Although it hasn't yet hit the stores and I'm not sure if Amazon has released it yet, I got these in the mail today. In some ways, it's a bit scary. Why? First, I just finished a third book that will release in the Spring and I'm in talks with my publisher about a fourth book. Talk about a lot of work. It is all fun work, but hard work. People think that writing books is somehow idillyic, but it isn't.
It is super freaking fantastic, that is what it is.
Anyway, I want to spread the love. I have two copies of the book to give away this week. There is something very, very special about this book that I will tell the winners about. Something probably only three other people know. And it's good dish. You'll have to sign a confidentiality thingy. You know what I mean.
Leave a comment with your favorite stitch ever. It can be seed stitch, a rib, a certain cable and simple lace repeat. Just tell me what your favorite stitch pattern is, and I'll enter you into the drawing. In a few days, I'll do a random pick and email the winners. I'll also sign the books and give you the dish. Har har. Life is good.
JUST CLOSED COMMENTS. WILL RANDOMLY SELECT TWO WINNERS TOMORROW. THANKS SO MUCH FOR PLAYING! I AM SERIOUSLY WONDERING ABOUT THE POPULARITY OF SEED STITCH. IT'S MY PERSONAL FAVE, BUT WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT IT WAS SO WIDE SPREAD?
Hi! My favorite would have to be the owl cable. I love owls!
Posted by: Mel | September 16, 2011 at 06:41 PM
Stockinette is good for me.
Posted by: Julie gravelle | September 16, 2011 at 06:50 PM
I love seed stitch - elegant - love the texture!
Posted by: Marie | September 16, 2011 at 06:52 PM
Congratulations!!! I can't wait to get my hands on a copy - your first book is one of my favorite all time knitting books.
My favorite stitch is the daisy stitch. Doing a wrap with them makes it look like you are wearing a field of flowers:).
Lisa G.
Posted by: lisa | September 16, 2011 at 06:52 PM
well done!! my favorite stitch is a recent discovery. it's the wrong side of the broken rib - (RS) knit, (WS) K1P1. to me it resembles popcorn and it really is wonderful!
Posted by: Linda Blakely | September 16, 2011 at 06:57 PM
Congratulations! Your book is on my amazon wish list. Now that it's out, I think it will quickly move into my shopping basket. My favorite stitch is garter slip stitch. Hypnotic, soothing, and looks much more complicated than it is. Fun to play with different colors.
Posted by: Lee | September 16, 2011 at 06:57 PM
I love the bamboo stitch! It's so pretty!
Posted by: Andrea P | September 16, 2011 at 06:58 PM
Probably my favorite stitch is the mock cable...love using it on a sock because I don't need a cable needle or to bring the pattern with me and it's super-quick to work up. :-)
*crosses fingers and toes*
Posted by: Eklectika | September 16, 2011 at 06:59 PM
Oh wow, thanks for having a giveaway! As for my favorite stitch, I think it'd have to be feather-and-fan.
Posted by: Aleda | September 16, 2011 at 06:59 PM
My favorite stitch is the PSSO, I even love the abbreviation.
Posted by: Tara Kievlan | September 16, 2011 at 06:59 PM
I can't wait to see the new book. Congratulations! My favorite stitch is garter stitch. It's the simplest ever, yet it truly stands out and makes me take a second look at knits when they incorporate it. It's always surprising to come across, because so many of us leave it at the gates when we cross over into knit-land...but we really shouldn't. It's lovely.
Posted by: Aimee Reel | September 16, 2011 at 07:00 PM
Oooh, what a fun question.
I think seed stich is one of my favorite stitches to look at (Debbie Bliss comes to mind) but my favorite stitch is simple stockinette. It's just so versatile. :)
BTW - I love the first Custom Knits!
Posted by: Maria | September 16, 2011 at 07:02 PM
So happy for you! Congrats on the newest book and on all the books to come. We are so lucky. Favorite stitch? I do think mistaken rib in a chunky soft alpaca is pretty divine. Too bad I live in a climate that will not tolerate alpaca or chunky. Thanks for the sweet giveaway!
Posted by: Seashoreknits | September 16, 2011 at 07:02 PM
Favorite stitch depends on what I'm working on. I love reversible cables a lot at the moment.
Posted by: Sylvie S | September 16, 2011 at 07:03 PM
Nothing more soothing than a little garter stitch between more complicated projects. Also, love the horseshoe cable.
Posted by: Julie | September 16, 2011 at 07:03 PM
Squeeeeee! New books! *jazzhands*
I like catspaw lace. I did a scarf for someone once and imagined that her mew was stepping all over it as I knit it up. Made for many giggles on my part, and even more when the cat kept seeking out that particular scarf to cuddle up to once it was gifted.
Posted by: moiraeknittoo | September 16, 2011 at 07:03 PM
So tough to choose just one favorite stitch! I love the mindlessness of working stockinette in the round, but I'm also a big fan of the broken rib stitch.
Posted by: Kate | September 16, 2011 at 07:07 PM
Ooh, nifty neato keen! New books! This one has been on my Amazon wish list since the first day I heard about it :-)
My current favorite stitch is broken rib. However, after 3 scarves and 2 hats, I might get a little tired of it...
Posted by: Mandy | September 16, 2011 at 07:07 PM
How exciting! Congratulations! I can't wait to see it. My favorite stitch is seed stitch, most especially as a border to stockinette.
Posted by: Jenn | September 16, 2011 at 07:08 PM
Congratulations! My fav is definitely the bamboo stitch!
Posted by: Kathy | September 16, 2011 at 07:10 PM
I am such a vanilla person - give me stocking stitch. I love plain socks more than patterned every time.
Posted by: georg | September 16, 2011 at 07:12 PM
fun! mine would be the owl cables...been stalking your blog until now...love your designs!
Posted by: JenCK | September 16, 2011 at 07:14 PM
I love seed stitch! Congratulations
Posted by: Amber | September 16, 2011 at 07:14 PM
Garter stitch! Yay!
Posted by: Jessica | September 16, 2011 at 07:16 PM
Barbara Walker's Peri's Parasol has got to be my favorite stitch pattern. I'm currently working out a small obsession with it in sock and cowl forms ;).
Posted by: Abby | September 16, 2011 at 07:16 PM