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:The book is very comprehensive. 320 pages to be exact.
· 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.
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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Hi Julie, Thanks for the chance to win Debbie's new book. It looks really interesting and Debbie is one of my favorite's!
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Ravelry ID: gailg
How exciting!
ReplyDeleteRivalry name: Muggzdelight
First name: Nellie vB
Province: Ontario
Debbie Bliss's book would be an excellent addition to any library!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this and add to my knitting knowledge! Thanks for the opportunity. Ravelry name: Queenbee5
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So great!
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Looks like a great book!
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This book would certainly save me time on YouTube looking for help! Thx for the opportunity,
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Would love to win this book!
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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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I would love to win this book! Thank you for the opportunity!
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Ontario
Ravelry name: Ivyangel
Lovely looking book.
ReplyDeleteFlo Flory (Ravelry - floflo)
Whitby, On
Looks wonderful.
ReplyDeleteJoanne H. , Hamilton
Ravelry name is joanneh
Debbie's book looks like an indispensable resource. Thanks for the chance to win it!
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Hi Julie
ReplyDeleteMiss visiting your store in Ancaster now that we live in Alberta. Thanks for the opportunity to enter the draw.
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Bev J
Okotoks Alberta
Sounds like a fabulous book! Thanks for the contest, Julie!
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Janetbob
Look...I love draws and I love Debbie Bliss. Thank you for the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteSarah H, Hamilton
Revelry: cubbiemolly
A very useful book indeed! Thank you for the giveaway.
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Thanks for the contest Julie - I would love the book :)
ReplyDeleteravelry - kklove
Hamilton
Julie, Definitely can't wait for the book to arrive.
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Name: Debbie M
Ontario
Thanks Julie
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Susan H, Waterloo ON
Beautiful book! I would love to own one!! Mary Helen T. ....Toronto. .On.
ReplyDeleteI know someone who would love to have to have this book - it would make an awesome Christmas gift too!
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Theresa
A book about knitting! The best kind :) donnajburton on ravelry
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Melanie Leroux
This book sounds amazing!
ReplyDeleteJennifer L
Ontario
Looks like another great book by Debbie Bliss.
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rav: -Theresa-
I would love to add this to my knitting library!
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gillvar on Ravelry
Looks like a great knitters resource book. Thank you for the chance to win it. My Ravelry name is: OnedayDesigns
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Would love to win this. Would use with my knitters group as I seem to be the go to girl.
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I would love to win this book!
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Looks like a great book!
ReplyDeleteJoanne H., Hamilton.
Ravelry ID: joanneh
How exciting to have a chance to win this book. My knitting would certainly benefit.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this chance Julie!
Ravelry ID: gloria1089
Hi,
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Wanda M., Ontario
I love books and I love knitting - what could be better than a knitting book?
Looks like a useful book I would use over and over for years. Thanks for the chance to win. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a treasure trove of useful information....and an excellent companion piece to my collection of Debbie Bliss children's books.
ReplyDeleteRav name: kim emond
Thanks for this opportunity Julie! I would love to win this book.
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First name Haylie K
Province: ON
Love Debbie Bliss. I have all of her magazines. What a great giveaway.
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Hi Julie,
ReplyDeleteLove the draw, blog, store, and would love you even more if you pick my name .
Giggles, Polly
Wow this book looks fantastic! Thank you for the chance to win, Julie!
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Ontario
porcupineknitter
Perfect book for my personal library. Thanks for offering it.
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Name: joni b.
Quebec
that looks like a great resource book! thanks for a chance to win
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Ellen Y Mississauga, ON
Kim (kdcburton2003@yahoo.ca)
ReplyDeleteI'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. :)
What a great chance! Thanks Julie!
ReplyDeleteJudi P, Ontario
Rav: CreekCrafter
Looks wonderful!
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Ontario
Hi Julie,
ReplyDeleteThank you for the opportunity to win this book!
Zerlina V
Ravelry name: Knit4meRN
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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Elly S. Ontario
Meghan K
ReplyDeleteRevelry: Meggie-peggie
Ontario
This book sounds like awesome night time reading!!!!
Thanks for the opportunity:)
I don't really have a good info book ans this would be an excellent addition to my library!
ReplyDeleteBonnie C
Ontario
This looks like a GREAT resource. Rav amchart
ReplyDeleteDebbie's book looks terrific. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteDebra L in Ontario
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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I'm adding a few names of people who have had trouble commenting
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Heather Mac.
ReplyDeleteI would love a copy of the new Debbie Bliss book. Love your blog--I read it everyday!
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Rav name:jbeal
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Looks like a great book! Thanks for the chance to win it--
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Ravelry name: spectral
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Hi Julie,
ReplyDeleteIt certainly. Looks like a good book to add to a reference collection.
