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Saturday, November 14, 2015

The Knitter's Book of Knowledge

Debbie Bliss is one of the world's most respected knitwear designers and authors—and The Knitter's Book of Knowledge is the distillation of her decades of experience into one indispensable reference. With information on everything from needles and yarns to tensioning and casting on, basic stitches to buttonholes and beading, cabling and entrelac to finishing embellishments, it's the ultimate guide every knitter needs.
Mr. UPS brought me a surprise yesterday - Debbie's new book. The publisher sent an email asking if I would like to receive a copy to review. Of course I wanted to see it.
This essential addition to every knitter’s shelf includes:
·        Information on popular types, weights, and fibers of yarn.
·        Tips on understanding the language and terminology of written patterns.
·        Shaping techniques that range in trickiness and produce various results.
·        A variety of methods for color and texture embellishments.
·        Instructions for designing your own knits.
·        Troubleshooting when you’ve made an error.
The book is very comprehensive. 320 pages to be exact.

I asked Lynn to look at the book and give me her comments.
She had me at the Table of Contents. I was very impressed. The book looks comprehensive with many, many diagrams.
Copies of the book will be in the store in the next few weeks. Email or call and I will reserve a copy for you.

We are going to do a draw and one lucky winner will receive a copy. Leave a comment below with your Ravelry name or your first name, last initial and province or state. We will draw for the winner on Sunday, November 22, 2015. All comments must be received by noon EST on the 22nd.  The draw is open to residents of Canada and the US.

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129 comments:

  1. Anonymous10:23 AM

    Hi Julie, Thanks for the chance to win Debbie's new book. It looks really interesting and Debbie is one of my favorite's!

    Gail G

    Ravelry ID: gailg

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  2. How exciting!

    Rivalry name: Muggzdelight
    First name: Nellie vB
    Province: Ontario

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  3. Shelley10:29 AM

    Debbie Bliss's book would be an excellent addition to any library!

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  4. I would love to win this and add to my knitting knowledge! Thanks for the opportunity. Ravelry name: Queenbee5

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  5. Ravelry name is CelticDiva

    Wonderful draw!

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  6. So great!

    Ravelry name: rheadeja

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  7. Anonymous11:00 AM

    Looks like a great book!
    Ravelry name: MeeganB

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  8. This book would certainly save me time on YouTube looking for help! Thx for the opportunity,
    Dawn C,Shuswap, BC

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  9. Would love to win this book!
    Thanks!
    Trina
    cbaird25 on Ravelry

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  10. Anonymous11:26 AM

    Sandy B
    Ontario

    Thanks

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  11. Cindy La Ninfa11:41 AM

    Thanks so very much for a chance to win this book . I am a new knitter and am always looking for books to help me out . I went to a quilt show a year ago and saw a lady there in a booth knitting representing her knit shop ( Silver Threads and Golden Needles ) and there was a hat I wanted to buy but she would not sell but told me she could teach me to make it . Needless to say took lessons from this wonderful lady and I love knitting . Thanks for letting me have a chance to win this book . Thanks my Ravelry name : bronco77cin

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  12. Hi Julie I would love a chance to win this book!

    Colleen C or Ivyangel on Ravelry

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  13. I would love to win this book! Thank you for the opportunity!

    Colleen C
    Ontario

    Ravelry name: Ivyangel

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  14. Lovely looking book.

    Flo Flory (Ravelry - floflo)
    Whitby, On

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  15. Anonymous12:31 PM

    Looks wonderful.
    Joanne H. , Hamilton
    Ravelry name is joanneh

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  16. Anonymous12:39 PM

    Debbie's book looks like an indispensable resource. Thanks for the chance to win it!
    Ravelry name: JessKnitastic, Jessica T, Ontario.

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  17. Anonymous1:03 PM

    Hi Julie

    Miss visiting your store in Ancaster now that we live in Alberta. Thanks for the opportunity to enter the draw.

    Ravelry Name Bevy2
    Bev J
    Okotoks Alberta

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  18. Janetbob1:20 PM

    Sounds like a fabulous book! Thanks for the contest, Julie!
    Janet D.
    Janetbob

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  19. Look...I love draws and I love Debbie Bliss. Thank you for the opportunity.
    Sarah H, Hamilton
    Revelry: cubbiemolly

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  20. A very useful book indeed! Thank you for the giveaway.
    RavID is k1teach2

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  21. Anonymous2:42 PM

    Thanks for the contest Julie - I would love the book :)

    ravelry - kklove

    Hamilton

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  22. Julie, Definitely can't wait for the book to arrive.

