Sunday, July 22, 2012

Raffle Time!

They're here! The Knitter's Handy Book of Top-Down Sweaters arrived at the Interweave warehouse. Of course, this momentous occasion needs to be celebrated with another raffle. I'll use a random-number generator to choose two (2) names from those that respond to this post by midnight (mountain time) Wednesday, July 25 and send those winners a complimentary copy.
Sharpen your needles!

172 comments:

MamaBearKnits (Rav name) said...

I would love to have a copy of your new book, thanks for the opportunity!

Chery said...

Ooooh! I'd love to have a copy. Being one of the first to comment usually is a bad omen or position for random drawing... oh, well.

bethany said...
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bethany said...

a momentous occasion, indeed! fingers crossed...

Maryissewfast said...

Oooh what a great giveaway! Count me in! Thanks Ann!

acp said...

What a great book to add to any knitting library--

Josée said...

Yay! Download are great but actual paper books are still the best in my mind. Congrats! :D

Connie said...

I'll buy a paper copy even if I don't win, but winning would be sweet!

Unknown said...

Would love the chance to add this to my knitting library

Pixie said...

How cool to be able to win a copy, thank you for the opportunity :)

slmiller8 said...

Whoo Hoo! I've been waiting for this book ; it would be nice to win a copy. Thank you!

Andrea said...

Saw it yesterday at My Sister Knits in Fort Collins, but held off buying it. Now I know why!

mlb said...

Thanks so much for your generosity in giving us so many chances to win!

Sandra said...

Would love a copy - my birthday is Thursday so this would be a perfect gift. :) I almost ordered it yesterday on Amazon but hope one of my kids get it for me.
thank you for the chance to win

Kris said...

Sorry, I don't know whether my comment went through.

I would love a copy of this book! I'm just about to give away my first ever hand-knit-by-me sweater, and I'd love to try out your book on some mystery yarn in my stash.

Thank you for both your generosity, and for your contributions to the knitting world. You've made my life as a knitter so much easier!

Pat said...

I would love a copy of your new book.
I have been waiting for it to come out since finishing all the socks in SKMC. I have the yarn spun for a sweater and thought I would try one of the sweaters in this book.
Pat

Linda said...

I have been very impatient for the book to finally be available. Please?

Cindy said...

Please enter me!

Word Lily said...

Hooray!!!

Deb said...

Count me in! It would be a nice book to add to my collection

Margo said...

Count me among those who would like a copy of this book.

Diana said...

It's the one book I've been waiting for this summer. :)

Unknown said...

I would love to add this to my collection of your books

Meghan said...

AHhh!!!! so amazing! I use the other sweater/accessory books on a weekly basis and they have helped me through so many design ideas I couldn't possibly name them all. Top down sweaters are the next great frontier for me and I would LOVE to own this book! xo Meghan
anythingbutsnow on Ravelry

PG said...

Would love a copy! I've been scoping Ravelry today looking for future projects.

Jamie Wang said...

Thanks so much for this kind offer! I would love it if I could add your new book to my library.

Jean said...

Thanks for having a "Give-away Drawing" for your new book. I can't wait to either win or buy a copy of it. :-)

Jean L

Debbie said...

Pick me! I would love a copy. thanks!

Amy said...

I would love a copy of your new book, I have the other 2 Knitters' Handy Patterns books and use them all the time.

NYCKay said...

I'd love to have this book!

judyindiana said...

This book has been on my "need it" list ever since you told us about it. Thanks for offering this opportunity.

May said...

I'm planning to buy a copy of the book but it would be great to win one!

Pamela Ann said...

Can't wait to have a copy of this one!

Unknown said...

I'm very excited about this one. Do you have a favorite method for knitting sweaters (top down or in pieces to be seamed)?

Unknown said...

Wow just starting to knit sweaters. This could come in handy.

Aimee said...

Congratulations, glad it finally made it.

Sally said...

It's on my wishlist for Christmas, but I'd love to start knitting sooner! Thanks for the chance.

thepaintedsheep said...

Congrats on your new book! Looking forward to seeing it!

Jersey Shore Deb said...

I love all of your books and I know I would love this one! Congratulations on its publication.

laknitter said...

