Thursday, December 20, 2012

Solstice Celebration

The winter solstice is upon us and I couldn't be happier. It means that the days will get longer (if only infinitesimally) and spring and new growth will eventually come. Where I live in Colorado, the weather hasn't exactly been cold and we've yet to have a legitimate snowfall, but recent events have generated a sense of deep, dark sorrow.
So, to celebrate that things will get better, I'm holding another raffle. Respond to this post and tell me which of my print books you'd like (sorry, electronic versions are not eligible), and I'll draw a winner the morning of Saturday, Dec 22.
Here's to brighter days ahead.

91 comments:

Diana said...

Yesterday by 2 pm I had to start turning on lights. Like you, I'm so glad we can look forward to more light. January, oddly enough, happens to be one of my favorite months simply because there's more light. :)

What a nice giveaway. I have The Knitter's Handy Guide to Top-Down Sweaters in electronic version, but I'd love to have it in print, too. Happy holidays, Ann!

Eileen Brokaw said...

Solstice, Solstice, thank you for celebrating!

I already have several of your books, & love so many more, but... I would especially love to own my own copy of KNITTED GIFTS!

mlb said...

Like Diana, I am glad to know that the days will begin lengthening soon. Thanks for the great giveaway -- I'd love to have the top-down sweater book in my library!

Carol said...

LOVE your Top Down Sweaters but would also love any of your "style books. Thanks for your light!

Pat said...

I would love to own the Lace Style book. It is the next on my wish list.
Thankyou

MotherHenKnits said...

I would love the Sock Knitting Master Class. It's on my Christmas wish list. Have a great holiday!

Jen said...

As always, your generosity makes me smile. If I won, I would love The Knitter’s Handy Book of Sweater Patterns. Thank you!

momsue84 said...

The Knitter's Book of Patterns would be at the top of my list! Merry Christmas!

Rebecca said...

Thanks for the opportunity to win one of your books. I'd love to see Top Down Sweaters on my bookshelf. I've been hearing from some people that with the recent tragic events they would like to start doing random acts of kindness to bring joy to people this holiday season....your post is perfect. I'm off to go do the same for someone. I'm baking a bunch of cookies for my neighbors. I don't really know them or if they eat sweets, but hey it is the holidays and a perfect time to say hello and start chatting with them.

Shirley said...

I would really like the Top Down Sweaters book.

Rebecca said...

I have a number of your books already, so Sock Knitting Master Class would be the one for me. I went to college in Colorado starting in 1999, the fall after Columbine and there were other freshman starting with me who went to Columbine. Only one ever discussed it with me and you could tell the effect. I hope that we as a country have the political will to take steps to do as much as we can to prevent recent events from ever happening again.

Unknown said...

I keep telling my boys (as they drag themselves out of bed) only a few more sleeps until it'll start getting lighter... I'm currently borrowing your book of Top Down Sweaters to see If I like it and it's gone to the top of my list of books to buy!

calling foul said...

Well I already have the majority of your books (I'm a HUGE fan) But I don't have Sock Knitting Master Class....yet ;)

Happy Holidays!

Maryanne & Duke said...

At my age, I can't get enough light to work by. So for knitting sake alone, bring on the light!

I have many of your books already, but not The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns.

knittingbrow said...

Happy Solstice! I'm a proud owner off all the books except Top Down Sweaters. I'd like to add Top Down Sweaters to my library!
Thanks.

Chery said...

I love your Top Down e-version. A nice new paper one would be wonderful. Onward to the light!!

Connie said...

I would so love the Top-Down sweater book.

Brighter (and ever so slightly longer days) are just ahead!

pudgypooh said...

I would love Top Down Sweaters.
Happy Holidays to you and yours.

Savannagal said...

All your books are terrific. I would love to own Knitter's Handy Book of Top-Down Sweaters. Thanks for the giveaway.

Barbara said...

Like so many commenters, I have several of your books. These days, I'm focusing on keeping things simple (life is complicated enough), so I'd love to have your book, Simple Style.

Happy holidays!

penny said...

Solstice! Longer days! New Growth! Yes, exclamation points. Grey is my favourite colour ... just not for the sky. I still don't have words for recent events. I've just taken out my sticks and strings and am knitting (and crocheting) for those who needs comfort.

It's difficult to chose one of your books over any others. I've long wished for The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns. However, since I've been knitting more of my sweaters top-down lately, The Knitter's Handy Book of Top-Down Sweaters would definitely help save time and let me double check my gauge calculations.

bethany said...

December 23 will be the first year we celebrate my mom's birthday without her... definitely looking forward to the return of light to body and soul.

(Several of your books are on my wish list, but I think The Knitters Handy Book of Sweater Patterns tops it right now.)

Cindy said...

So exciting and nice of you to offer a book. I have several but somehow missed getting Simple Style. I would love to win that one.

Joan said...

Top Down Sweaters! Merry Christmas to you and your family!

Anonymous said...

I haven't ordered a copy of Top-
Down Sweaters yet, so that would be the one. I am so glad the days will start getting longer now. I need some light!

nubsmom said...