    Ravelry name: Dlmacintyre

    Name: Debbie M

    Ontario

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  23. Anonymous3:35 PM

    Thanks Julie
    Ravelry name: schknit
    Susan H, Waterloo ON

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  24. Beautiful book! I would love to own one!! Mary Helen T. ....Toronto. .On.

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  25. I know someone who would love to have to have this book - it would make an awesome Christmas gift too!
    Thanks Julie,
    Theresa

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  26. A book about knitting! The best kind :) donnajburton on ravelry

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  27. Anonymous5:48 PM

    Hi,

    meleroux on ravelry

    Melanie Leroux

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  28. This book sounds amazing!

    Jennifer L
    Ontario

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  29. Anonymous6:25 PM

    Looks like another great book by Debbie Bliss.
    Theresa
    rav: -Theresa-

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  30. Gillian6:40 PM

    I would love to add this to my knitting library!

    Gillian

    gillvar on Ravelry

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  31. Looks like a great knitters resource book. Thank you for the chance to win it. My Ravelry name is: OnedayDesigns

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  32. Sounds like a great book!

    Caitlyn L, Ontario

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  33. Would love to win this. Would use with my knitters group as I seem to be the go to girl.
    Seajaes on ravelry

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  34. Anonymous8:34 PM

    I would love to win this book!
    Rav Id : nteal37

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  35. Looks like a great book!
    Joanne H., Hamilton.
    Ravelry ID: joanneh

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  36. How exciting to have a chance to win this book. My knitting would certainly benefit.
    Thanks for this chance Julie!

    Ravelry ID: gloria1089

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  37. Anonymous9:30 PM

    Hi,

    Ravelry ID - woolybear
    Wanda M., Ontario

    I love books and I love knitting - what could be better than a knitting book?

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  38. Dana (familytreeknits@outlook.com)10:43 PM

    Looks like a useful book I would use over and over for years. Thanks for the chance to win. :)

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  39. Anonymous10:52 PM

    What a treasure trove of useful information....and an excellent companion piece to my collection of Debbie Bliss children's books.


    Rav name: kim emond

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  40. Anonymous11:44 PM

    Thanks for this opportunity Julie! I would love to win this book.
    Ravelry name: Haylie
    First name Haylie K
    Province: ON

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  41. Love Debbie Bliss. I have all of her magazines. What a great giveaway.

    Rav ID Suuzzeeq

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  42. Hi Julie,

    Love the draw, blog, store, and would love you even more if you pick my name .


    Giggles, Polly

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  43. Wow this book looks fantastic! Thank you for the chance to win, Julie!
    Lorna C
    Ontario
    porcupineknitter

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  44. Perfect book for my personal library. Thanks for offering it.
    Rav name: fullywoolyprims
    Name: joni b.
    Quebec

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  45. Ellen Y8:13 AM

    that looks like a great resource book! thanks for a chance to win
    elcrafty on rav
    Ellen Y Mississauga, ON

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  46. Kim Burton8:25 AM

    Kim (kdcburton2003@yahoo.ca)

    I'd love to expand my Debbie Bliss library! Her instructions have always been superb, and the books themselves are coffee table art. Thank you for running this draw, but a bigger thanks for bringing another great Bliss book to our attention. :)

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  47. What a great chance! Thanks Julie!
    Judi P, Ontario
    Rav: CreekCrafter

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  48. Anonymous9:54 AM

    Looks wonderful!
    David G.
    Ontario

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  49. Hi Julie,
    Thank you for the opportunity to win this book!

    Zerlina V
    Ravelry name: Knit4meRN

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  50. Anonymous3:29 PM

    Oops, forgot to leave my Rav name and province ...my name is Dana, from Manitoba, Rav name DanaRae19 :) Thanks again for the chance to win!

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  51. Hi Julie
    You never too old to learn something new from this book.
    Elly S. Ontario

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  52. Anonymous6:32 PM

    Meghan K
    Revelry: Meggie-peggie
    Ontario

    This book sounds like awesome night time reading!!!!
    Thanks for the opportunity:)

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  53. Anonymous9:04 PM

    I don't really have a good info book ans this would be an excellent addition to my library!
    Bonnie C
    Ontario

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  54. This looks like a GREAT resource. Rav amchart

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  55. Debbie's book looks terrific. Thanks for the giveaway.

    Debra L in Ontario

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  56. JanRoser11:15 AM

    I love Debbie Bliss patterns, have knot several and have some in my stash! I'd love to have this book. If I don't win it, I've added it to my Chriatmas list! Ravelry name janroser. Thank you Julie!

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  57. I'd love to win this. Duh!
    wahoomerryf on Ravelry

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  58. I'm adding a few names of people who have had trouble commenting

    Ursula F.