Wow! This would give me a start for the Manchester conference!

It's Sunny on the Eastern Shore said...

Your posts have kept me inspired as my meager knitting skills have frustrated me. I have learned so much and would love this book.

Congratulations on its publication!

Becky said...

needles are sharpened .. can't wait to peruse your book

harriet said...

Would love to win copy of your new book. thanks for chance.

Zytigg said...

I love your books and would love to add this one to my collection.

Unknown said...

Oh, i need a copy.

Anonymous said...

I would love this book!!!!

Cathy B

Lisa said...

Yay! Congrats! I'm waiting patiently for my pre-ordered book, but would love to win as well. Can't wait to see it. :) Thank you for your generosity!
Lisa

noallatin said...

Ann,
Congratulations on you new book. I would love to add this to my bookshelf. Thanks for your generosity.

noallatin said...

Ann,
Congratulations on you new book. I would love to add this to my bookshelf. Thanks for your generosity.

Jen said...

You have so many giveaways -- you're awesome!

Julie S said...

Wonderful news!

mngirl said...

Congratulations on the new book!

Maryanne & Duke said...

Can't wait to see this book!

Pat said...

I have really been waiting for this book to come out. I really want a copy and would love to win one. Thanks.

Pat Prahl
Rav ID-pprahl

Kathy said...

Thank you for the opportunity to win your new book!

Kata said...

Yay! I can't wait to page through this book. I really enjoy top down knitting. I find the timing of the book perfect. Plenty of time before Christmas :)

Josh Keels said...

I am so excited to read this book! Can't wait!

Anonymous said...

I am looking forward to the new book, I will add a copy to my library even if I don't win. Thanks for the opportunity.

Anonymous said...

Thank you for the opportunity!

Kimberly RavID 4throse

Kathy said...

Thank you ahead of time! Lol!

Anonymous said...

I am making my first top down sweater. I'd love the new book. Congrats!

Unknown said...

I'd love to have the book! Congrats on it's completion.

Judy M said...

Would love to have this book to show me how to knit top down! Hope I win!

Sharon Abbott Cowan said...

Like everyone else I would love to receive a copy of your book. If I don't win will have to wait and order it later.

Jennie said...

Ooh, please pick me. You taught me to knit socks; I'd love to learn top-down sweaters too!

Adrienne said...

Knitter's Handy Book and Top Down, I have been waiting. I am actually commenting from work, rather than forget to enter for this book!

PICAdrienne (Ravelry)

Jani said...

Thanks for the contest - I look forward to the book even if I need to buy it, but appreciate the chance to win one!

pudgypooh said...

Yea!!! Would love to win a copy of your book!

pudgypooh said...

Yea!!! Would love to win a copy of your book!

nook. said...

What a great opportunity! Thanks so much! I'm totally in! xo

Anonymous said...

Of course, I pre-ordered my copy the minute I heard about it, but if I were to win, I would donate it to my LYS. Best re-gifting ever.

Anonymous said...

Pick me! Pick me! I need to knit my boy a sweater to wear to kindergarten this year. I have the yarn but need a great top down pattern!

DebraSt

Chelle (Dana) said...

I have quite a few of your books and would love to add this one to my library. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.

Ruth Colville said...

What a wonderful opportunity! I would love to win a copy of your book. Thanks for the chance to do so.
muttiruth Ravelry id

Linda said...

Yay! Glad to hear it's finally arrived and I would love to win a copy. Linda or MTknitter on Ravelry

susan said...

Yippee!! Thanks for a chance to win!

mary said...

I can't wait to get my hands on this book! Thanks for the giveaway.

EmEm said...

You are very generous!

Leah Stark said...

Congratulations on your new book! I would love, love to get a copy of it!!

Karen said...

Congratulations Ann! Top down is my favorite way to knit sweaters, so I'll be adding this to my library one way or another, A signed copy from you would be my preferred method. ;)

Unknown said...

Congratulations Ann. I'd love to win a copy of your book. Lynda

GeniaKnitz said...

I would so love to win a copy and use it to knit a sweater to celebrate finishing crib blankets for the four (4!) family babies making their appearance this year!
I love these babies (even the two who are still in utero) and love knitting for them, but am more than a little sick of yard after yard of flat baby blanket!