I would love a copy of Sock Knitting Master class.

Kristi aka Fiber Fool said...

I own most of your titles, but haven't picked up Top-Down sweaters yet and that is my favorite construction method so I'd love a copy of that if Santa doesn't deliver (and he probably won't).

Jessie McKitrick said...

Oh, Knitted Gifts, please! If you would like some snow, you're welcome to some of mine; we've several feet of it up here!

stephanie said...

Here's to longer days!
I would love Top-Down Sweaters added to my library of Ann Budd books. Thank you so much for the opportunity!

shellbelle said...

Top-Down Sweaters! I already have most of the others!

E Melander said...

I'm eager to try the Top-Down sweaters book. Here's hoping you get snow soon!

Ühltje said...

It's raining and grey over here and therefore glum. I think that it would make a difference if it would really be snowy and/or frosty. I would really like to see the knitter's handy book of sweater patterns.

Anonymous said...

I love your books and own most of them, but I am stilling wanting the Knitters Guide to Top Down Sweaters. Happy Holidays.
Phyllis G in CT

Anonymous said...

I would love to have the knitter's guide to top-down sweaters in book form. I have the electronic version which is great, but there is nothing like a book to actually read and thumb through.

Ellen said...

If I'm lucky enough to be chosen, I'd like the Sock Knitting Master Class. It's one of the few of your books that I don't have. I love the Top-down Sweater book so much that I have it both in e-book form (for travel) and hard copy (arm-chair dreaming). I'm looking forward to the substitute knit of the Unisex Zip sweater that you plan to do for us. Thank you.

Jane said...

IT's been dark and dreary here too, but knitting is a great way to cheer oneself up! I would dearly love to have The Knitter's Handy Guide to Top-Down Sweaters. And I'd like to wish you and yours a very happy holiday season.

amaryllis said...

Cold, but there's still sunlight on clear days. We would go mad without it, as they days are so short. A copy of Knitted Gifts would help speed the time.

Mair said...

Although it's probably way above my expertise at this point, I'd love to have a copy of "Sock Knitting Master Class". There are a lot of lovely patterns in there!

Perverse Lutheran said...

I do much of my Christmas gift knitting in the week after Christmas. Maybe it's the return of the light that inspires me! Which means I'm gonna need The Knitters Book of Patterns, so I can turn the yarn in the cedar chest into hats and gloves and vests.

Word Lily said...

I'm sooo looking forward to the daylight lengthening again! I'd love The Knitters Handy Book of Sweater Patterns.

Pamela Ann said...

I love the books I already have. The one I don't have but would love is The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns.

GeniaKnitz said...

Oh, Top-Down Sweaters, please - if I win! - I have all the others.
And am about to use the Knitters Handy Book of Patterns to make a pair of mittens for a small relative.

Cathy B said...

Guess I'm odd man out.....lol....I love cold, dark winter days with lots of knitting. Unfortunately in Northern Virginia we don't get much snow to go with all those winter days. I'd love to have your book Knitted Gifts.

PenCraft said...

top-down sweaters please. :) I love your books. I'm in Colorado too, but we have snow. Thank goodness because it's been so dry this year.

slmiller8 said...

I would like a copy of sick knitting master class, as I'm currently on a roll knitting up socks

slmiller8 said...

O boy, meant sock knitting, it's not sick at all

KarenJ said...

The knitters book of sweaters. SNOW!

noallatin said...

Ann, I like how you celebrate the solstice. I would like the Lace Style book

Judith said...

Top-Down Sweaters, please if I am lucky enough to win.

LynnIL said...

It is snowing and blowing hard here in IL. Our first snow for the season. While I love snow, I really like summer.
Would love your Sock Knitting Master Class. Have had on my wishlist.

Liz A. said...

I'd love to have your sock knitting master class book-I feel the need to make some socks and I really need to be inspired! Thank you!

keatime said...

Happy Solstice to all!

Knitting Gifts would definitely be my choice.

Sybil said...

So nice of you to have a give away to brighten your followers day. If I win I would like Wrap Style.

Anonymous said...

I would like Top Down Sweaters, please. Thanks for a chance! Chels
chelseyb5@aol.com

Marsha Edwards said...

I own all of your books except the newest one- Top Down Sweaters- please.

Heather said...

I'm looking forward to the solstice too. I'm so tired of the early darkness.

I'd love to have a copy of Knitter's Handy Book of Top-Down Sweaters. It would help the winter pass by a bit more quickly.

GerryART said...

I think your Top-Down Sweaters
will be a nice compliment to Sock Knitting Class that is already on right here on my desk.

Happy Holidays

hugs

linda gaylord said...

i have taken all of your books out of the library,but as of yet,i only own one-the knitter's handy book of patterns.the next one on my wish list is the knitter's handy book of sweater patterns.sweaters are the one thing i have t!he most trouble knitting,especially ones knit flat and seamed together.i need a guidbook like yours to show me how to do it right. thank you for the lovely giveaway! happy holidays

Unknown said...

I'd like The Sock Knitters Master Class. It's at my library but it would be great to have my own copy!

Mimi F said...

