Kristin's Knit Crochet & More 11/11/11

Wow! For a number's girl, I can't imagine a cooler date than 11/11/11. Hope it's a lucky day for all of us! :)

If you haven't seen the first and only available Photo Gallery for the entire collection of Seamless Crochet projects, please check out my photo gallery here: Seamless Crochet Photo Gallery Leave me a comment at the bottom of this blog post and let me know what your favorites are. I inlcuded the yarn & hook size used. Let me know if you have chosen yarn and/or colors for your projects, yet!

Have you seen the new issue of Interweave Crochet Magazine: Accessories 2011? It's available as a digital download and you can order it NOW! There are many gorgeous patterns inside, including lots and lots of smaller projects, perfect for the upcoming gift-giving holidays! I also contribued a dsign, called Mirrored Rainbow Wall Hanging. It is inspired by Moroccan tile work and exclusively crochted in stash yarn left over from a project I worked on for Knitting Daily earlier this year. It uses Thaki Stacy Charl' Cotton Classic Lite (100% mercerized cotton) and gorgeous mirrored paillette sequins.

Congratulations to our contest winners so far! Sandra D and Deb S! This week I am going to choose someone randomly from the comments of this blog post to receive a free pattern & mystery yarn package. Good luck to all!

I have three book reviews this week. The first two are books I purchased personally last week, and the third is a book I'm proud to be part of the contributors.

Martha Stewart Year of Celebrations

With the holiday's approaching, I felt compelled to order this book. Whether for the photography and inspiration, or the great party ideas and recipes, I enjoy flipping through this book often. I left it out on my coffee table so far. One of my favorite parties is a boat picnic. The boat is one of those old fashioned, mohagany boats. You know, something James Bond would speed off in. And now if I ever speed off with him, Martha has taught me what I should pack in the picnic basket. :)

Martha Stewart Homemade Holiday Crafts

As I have previously pledged in my blog, I will be making as many of our holiday decorations (including tree ornaments and garland) from scratch this year. I am also spearheading the crafting fundraiser for our local cub scouts this year. When I heard this book was coming out, I figured it had my name written all over it! One of my FAVORITES so far is a wreath made from corn husks you buy in the grocery store, dye with RIT dye and pin to a foam wreath. It is rustic and gorgeous. Don't be surprised if one lands on my front door. My only conflict is I have a mermaid ornament year-round on my front door and don't want to take her down for the holiday wreath. Decisions, decisions... :)

Unexpected Afghans

This is Robyn Chachula's upcoming book (due out July 2012) and it is a stunner! The list of designers who came together for this collection is impressive, but more importantly, the afghan designs are breathtaking! I'm proud to be included in such a collection. Check it out, please. Afghans are by far my favorite project for gift giving (although they take the longest and are very rarely given by me). Each one is prettier than the next.

On the menu:

It's been another soup week around here. I made a HUGE pot of cabbage soup (also known as Dolly Parton diet soup when I was a teenager). Then after going to Costco this week and picking up a rotisserie chicken, I simmered the bones overnight and got AMAZING broth for garlic chicken noodle soup. Shark Hunter and I ate that for a couple of days, too. I think we are going to need some steak, red meat or lasagna around here next week. I think I've finally had my fill of soup for a while! HAHA

Update on Friday, November 18, 2011 at 9:37AM by Kristin Omdahl

Congratulations, Kristin F.! You won this week's contest. Thank you so much to everyone who participated!! I'll be posting a new contest this week, with the new blog post going live today.

Comments

[bittersweetgrace]

First time I visited your blog. So much to look at thanks for sharing.

[Diane in Northern Calif.]

I can't wait for the Afghans book to be released!

Diane

[Jennifer Smith]

I love these giveaways! And I'm talking my hubby into getting me your books for Christmas.

[Cheryl Phillips]

Oh, I can't wait to get a copy of your new book! You are one of my favorite crochet designers. I love the blue skies chunky cowl, and the star mobius. Thanks for sharing the pictures!
Cheryl

[Diane in Northern Calif]

I should also note that I love all of the hats; the Lace Flower Hat is my absolute favorite. I'm picturing it in a dark red (claret) yarn. Since the yarns from Tahki Stacy Charles are some of my favorite, I'll take a look at the Tivoli in Garnet as an option.

Diane

[Kate]

I can't wait until Robyn's new book is out, it is a long time to have to wait! I love doing blankets for the holiday's as well. Typically only one person per year in the family gets one, but I eventually get around to everyone! I am also looking forward to your book coming out, it is on my Christmas list!!! Thanks for the reviews and a chance to win!

[Ivon Granaldi]

Great blog!

[Connie]

My daughter loves to crochet, too. I think I just found her Christmas present. Thanks for the chance to win!

[Amy]

All of the designs in Seamless Crochet are beautiful. I think my very favorites are: the Blue Lagoon, Eden Tile, Ninja Star, Star Mobius, and the Starfish Blanket. I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of my book. :)

[Kristin]

It's also my first time on your blog, but it won't be the last - so much cool stuff to read & look at! Thanks for the chance to win :-)

[Knittaroo]

The Afghans book looks amazing! (And I really like the title... can't wait to see what's behind that "unexpected")

[Deb S.]

THANKS!!! I can't believe I won last week! I was in FL for an 11/11/11 wedding! I love your Shawls and the join as you go is music to my ears ! I love your Book! can't wait to get this one!

Deb S

[Cathy]

Looking forward to seeing the afghan patterns! Can't wait for it to come out--thanks for the heads up.

[Teresa G]

The afghans book looks beautiful! Very colourful! Thanks for the recent giveaways!

[ADRIANA]

Congratulations to the recent winners. The books sounds great.

[ADRIANA]

Congratulations to the recent winners. The books sound great.

[Claudia]

Can´t wait to get my copy of your book! My favorite project is the buttercup blanket, oh my god, it's so pretty!
I made a gorgeous blanket using the starfish pattern two years ago http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Claudiaa/chalcito-de-estrellas .... there was a LOT of seams there, :) I'm very curious about the seamless option!

[ANetTow]

I can't tell you how stoked I am for the "Seamless Crochet" book. It's on the top of my Christmas list. I love projects with motifs, but I hate weaving in tons of ends. Last year, I gave a gorgeous afghan to my sister, but I hadn't finished weaving ends so even my sister was helping me at the last minute.

[Pam Plymell]

I have it on order!