Hi Julie
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Joanne A
Ontario
Kelsey H madamewinger Ontario
ReplyDeleteI love Debbie Bliss patterns, thanks for the draw.
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Love Debbie Bliss. Was thrilled to take a workshop with her many years ago.
ReplyDeleteRavelry name: lindalove
Ontario
I remember taking a class from Debbie years ago at the store. I love her Baby Cashmerino. Would love it his book.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this opportunity, Julie. It would be a great birthday present!
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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.
ReplyDeleteWinning this book would be a wonderful blessing...thanks so much.
Julie: THANKYOU for this wonderful opportunity to win Debbie's new book.
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Caraleen
London Ontario Canada
Shirley S- Guelph/Ontario
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Hi. On Ravelry I'm Andreyevna.
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Hi Julie,
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Bonita E.
Ontario
I've heard such good things about this book. Thank you for hosting the giveaway!
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I've heard such good things about this book. Thank you for hosting the giveaway!
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ReplyDeleteOooh, how fab!! :) Thanks for sharing this with us!
ReplyDeleteKnittypocket (on Rav)
Gatineau, Quebec
This sounds like a "must have" for a knitter's library! Fingers crossed.
ReplyDeleteLaura J, Calgary , Alberta
I love Debbie Bliss' books. Than you for the chance to win.
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Toronto, Ontario
Debbie Bliss is one of my favourites.
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Thank you for the opportunity to win this book.
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Diane M.
Thought I had done this already but can't find my name on the list!
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Thanks,
Hi Julie
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Ravelry name - Wiartonknits
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!
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Ontario
ReplyDeleteHi Julie
My must do knitting event is your tent sale, so I must ask: any dates yet?
rav name:knittingmylife
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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Ravelry name: morich99
what a great book. i do want one. i love your store and your blogs. thanks for the opportunity to win the book
ReplyDeleteThank you for giving away this book!!! Your store of yarn gives me inspiration!!!
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Thanks for the opportunity to win this amazing book!
ReplyDeleteElizabeth K
Revelry name: 1ejk2
Thank you for the chance to win this book. I sounds like a great reference book
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Sharon
Ravelry: amarasharon
Looks like a great staple to add to my library
ReplyDeleteRivalry name: alcbrooks
First name: Andrea
State: Nebraska
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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Ontario
Emily G. Arizona
ReplyDeletePutting this on my Christmas list!
Thank you for the opportunity to win this fabulous book! Pam
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ReplyDeleteLove Debbie Bliss patterns and would love to win this book!
ReplyDeleteWhat 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...
ReplyDeleteRavelry name: Terry 107
Hi Julie
ReplyDeleteThis 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
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!!!!
ReplyDeleteChris E.
ravelry name: auntiechris
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
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic addition to any knitter's library!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win it.
Thanks for hosting this draw Julie.
Rav name: frannc
real name: Fran
Prov: Ontario
ReplyDeleteQuite 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
I would love to win this. what a great way to let us know there is a great new book available.
ReplyDeletethanks,
DonnaGr
North Bay, Ontario
oh boy, would this book be wonderful!
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ravelry name: masoose
Ravelry - sgriff
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Would love to have this new book... it would go great with some of her yarn that is waiting to hit the needles.
It would be great to have a chance to learn a few new techniques!
ReplyDeleteKaren M
Ravelry: Kinnen
Love this contest.
ReplyDeleteErin M
Ancaster, On
Rav - eumorris.
Thx Julie
Ooh! It looks like a fabulous book!
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Love Debbie Bliss. Pjepp on Ravelry
ReplyDeletePam
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.
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Ravelry: cindyspong
ReplyDeleteFirst name: Cindy in Ontario
It has been repeatedly well put...' Great learning opportunity for skill building, generous offering, and thank you!'
Fingers crossed.
great opportunity
ReplyDeletename Barbara T
Ravelry barbtos
I enjoy reading your blog. Thank you.
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Ontario
Ravelry: a2a2
Hi Julie,
ReplyDeletePlease 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.
Très interessée par ce livre.
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Ravelry:Suchali
LOVE Debbie Bliss patterns & yarn! I am excited to read her new book.
ReplyDeleteJude
That books looks AMAZING and would enhance any knitters library. Thanks for the chance to enter the draw.
ReplyDeleteRavelry PAW
This must really be an interesting book.
ReplyDeleteGiulia G. Quebec.
Looks like a must have book. Love Debbie Bliss and her beautiful patterns and yarn.
ReplyDeleteSt. Catharines, ON
Looks great!
ReplyDeleteDoris M from Ontario
I love books about knitting and never seem to have enough. The cover is lovely! There is always something new to learn.
ReplyDeleteHi Julie, would love to win this book!
ReplyDeletethanks for the chance.
Linda, C.
Ontario