I'd love the Sock Knitting Master Class. Happy Holidays!

Billie said...

Happy Solstice to all - it's been a dark winter so far.
I already have The Handy Book of Sweater Patterns and would love a copy of Top Down Sweaters.

salmooma said...

I would very much appreciate your book Sock Knitting Master Class

islandspindler said...

Hum, I think the only ones I don't have a knitted gifts and knitting green, obviously a big fan!

Malin said...

Hmm, Color Style I think. I have most of the others :-) Thanks for the chance to win!

The Martini Knitter said...

As you may know already I am a HUGE fan of your patterns and work! I own about 1/2 of the books in the photo but some I do not ... which was something nice to learn. I really like the book called "Simple Style." Thank you for doing this! Cheers, Sarah aka The Martini Knitter

lilpixie said...

Whether I win or not, Top Down Sweaters will be added to my library at some point :).

Anonymous said...

Ooooh, Sock Knitting Master Class. I have wanted this book for ages!

Unknown said...

I would love "The Knitter's Handy Book of Sweater Patterns". Love your blog and books. Thanks, Diane

Susanne said...

Handy book of top Down Sweaters...
I have several of your books but can hardly wait for you to draw my name! Happy Holidays to you and yours. Can't wait for longer days...and warmer too, but for now, will just take longer.
Susanne scheusie@shaw.ca

Anonymous said...

Merry Christmas Ann,
This is one of the days that I look forward to because I know that it will start to get better.I do get more knitting done when the days are shorter, but long for the longer days with more evening.
I do have most of your books (love them), but don't have Top Down Sweaters yet. That would be great. How nice of you to do this. Sylvia K.

Lisa said...

The socks you went through on your blog were so interesting that it would be fun to have the Sock Knitting Master Class.

Anonymous said...

The Handy book of knitting patterns would round out the books I already have of yours. I have been knitting through your sock book with my daughter this fall.

diahrensal said...

Thank you so much for the opportunity to win one of your books. I would love the Sock Knitting Master Class.

Variegatedstacks said...

I would love to get the Sock Knitting Master Class book as I am going to learn how to knit socks in 2013.

Karoliina said...

Here in Finland the daylight time was today only 5 hours 20 minutes, so I'm really looking forward lighter days and spring.
I would like to have Top-down Sweaters Handbook (sorry I don't remember the exact name).

Zytigg said...

Thank you. Like you, I am glad the days will start to get longer.

I would love to win the "The Handy Book of Top Down Sweaters". Your"Learning to Knit Socks" book is my go to book.

Debbie said...

I would love a copy of Sock Knitters Master Class. I too, can't wait for the days to get longer - going to work in the dark and coming home in the dark really bites!!

Tricia H said...

I would love the Top Down Sweater book! That and the Lace Style book are the only books of your that I think I don't own and both will be on my upcoming birthday list! Happy Holidays!

Vasiliki said...

I would love to have the Top Down Sweaters book.

Gwen Anderson said...

Decisions, decisions. Oh, boy. I'd love to win The Knitter's Handy Book of Top-Down Sweaters. Or Sock Knitting Master Class. I have to keep checking them out from the library (and putting myself on the waiting list) because I hinted that I'd like one or both for Christmas, which means I can't buy them until after Christmas. *headsmack*

And count me in the "yay, longer days are coming" fan club!

Cate said...

Happy Solstice - looking forward to longer days here in Maine!

Hmmm - I own a few of those books already, but would love to have the Top-Down Sweaters book.

Jenny T said...

The Top Down Sweaters book since I've got the other ones.

BCGramma said...

It has been dark and dreary here (MI). We've a bit of snow and that has helped put people in the Christmas spirit. Thank you for the give away.
I would love to have:
Knitter's Handy Book of Top-Down Sweaters:
Basic Designs in Multiple Sizes and Gauges
I seem to be knitting lots of top down sweaters for the grandkids.

Deb said...

I'd love the Sock Knitting Master Class book.

I make socks for me, but more socks for my son (size 18EEEE shoe).

I'm getting bored with the regular socks, and need something to expand my horizons.

Have a wonderful holiday.

Adrienne said...

Knitter's Handy Book of Top-Down Sweaters:
Basic Designs in Multiple Sizes and Gauges

The thing about extremes, everything always returns to center. So for now, until mid-March, we are heading for center.

Susan B. said...

What a lovely gift! I'd really love the Top Down Sweaters book. I know I'd use it a lot.

JoLynn said...

Hooray for Solstice and more daylight.
I think I have most of your books, already.

cableneedle said...

I am thrilled that the daylight hours will be getting longer. That, in and of itself, is worth celebrating. I would love to have a copy of Top-Down Patterns. It's the best way of knitting almost everything as far as I am concerned.

CelticCastOn said...

Come on Spring!! :)
I would love the knitting book of patterns I have been renewing this book from the library for over a year now heheh

Jodi H said...

I hope I'm not too late! I would love the knitter's handy book of patterns!

drjayjr said...

Hi, Anne. Thanks so much for running this drawing. I'd love a copy of the Sock Knitting Masterclass if I'm lucky enough to be chosen.