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  59. Anonymous6:34 PM

    I would love a copy of the new Debbie Bliss book. Love your blog--I read it everyday!
    Kmaddi is my Ravelry name


    Kmaddi@uic.edu
    Chicago, IL USA

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  60. Anonymous8:14 PM

    Rav name:jbeal

    Hamilton, ON

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  61. Carol Perecman10:18 PM

    Looks like a great book! Thanks for the chance to win it--

    Carol P., Oak Park, Michigan, ceejay on Rav

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  62. Ravelry name: spectral
    Ontario

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  63. awp.lenders@sympatico.ca8:19 AM

    Hi Julie,

    It certainly. Looks like a good book to add to a reference collection.

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  64. Anonymous8:24 AM

    Hi Julie
    Love your blog
    Joanne A
    Ontario

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  65. Kelsey H madamewinger Ontario

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  66. I love Debbie Bliss patterns, thanks for the draw.
    Ravelry name...knitnut246

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  67. Linda Love8:39 AM

    Love Debbie Bliss. Was thrilled to take a workshop with her many years ago.

    Ravelry name: lindalove

    Ontario

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  68. I remember taking a class from Debbie years ago at the store. I love her Baby Cashmerino. Would love it his book.

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  69. Thanks for this opportunity, Julie. It would be a great birthday present!

    Rav name Okilea

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  70. My name is Judy and although I have been a long time knitter I lack the resources that this book could provide. I want to be a better knitter and support all knitters that find value in this precious art.
    Winning this book would be a wonderful blessing...thanks so much.

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  71. Julie: THANKYOU for this wonderful opportunity to win Debbie's new book.
    Ravelry Id. caraleen

    Caraleen
    London Ontario Canada

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  72. Shirley S- Guelph/Ontario
    Books like these are indispensable for when you need to know more a about how to fix a sticky knitting issue

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  73. Hi. On Ravelry I'm Andreyevna.

    Toronto, OM

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  74. Bonita9:23 AM

    Hi Julie,

    Thank you for the opportunity to win this book.

    Bonita E.
    Ontario

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  75. I've heard such good things about this book. Thank you for hosting the giveaway!

    Ravelry name: Angela9598

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  76. I've heard such good things about this book. Thank you for hosting the giveaway!

    Ravelry name: Angela0509

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  78. Anonymous9:31 AM

    Oooh, how fab!! :) Thanks for sharing this with us!
    Knittypocket (on Rav)
    Gatineau, Quebec

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  79. Anonymous9:37 AM

    This sounds like a "must have" for a knitter's library! Fingers crossed.
    Laura J, Calgary , Alberta

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  80. I love Debbie Bliss' books. Than you for the chance to win.
    RochelleR on Rav
    Toronto, Ontario

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  81. Debbie Bliss is one of my favourites.
    Lucy27Lucy (Ravelry name)

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  82. Thank you for the opportunity to win this book.

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  83. I could really use this book - it looks amazing.
    Ravelry - edianemartin
    edianemartin@gmail.com

    Diane M.

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  84. TrishD10:13 AM

    Thought I had done this already but can't find my name on the list!
    TrishD on Ravelry.
    Thanks,

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  85. Lynda F10:17 AM

    Hi Julie
    Thanks for a chance to win this lovely book.
    Ravelry name - Wiartonknits

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  86. jkaine10:23 AM

    I collect knitting books and would love to know how many books the average knitter has so I can tell if I've become a bit obsessed!
    Ravelry name: jkaine
    Ontario

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  87. Anonymous10:25 AM


    Hi Julie

    My must do knitting event is your tent sale, so I must ask: any dates yet?

    rav name:knittingmylife

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  88. I am a big fan of Debbie Bliss! Her new book looks amazing. It would be a nice addition to a knitter's library. My ravelry name is Duncan.

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  89. Mo Rich10:43 AM

    Hi Julie
    Would love being entered in your draw. Thanks!

    Ravelry name: morich99

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  90. what a great book. i do want one. i love your store and your blogs. thanks for the opportunity to win the book

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  91. Thank you for giving away this book!!! Your store of yarn gives me inspiration!!!

    Rav name: needleknityarn

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  92. Anonymous11:27 AM

    Thanks for the opportunity to win this amazing book!
    Elizabeth K
    Revelry name: 1ejk2

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  93. Thank you for the chance to win this book. I sounds like a great reference book

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  94. Sharon11:45 AM

    Hello Julie,
    I would love to have this book for my knitting techniques library.

    Sharon

    Ravelry: amarasharon

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  95. Looks like a great staple to add to my library

    Rivalry name: alcbrooks
    First name: Andrea
    State: Nebraska

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  96. Thank-you for the chance to win this book. I have a small library of knitting books and this would make a wonderful addition.

