Today I'm talking about what I'm knitting, giftingzen and the simple life. I also announce the winner of my giveaway of Kate Atherley’s newly released book, Pattern Writing for Knit Designers Show Sponsor - Meadow Yarn Meadow Yarn is an inviting online retailer selling yarn, needles and notions. It's a small, family business based in rural Suffolk in the UK. Meadow Yarn was born out of a passion for beautiful yarn and knitting accessories and aims to bring you a range of great products. Yarns stocked include madelinetosh, Eden Cottage Yarn, Hazel Knits and many more. What's in the WIP? Candlelit Shawl in Skein Australia Merino Cashmere A monster from Rebecca Danger's fab book The Big Book of Knitted Monsters: Mischievous, Lovable Toys And a big blanket for my husband for Christmas (...ish) #GiftingZen The the Knitvent designs are all available as single patterns now. I have a holiday coupon code available until Sunday 28 December - you can get a FREE pattern if you put three of my patterns in your cart (3 for 2 offer) with the code HAPPYHOLS342 I announce winners for the Knitvent Knitalong. The date for posting your finished objects on the Ravelry thread has been extended until Sunday 28 December. There are some fabulous prize sponsors for the KAL including Eden Cottage Yarns Fringe Supply Co The Simple Life  My word of the year for 2015 is Simplify Sponsors Please visit Meadow Yarn to see the delightful range of yarns and notions they have available. I am also a Craftsy affiliate so if you are purchasing courses or yarn from Craftsy it will help support the podcast if you click through from this ad:

Show Sponsor - Meadow Yarn Meadow Yarn is an inviting online retailer selling yarn, needles and notions. It's a small, family business based in rural Suffolk in the UK. Meadow Yarn was born out of a passion for beautiful yarn and knitting accessories and aims to bring you a range of great products. Yarns stocked include madelinetosh, Eden Cottage Yarn, Hazel Knits and many more. #GiftingZen The final Knitvent 2014 pattern was released this week, the Ice Skating Scarf ad Wrap. iCord edging video tutorial by Very Pink Knits The Madeline Tosh Vintage yarn for the Wrap Version is available from show sponsor Meadow Yarn. Book Review I do a review of Kate Atherley's new Book Pattern Writing for Knit Designers (everything you didn’t know you needed to know) The ebook is available from Kate's blog Wise Hilda for US$25 I highly recommend this book to anyone who is designing and writing knitting patterns for hand knitters. Kate also has a really great Craftsy class - Blocking Handknits with Kate Atherley - I  talked about the topic of blocking on the podcast in Episode 13. To win this eBook, leave a comment on this post by Tuesday 16 December and let me know why you would like to have a copy of Kate's book, Pattern Writing for Knit Designers (everything you didn’t know you needed to know) (sponsored link) Shop Craftsy's Stuff your Stocking Flash Sale now! Enjoy special savings on popular yarn, sewing and quilting products and get it in time for Christmas. But act fast because this limited supply won't last! Offer expires at midnight on December 12th, 2014 at 11:59 PM MT.

This week I'm talking about the 4th Knitvent pattern - the Adorn Gift Bags, some tips for knitting them and ideas for things to put in them from the Curious Handmade community. Show Sponsor - Meadow Yarn Meadow Yarn is an inviting online retailer selling yarn, needles and notions. It's a small, family business based in rural Suffolk in the UK. Meadow Yarn was born out of a passion for beautiful yarn and knitting accessories and aims to bring you a range of great products. Yarns stocked include madelinetosh, Eden Cottage Yarn, Hazel Knits and many more. #GiftingZen Knitvent 2014 window 4 opened to reveal the Adorn Gift Bags It comes in two styles A and B. Some techniques used in these bags: Magic Loop Kitchener stitch (grafting) - I've always used this Knitty Tutorial for kitchener but I also saw this TECHknitting one that also looks good. or 3 needle bind off - Written instructions or Video tutorial How to knit an  i-cord Adding Beads to your knitting with a Crochet Hook Libby of Truly Myrtle blog - her thoughts on 9" circular needles. Thank you to YAK for including the Lind Cowl in your Pattern Round up on the YAK blog and for the alternative yarn suggestion of Bessie May Grace. I can't wait to share my Betty Etiquette printable gift tags with you! They will be gifted to everyone on my newsletter list or anyone who has purchased Knitvent 2014 next week!! You can buy her gorgeous unique Christmas and other gift cards here. She uses the most beautiful card and printing for her designs. Meadow Yarn have gorgeous stitch markers and other lovely notions (not to mention the yarn) and this weekend they are having a 20% off sale! Just use code celebratesmall Knitvent 2014 KAL Don't forget to post your finished object in the thread and join in the chat on the Curious Handmade board on Ravelry to be in with a chance to win fab prizes. Join in the Knitvent Podcast tour with: Knitgirllls Knittng Pipeline A Playful Day Yarniacs Skein Studio 2 Knit Lit Chicks Events I went to a talk by Wool and the Gang at the Apple Store. A Playful Day - #MEalong Pom Pom Quarterly Christmas Party This week I'm curious to know what knit alongs you are participating or know about happening at the moment? And don't forget to play the Curious Handmade Instagram game!!