Freyalyn said...

And I shall join the enormous undignified rush for a copy too - such a useful book to have, and it will be thoughtfully written, of course.

AnnaM said...

I can't resist the opportunity to win a copy of your book. It is on my wish list!

Karin said...

I have the ebook version, but would love to have a hard copy as well! Love the book!

Debbie said...

Top down sweaters are my favourite!

Susan said...

I imagine the thrill of holding a hard copy of your work never gets old. Looking forward to seeing this new book myself.

amy said...

Pick me, random number generator! Please!

Malin said...

I've been looking forward to this book ever since I first heard of it. Thanks for the chance to win a copy :-)

Oma said...

Oooh, a raffle! I would love to win a copy of your new pattern book, although I still plan to buy one. I have both of the others and use them often!

Rhian Drinkwater said...

Ooh fingers crossed, thank you, I really want this book!

jessica said...

That is so awesome!

Natural fibre girl said...

I've been waiting for your book. Hope I have the luck of the Irish!!
Thanks, Karen

TeriKnits said...

Can't wait to see this new book!

Unknown said...

I would love a copy of your book! I love your patterns and really enjoy reading your blog!

KarenLamb said...

I am dying to make a top down sweater and would love this book to get me started!

cbarnwolf said...

I would love to win this book. But if I'm not lucky, I may just buy it anyway.

Thank you for the opportunity. I really enjoy your blog.

Elizabeth D said...

Pick me! Pick me! I've been waiting for this book for what seems like forever. . .

Julie said...

I would love, love, love to win a copy of this book!

Susanne said...

Oh what a great contest! I can't wait to see my copy of the book!!

sandi said...

I'd love this book to complete my collection of Knitter's Handy Books!

Anonymous said...

Yes! Thank you for this opportunity.
Nicola

nicolaknits.wordpress.com

MotherHenKnits said...

YAY! I love raffles! (and a great book)

Robin F said...

I would love a copy of your new book. Thanks for the opportunity.

Janene said...

Yah! A raffle!!!!! I would LOVE the book please!

Sally said...
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Sally said...

sally136 (ravelry):

Congratulations on your new book, Ann! Would love to be entered in the raffle. Thanks!

Karin said...

Bless you Ann,this book is on top of my list
Karin

Caitlin said...

I love raffles.

AM said...

Congratulations! I'm looking forward to this book. If I don't win one here, I have it on my Amazon Wish List!

Rebecca said...

That would be a great resource to have!

Joline said...

Yes, please! I'm so looking forward to the patterns in this book.

Harper said...

Can't wait to see this book. I know it will be great!

NutmegOwl said...

Hurray for the arrival of the slow boat! And for another Ann Budd book that belongs in every knitting library! (including mine - hint!)

Knitting Nord said...

I'd love that book. I'm a huge fan:)

Diane said...

Looking forward to adding this to my library!

Jane said...

Oooh, I would love to have this in my knitting library! Top-down is one of my favorites.

Becky said...

How amazing! I can't wait to get a copy of this book!

Ro said...

A chance at another volume for my library of Handy Book Of's is awesome, ty!

Anonymous said...

Thank you for offering a copy of your book.

anne said...

Thank you for offering a copy of your book.

Quinnspins said...

It's here, it's here! and I would love to have one! Congrats on finally being able to hold it in your hands (digital just doesn't have the same feeling...)

Kathy said...

Can't wait to get a peek at this new book! Thanks so much!

Jodi H. said...

I would absolutely love a copy of your newest book!

BCGramma said...

Wow, I'd love to win a copy of your newest book. Thank you.

jmartone@shaw.ca said...

I have been waiting forever for this book. Hope I win it.
Jennifer

Sally said...

Yes please. I would love to have your latest book in my knitting library.

Jo said...

This is very exciting! So happy that this book is out!

Nancy said...

I would love that book, I can imagine it as good as your other books!

JoLynn said...
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JoLynn said...

Pick me. If you don't pick me, I will buy the new book at my LYS.
JoLynn

Penny for Your Thoughts said...