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  97. Anonymous12:21 PM

    would love to have the book!

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  98. Anonymous12:33 PM

    I would love this for my collection!
    Rav name: NinjaMama2014
    Ontario

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  99. Anonymous12:33 PM

    Emily G. Arizona
    Putting this on my Christmas list!

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  100. pamela.lajoie@cma.ca2:23 PM

    Thank you for the opportunity to win this fabulous book! Pam

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  101. woolikinz2:31 PM

    GURR ... winter is closing in. What to do - visit a yarn store.

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  102. Sue B Ontario3:22 PM

    Love Debbie Bliss patterns and would love to win this book!

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  103. Terry M4:29 PM

    What a lovely idea - to draw for such a useful book! Your place is like a candy store for knitters, would love to have an excuse to come and visit again, it's been too long...

    Ravelry name: Terry 107

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  104. terilyle@bell.net5:02 PM

    Hi Julie
    This sounds like a fantastic book - just what any knitter needs, especially those of us who are too unsure of some of different methods, etc.

    Teri Ewart
    Ravelry ID: teriewart

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  105. Anonymous7:02 PM

    Hi Julie, what a wonderful reference book to have beside my knitting basket, now my friend wont always have to answer my questions---not that she minds!!!!

    Chris E.
    ravelry name: auntiechris

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  106. I may be at the end of the line but I would really like to win this book. I have been a fan of hers since the knit and purl editions. She is s breath of fresh air in modern knitting

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  107. What a fantastic addition to any knitter's library!
    I would love to win it.

    Thanks for hosting this draw Julie.

    Rav name: frannc
    real name: Fran
    Prov: Ontario

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  108. Anonymous7:43 PM


    Quite a few years ago at your store, I took a workshop from her and it is still one of the best workshops ever.
    Rav- Letricot

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  109. I would love to win this. what a great way to let us know there is a great new book available.
    thanks,
    DonnaGr
    North Bay, Ontario

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  110. diana8:23 PM

    oh boy, would this book be wonderful!

    diana

    ravelry name: masoose

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  111. Anonymous8:28 PM

    Ravelry - sgriff
    Real Name: SheilaG
    Would love to have this new book... it would go great with some of her yarn that is waiting to hit the needles.

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  112. Anonymous9:02 PM

    It would be great to have a chance to learn a few new techniques!

    Karen M

    Ravelry: Kinnen

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  113. Anonymous9:28 PM

    Love this contest.
    Erin M
    Ancaster, On
    Rav - eumorris.
    Thx Julie

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  114. Ooh! It looks like a fabulous book!

    Rav name: lambdamuepsilon

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  115. Anonymous9:45 PM

    Love Debbie Bliss. Pjepp on Ravelry
    Pam

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  116. I am still old fashioned enough that I enjoy having a real paper book on the shelf. I love knitting and am constantly trying to learn new techniques and improve my skills. This book would be an invaluable resource.

    Ravelry ID: stitchalong Lethbridge, Alberta

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  117. Anonymous10:27 PM

    Ravelry: cindyspong
    First name: Cindy in Ontario

    It has been repeatedly well put...' Great learning opportunity for skill building, generous offering, and thank you!'
    Fingers crossed.

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  118. Anonymous12:29 AM

    great opportunity
    name Barbara T
    Ravelry barbtos

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  119. Anonymous6:22 AM

    I enjoy reading your blog. Thank you.
    Catherine H
    Ontario
    Ravelry: a2a2

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  120. Anonymous7:00 AM

    Hi Julie,
    Please enter my name into the draw. I would love to add thus book to my reference books.
    Ravelry name ncryan.

    Thanks for the opportunity to win this book I love Debbie Bliss's designs and her magazine.

    Nancy from Hamilton.

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  121. Très interessée par ce livre.
    Merci de partager

    Ravelry:Suchali

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  122. LOVE Debbie Bliss patterns & yarn! I am excited to read her new book.
    Jude

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  123. That books looks AMAZING and would enhance any knitters library. Thanks for the chance to enter the draw.
    Ravelry PAW

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  124. Anonymous8:30 AM

    This must really be an interesting book.
    Giulia G. Quebec.

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  125. Looks like a must have book. Love Debbie Bliss and her beautiful patterns and yarn.
    St. Catharines, ON

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  126. Looks great!

    Doris M from Ontario

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  127. I love books about knitting and never seem to have enough. The cover is lovely! There is always something new to learn.

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  128. Hi Julie, would love to win this book!

    thanks for the chance.

    Linda, C.
    Ontario

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