Here it is: 23 new knitting and crochet patterns to warm up your Winter!
Plus the Tubular Cast on with Wendy Johnson, Reasons to Buy Yarn from the Yarn Stylist, and Choosing and Using Handspun yarn, with Nicole Feller-Johnson.
Sweet 16 Giveaways
That's right, we're celebrating Issue #16 with all kids of presents--for you! Watch for two solid weeks of giveaways from the wonderful yarn and knitting supply companies who partner with Knitcircus.
For the first round, we've got a big one for you: one winner will receive all of these prizes:
Signature Needle Arts Stiletto-tipped circular needle, US #5, needle length 6 inches, total length 32," and a needle inventory card from Green Mountain Spinnery
A skein of Yarn Hollow Trellis in Lavender (a whopping 620 yards), a sample mini-skein and fiber from Rocky Mountain Dyeworks
Sincere Sheep skein of Equity Sport in "Berry Fingers" from the Terroir Fiber Series, a skein of IndigoDragonfly Merino Silk Sock in the colorway "Don't You Have an Elsewhere to Be? (Cordelia)" and a set of Comfy waxed-cotton stitch markers from Knitca.
A copy of Knitted Lace, from Interweave Press, and a favor bag from Spud and Chloe, with two On the Run patterns and an adorable heart-shaped tape measure.
Two runners-up will each win a PDF of the Winter 2011-12 Complete Collection, the magazine and Pattern Collection together.
To enter, please leave a blog comment letting us know what tickles your fancy from the Winter Issue; retweeting contest announcments and/or using the hashtag #knitcircuswinter counts, too! Make sure to include your email, Twitter or Ravelry handle so we can contact you if you win.
Winners will be picked Sunday evening November 20th and announced with the next round of giveaways on Monday, November 21st.
Loved the tutorial from Wendy Johnson about tubular cast on.
Posted by: Irene | November 17, 2011 at 05:58 AM
What a great assortment of patterns - Syrinx hat, rosebud, walking into the new year socks and the detailed instructions and pattern about the tubular cast one.
Love the magazine.
Posted by: Donna Kuehl | November 17, 2011 at 06:35 AM
y fave is the Sandrilene cardigan, thanks! Debbie H
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Posted by: Debbie H | November 17, 2011 at 06:36 AM
I loved the videos for newer knitters what a great helpful item to have.
Posted by: Brandi | November 17, 2011 at 06:44 AM
Anything with Wendy Johnson!! But everything is great.
Posted by: Mary | November 17, 2011 at 06:50 AM
Wow, another great issue. I love the sprite, rosebud and syrinx cowl
DC
Posted by: Rav: DCAlaneKnits | November 17, 2011 at 07:04 AM
I can't pick! Both Riffle and Ripen are stuck in my head now. :)
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Posted by: Word Lily | November 17, 2011 at 07:07 AM
With so many lovely patterns and interesting articles and tutorials, it was hard to choose a single favourite! So, as these are in line with my current goals, I particularly love Anna Dalvi's gloves, Katherine Vaughan's socks (for my husband), 'Ripen' by Meghan Jackson and the article on handspinning. All in all, wonderfully done!
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Posted by: Fiona | November 17, 2011 at 07:07 AM
Okay, KnitCircus subscription just went to the top of my Christmas wish list! The Speleology socks are fabulous and I need to getting knitting on some Rosebud hats for the kids and the Wild Cherry Cardi would be a perfectly fun way to try my hand at double knitting. Rav amchart
Posted by: Anne Marie | November 17, 2011 at 07:09 AM
What a great issue... The Verona cardi and Rosebud hat caught my eye, and as a new spinner I really enjoyed "Choose it and use it". Thanks!
Posted by: allison | November 17, 2011 at 07:21 AM
This is my FIRST TIME visiting Knit Circus! What a treat! I love that tutorial by Wendy Johnson!
Posted by: Karen | November 17, 2011 at 07:27 AM
Another terrific issue full of interesting patterns. I really like the Verona Cardi. But I also like the sock patterns too. That's probably what I'd make first. I tend to make a lot of socks. I enjoy the articles most of all. Thanks for the opportunity to win such a great prize. It's probably the only way I'd ever get to knit with Signature Needles. Good luck to all!
Posted by: Savannagal | November 17, 2011 at 07:29 AM
I really like the Confection Hat. But as usual there are lots of great patterns.
Posted by: Mim | November 17, 2011 at 07:39 AM
This is a seriously lovely issue! I've been enjoying Knitcircus since Issue 1, but every issue is a major step up from the last. Bravo!
Posted by: anniebeeknits | November 17, 2011 at 07:48 AM
I love that you reviewed The Wool Dispensary. I LOVE their yarn! Sandriline is great and I like the Rosebud hat too.
Posted by: Terri Kruse | November 17, 2011 at 07:49 AM
The Susanna IC cowl and hat are just fantastic. Also, 100 reasons to buy yarn ... I think I have used most of those at one time or another
Posted by: Greenbeanstring.wordpress.com | November 17, 2011 at 07:50 AM
Cannot wait to make Meghan Jackson's Ripen!! LOVE it!
Posted by: Rayna | November 17, 2011 at 07:51 AM
I love Odessa's designs, so of course I love her Komeeta!
Posted by: Vanessa | November 17, 2011 at 07:51 AM
Wow - What a fabulous issue. And the prizes in this giveaway are fantastic. Looks like I'll have plenty of knitting projects for the winter...
Posted by: Ann Bostic | November 17, 2011 at 07:51 AM
Katelyn Mayer's essay is a knockout!
Posted by: Anni | November 17, 2011 at 07:53 AM
Katelyn Mayer's essay is a knockout!
Posted by: Anni | November 17, 2011 at 07:53 AM
I really like the simplicity of the Sandrilene cardigan. It looks like it would be very wearable.
Posted by: Kathy | November 17, 2011 at 07:54 AM
The Sun Slice Scarf really caught my eye!
Andy
Posted by: Andrea Sandahl | November 17, 2011 at 07:54 AM
Love the cover sweater and Wendy's tutorial is useful as always!
Posted by: Leslie | November 17, 2011 at 07:56 AM
I love the tutorial on the tubular cast on. I think I'll try it.
Posted by: Rhonda | November 17, 2011 at 07:56 AM