Congrats on your new book!

pattie in Geneseo said...

Looks like a Fine Effort on your part!

pattie in Geneseo said...

Looks like a Fine Effort on your part!

april said...

Great give away! I'd love a copy of this book.

Unknown said...

Yay! I've been needing a push to make Liz a sweater. ☺

Cate said...

I would love to have a copy! Thanks for sharing.

58Teresa said...

This would be exciting - I haven't tried to knit a sweater yet. :)

Lori said...

Hello Ann, I am on the waiting list for a copy of your new book. To win a copy would be heaven!
Lori

Anonymous said...

Hi Ann! I love a raffle too! Hope you pick me... MattyP (on Ravelry). Take care...

Heather said...

Please enter me! And thank you for hosting yet another giveaway.

Monica Devine-Haley said...

Thank you!!

PenCraft said...

I love the other two books of yours I just got. Would love to have this one as well! :)

Extravayarnza said...

Congrats! The first 2 books are valued parts of my knitting library, I'm sure the new one will find an equally special place.

Deborah Gugala said...

Pick me! Pick ME! I have knitted at least one item from every one of your books. And I am a poor pastor's wife, who stays sane through knitting!

cableneedle said...

I love knitting sweaters from the top! It's my favorite method. I hope I win the book....

Roberta said...

Knitting from the top, for me, is the best way to achieve a good fit, be it socks, gloves, or sweaters. Your book has been in my Amazon queue since it first was posted. Even if my number doesn't come up in your raffle, I'll have my own copy soon.
Roberta

Mary Anne said...

How exciting! I've been looking forward to this publication ever since I first heard about it. I turn 60 on the 25th....maybe that will bring me some luck in the drawing!! Thanks for the chance, Ann.

June said...

I love knitting from the top down, and also love your other books. Please enter me in your raffle. Thanks!

karen alho said...

I would love to have this. Do you mail to Europe? Otherwise I'll have to buy it on my next trip home to the States!

Anonymous said...

this is the book of my dreams..thanks for the chance to win it and thanks for writing it. Mary in cincinnati

TheKnitterlyReader said...

Oh, what a great treat! I would love to win this book and can't wait to explore it :)

Lisa Page said...

how cool would it be to "win" a copy of top down Sweaters?!? I think it would be AWESOME! My darling husband is wanting a knitted sweater so bad, this book would give me major incentive!!

Ellen said...

I purchased the electronic version but still intend to get the "real" book, too, so it would be awesome to be the lucky one selected. I still like to turn real pages. Thanks so much for the raffle.

Billie said...

I'd love to own a copy of your new book. Top-Down sweaters are great to knit!

Emily Van Ark said...

I hate seaming and would love to learn more about top-down sweaters. Thanks for the raffle!

suzehil said...

I would love to win your new book. Yay for top-down sweaters!

Thanks, Ann.

mary contrarie said...

what a great giveaway! I would love to learn how to knit a top-down sweater!

jonetem said...

Congratulations on the books arrival, and thanks for offering this contest.
Like everyone else I'm eagerly awaiting the book release so would love to go in the draw as well :-).

M.Nichols said...

I would love a copy!

Aimee said...

I love knitting top down sweaters! Thank you for the chance to own a copy of this.

gardenofthemind said...

Hi Ann,
I am one of your biggest fans
Jean Mikulla

gardenofthemind said...

Hi Ann,
I am one of your biggest fans
Jean Mikulla

Rhonda said...

Yay for top down knitting!

Michele Sabatier said...

Top-down knitting: The best! Thanks for putting the book together and for this great giveaway.

Saren Johnson said...

Top down? I can use that book.

patriceod said...

I would love the chance to add this book to my library! I use my handy guide all the time!

patriceod said...

I would love the chance to add this book to my library! I use my handy guide all the time!

Carol McQueen said...

I have your other handy books and would love to add this to my collection.

Dawn said...

I'd love a copy of the book. Thanks for the chance to win. -Dawn

karen said...

i LOVE all your other books and since i recently discovered the joy of knitting sweaters top down this is on my MUST have list!

NashvilleKnippie said...

Oh, please let it be me! Here's to crossed fingers...