great! I love big knits.

  17. Sandra Nesbitt says

    February 24, 2016 at 2:40 am

    great gift for my daughter , she would love it

  18. Sanne says

    March 17, 2016 at 11:31 pm

    I love knitting gifts; this book looks to have some great ideas!

  19. huntley52014 says

    May 24, 2017 at 9:49 pm

    Chic and simple! Can they exist together? Hope so!

  20. Debra Williams says

    April 24, 2018 at 1:37 pm

    Love that cover afghan – it would be great to win this book! Thanks for the opportunity.

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Have you read?

Floppy Disk Crafts: Clever Ways to Upcycle Retro Tech

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Remember floppy disks? Those square little tech relics that used to hold our precious documents and school assignments? If you’ve got a stash of them hiding in the back of a drawer—or you stumble across some at a thrift store—don’t toss them just yet. Floppy disks are surprisingly perfect for upcycled crafting, and these ideas will have you looking at old tech in a totally new way.

One of the most popular ways to breathe new life into these retro icons is by turning them into DIY wall clocks. Whether you keep it simple with one floppy as the clock face or build a larger wall piece using multiple disks, the result is a geeky, functional work of art. Check out the step-by-step guide on Instructables for building your own floppy disk wall clock—it’s a timeless craft, literally!

Want to carry your nostalgia with you? Then you’ll love the floppy disk purse or bag ideas. These functional fashion statements are made entirely from joined-up disks, forming a sturdy and super unique bag. There are tutorials on how to make a full shoulder bag, a clutch, and even a pencil case using nothing but zip ties and some creativity.

Need a conversation-starting piece of décor? A floppy disk chandelier might be just the thing. It’s bold, futuristic, and a brilliant way to show off your upcycling skills. Alternatively, you can go green and make a floppy disk planter—perfect for succulents or desk plants. Just pop out the disk’s center, line it with plastic, and add soil. It’s easy, stylish, and great for small-space gardening.

Looking for quick, crafty projects? Try turning a floppy into a notepad, a photo frame, or a cutlery holder. These smaller projects make great DIY gifts, and they’re perfect for crafters who want instant gratification. You can even make Christmas bows or flowers out of old disks for a fun and shiny holiday twist.

For those who love organizing their craft supplies or electronics, floppy disks can be transformed into component organizers or bill caddies. With a little hot glue and imagination, they make excellent mini shelving units and storage boxes.

Feeling ambitious? Dive into the more elaborate builds like a laptop desk, a lampshade, or even a quirky birdhouse made entirely from floppy disks. These projects take upcycling to the next level and are sure to impress anyone who sees them.

Make a Floppy Disk Wall Clock : 9 Steps – Instructables

Floppy Disk Bag : 12 Steps (with Pictures) – Instructables

Geeky Floppy Note Pad — CraftBits.com

Floppy Disk Chandelier : 8 Steps (with Pictures) – Instructables

DIY Floppy Disk Planters – Brit + Co /

Floppy Disk Planter  

Floppy Disk Art

How to Turn Old Floppy Disks Into Bracelets, Necklaces, or Belts – Instructables 

Upcycled Component Organizer – Make:

Floppy disk photo frame

Wall Clock 

DIY Floppy Disk Planter

Floppy Disk Art | Euromaxx

Bird house 

Cutlery Holder

Floppy Disks Into Pencil Cases • Recyclart 

Floppy Disk Bill Caddy : 3 Steps – Instructables

Make a Floppy Disk Wall Clock : 9 Steps – Instructables 

Floppy Disk Laptop Desk/Stand – Instructables

Disk Combobulation 

Floppy Disk Succulent Planter : 3 Steps (with Pictures) – Instructables 

Floppy Disk Lampshade (with Pictures) – Instructables

Recycled Flowers From DVDs, CDs, and Floppy Disks

USB Flash Diskette : 7 Steps (with Pictures) –

Christmas Bow / Flower From Floppy Disks : 7 Steps (with Pictures) 

Notebook From Old Floppy Disks : 9 Steps (with Pictures)

And of course, there’s wearable tech too. You can cut up and reshape floppy disks into bracelets, necklaces, or belts that scream ’80s nostalgia. It’s retro-futurism at its finest.

Let’s not forget about combining media: recycled flowers and art pieces that use floppy disks, CDs, and DVDs together to create dazzling pieces with texture and shine. Whether you’re decorating your craft room or making a gallery-worthy art piece, these materials are a dream to experiment with.

So next time you come across a box of floppy disks, don’t see e-waste—see endless crafting possibilities. With just a few tools and a lot of imagination, you can turn outdated tech into something totally unique and totally you.

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