Through the Loops!: Win a Copy of Coastal Knits

November 28, 2011

Win a Copy of Coastal Knits

Coastal Knits by Alana Dakos and Hannah Fettig is a beautiful collection of ten sweater and accessory patterns created by two friends on opposite coasts.

Alana and Hannah each have their own point of veiw, but share a talent for creating flattering designs with the kinds of details that make them fun to knit and wear.

The projects in the book are all beautifully photograhphed in locations around Alana's west coast or Hannah's east coast homes. Sweet illustrations and essays on the individual locations compliment the photographs to make the book a pleasure to page through.

With a range of techniques and difficulty levels there is something for everyone in this book. I'm particularly taken with the lovely way the decreases on the crown of the Rustling Leaves Beret come together to create an orderly swirl of leaves.

Hannah and Alana have offered to send a free copy of Coastal Knits to one of my readers. Simply comment on this post by Monday, December 5th and I will draw one winner at random.

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Comments

I'm itching to make Rocky Coast my first sweater! Fingers crossed...

Posted by: Kellilu | November 28, 2011 at 08:06 AM

I love how they've incorporated images from nature in the knits in the book, leaves, waves, ferns. I appreciate the chance to win this beautiful book. Thank you.

Posted by: Chris | November 28, 2011 at 08:06 AM

You're right about that beret - it's really lovely! I'd love the chance to add this book to my shelf...

Posted by: jennybookworm | November 28, 2011 at 08:08 AM

It looks like a beautiful book!

Posted by: Susan | November 28, 2011 at 08:09 AM

I just love the patterns in Coastal Knits:)) And there is so much poetry in the pictures and the locations:)))

Posted by: Emma | November 28, 2011 at 08:10 AM

This is the second blog I've seen this book on. I'm really thinking it needs to be in my library

Posted by: Rachel Rodriguez | November 28, 2011 at 08:11 AM

Very nice giveaway! I'd love to win this book, the patterns look really beautiful!

Posted by: Helene | November 28, 2011 at 08:15 AM

This book looks simply amazing! Would love to win a copy!

Posted by: nan | November 28, 2011 at 08:15 AM

I would love a chance to win this book!

Posted by: Tamara | November 28, 2011 at 08:15 AM

this looks like a beautiful book. thanks for the chance to win a copy.

Posted by: judi | November 28, 2011 at 08:16 AM

Gosh, all the patterns look lovely. I'd love to win a copy!

Posted by: Carolyn | November 28, 2011 at 08:17 AM

thanks for this opportunity!

Posted by: Lori | November 28, 2011 at 08:18 AM

Those are some seriously classy patterns. I really want to make one of these cardigans.

Posted by: cauchy09 | November 28, 2011 at 08:18 AM

The sweaters look particularly lovely in the semi-solid yarn.

Posted by: Katie K | November 28, 2011 at 08:19 AM

Oooo - I would love to win! Thank you for the chance! :-)

Posted by: Eklectika | November 28, 2011 at 08:19 AM

Uhh, I love Hannahs designs. Would love to win that book.

Posted by: Lone | November 28, 2011 at 08:20 AM

I **LOVE** the beret and must have this book.

Sharon

Posted by: Sharon Bailey | November 28, 2011 at 08:20 AM

I would love this book, my first project from it would be the rustling leaves beret.

Posted by: Angie Fowler | November 28, 2011 at 08:21 AM

This book looks like it is more than a knitting book but seems to present like a coffee table one as well. Thanks for pointing out the details you did.

Posted by: Suzanne | November 28, 2011 at 08:22 AM

Love, love this book. Congrats to the two authors for their outstanding book.

Posted by: Anita | November 28, 2011 at 08:23 AM

What a beautiful book! I have it bookmarked to pick up for my Mother as a Christmas gift. She taught me how to knit just last year, and it is a hobby I have grown to love. Even more, I love having this to share with one another.

Posted by: Laura | November 28, 2011 at 08:24 AM