Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Yarn Along and a Giveaway!!!


One tiny summer baby knit complete! It's in lovely, soft, drapey organic cotton, and I took a gamble and made it in the 6 month size, based on prior knowledge of the above-average height of both parents and rather hefty birth weights of his older siblings. He's only a couple of weeks old, this boy, but I reckon he'll be able to wear his new vest all summer long, even if it does reach all the way down to his skinny little knees.




Almost as exciting as a new baby in a handknit is a giveaway! I was lucky enough to be given a second copy of this gorgeous book after buying my own copy at the launch back in May. If you haven't heard of Loani Prior, she wrote 'Wild Tea Cosies' and 'Really Wild Tea Cosies', and this book, 'How Tea Cosies Changed the World', is the third in the series. It's not just a book of knitting patterns but a hilarious and wonderful read as well. I chuckled my way through it, I admit. I've heard of knitting patterns that make you cry, but how often does one make you laugh? There are 18 spectacular tea cosy patterns as well as a scarf, a beret, a bag and more. Just in time for Christmas, these would make wonderful gifts for tea-loving friends.
So I've got one copy to give away, and I hope all of you knitters, and even you mysterious and strange non-knitters, will love it. All you need to do is be a follower of Typically Red (click over there on the right) and leave me a comment here before next Wednesday. I'll happily post worldwide. Good luck!


Ravelry notes for the tiny vest here.
Yarn Along here.
My dear friend Briony, mother of Max, if you have read this far, surprise! The vest is on its way x

37 comments:

  1. Looks like a great book! I thought that looked like an Eden vest, super cute!

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  2. I love the vest! and thanks for the chance to win this fun book :)

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  3. Love the vest, lucky wee baby! Great giveaway too. I've got a soft spot for tea cozies, but that could be down to be absolute love of tea!!

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  4. The book looks like something I would love to read, thank you.
    The vest is cute and smart thinking about what size to knit.

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  5. I was just about to commment on the Eden's adam, goodness knows I've knit a few. It's lovely though!

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  6. I'm a non knitter but a mad tea cosy lover! My mum knits and she has already made me the most amazing tea cosy that can keep tea warm for upto 2 hours. So if I won, I would read and drool over the lovely photos from cover to cover, then put post it notes on the ones I love and hand over to my mum. That would be Birthdays and Christmas's covered for me for years to come. Elaina xo

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  7. how cute...and that book looks great...I'm a big tea drinker so would get well used. Lovely blog Just going to follow you now...
    deb

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  8. Oh baby knits, how lovely they are. As a knitter and a tea drinker, please count me in for the giveaway! (I'm a follower for sure.) :)

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  9. Lovely lovely knitting! Sweet little vest. (do not include me in the giveaway-I do not have a tea pot to cosy up with)

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  10. The tiny baby vest is gorgeous, an adult size of this would be a lovely dress though:)

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  11. The book sounds very entertaining!
    I just love cotton knits, especially for children.

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  12. I am just about to start knitting one of those lovely vests after being inspired by you to deviate from my traditional Milo for a new summer babe. I love the look of those tea cosies too.

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  13. what a lucky baby!!! adorable vest!

    I love the look of tea cozies!!! what a fun book. thanks for the chance to win.

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  14. Your vest is so very, very sweet. I am a tea drinker and keep meaning to knit myself a tea cosy, I think this book might be just the push I need!!

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  15. Aww, the vest is so sweet! What a lucky little baby.
    Thanks for the lovely give-away, this book looks like so much fun!

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  16. that is the cutest gosh-darn vest in the universe. i can just imagine skinny knees poking out the bottom. what a superb book! i was chuffed when my nana in law brought me a tea cosy she knitted for me at the weekend, lovely things, they are. have a beautiful day :)sarah

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  17. Subscribed in email. Sooo cute, that vest. Lovely blog.

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  18. Ooh, I've had knitted tea cosies on my mind and this book would be such a delight to add to my library! Thanks for the chance to win it.

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  19. Oh, I love that little vest! Too sweet. (The title of the book cracks me up, too!) xo

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  20. What a cute vest! I had never seen the pattern before, but I've added it to my queue on Ravelry. I don't use Google friend connect (my blog is on Wordpress) but I have followed you for a long time via RSS in my Google reader. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  21. I absolutely love the sweater and the color; what a wonderful baby gift!
    That tea cozy book looks like a trip!

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  22. Ooh, that sounds adorable, thanks for the chance.
    x

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  23. What an incredible book. Please do pop my name in the hat :) I have followed, rather to my surprise as I thought I already had! I hate it when that happens!!

    The little vest is just perfect :D

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  24. Cute vest - Lucky little one.
    Great book, she is so very talented.

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  25. I love the vest, and the book would be lovely to read just for the photographs.

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  26. I love tea cozies, always on the lookout for one to knit (do not know what I would do with it if I ever do, if you talk about a cup of hot tea in Texas they all get a quizzical look, and then someone changes the subject...). And I drink coffee. But the cozies are so open ended, so full of potential! Beautiful vest too, perfect for a southern summer!

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  27. gorgeous little knit Greer.
    I LOVE tea cosies! The book sounds lovely. thanks for the chance. x

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  28. Beautiful knitting and very interesting book I think. We have fabric tea-cosies in our home only but I hope some knitted will appear soon too:)

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  29. I've said it before but you knit beautifully! I don't own any knitting books- I'd like to though :-)

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  30. Lovely gift for a baby. The knitting book looks like fun, would love to own a copy

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  31. Gorgeous book. Thanks for the chance

    Anna

    ksurty@aol.com

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  32. Very cute vest! Thanks for the chance to win this great book.

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  33. Gorgeous vest and I am now a follower. thanks for the chance to win!

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  34. What a gorgeous knit... and a fun book! Enter me to win, please?

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  35. You are very clever, I love coming here to gaze at your latest creations... and that book, would love to flick through it, plan what I'm going to attempt to make, and then spend hours trying to create it. Thanks for the chance xx

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  36. My heart just skipped a beat! Max (aka ole skinny knees) can't wait to get into this vest! Due to some unseasonably cold weather he's been wearing the lovely jumper you made for Leo quite a lot. It's also very gorgeous. I must send you a photo. Thank you Aunty Greer. Love you lots. xxBriony

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