New items and a Knitting Book Giveaway

I added some new items to my shop last night and I am so in love with them.
I have never looked good in knit hats but always wanted to make them.
I had an idea of what I wanted it to look like and I had two skeins of my favorite yarn
and went to town.
It turned to out to be my favorite item.

I especially love the border because it looks complicated but actually quite simple to make.
And the way the rest is simple but it shows off how the variegated colors in the yarn takes over and
creates its own pattern.

The colors reminded me of the movie Penelope ...of her purple coat with the red piping on it.
So that is how she got her name. How the little girl in me loves that film and all its over-saturated colors. I may not wear many colors but the spring inspires me and this is a stunning spring hat.

This crochet hat is super soft and chunky.

The pattern reminded me of ripples forming and the blue of the sea.
I love the way Cora Azul sounds together.
Could be worn as a beret on top or a slouchy look its perfect for the cool temperatures in the spring.

Both of these are the only of its kind, but I will be making more in other colors.

Now about the giveaway....
I've had an extra copy of this book for awhile and have been meaning to give it away.

Ever have a skein of yarn left over from project? Never know what to do with it... this is the book.
I made this crochet bag from this book. I added the lining and zipper to it.

To enter the giveaway share with me a story of how you learned to knit or crochet or your favorite thing to make. If you don't knit, share with me your favorite do-it-yourself-project. Tell me of something you would like to learn. Tell me of something you are currently working on.
The link above has extra pictures of the book's patterns.
Comment below and share my post and the winner will be announced next Monday March 11th.
The name will be drawn once again on the honor system.
Good luck!

Sharing some of my favorite posts from some bloggy friends:
this one from Alison,  got to know Laura in this beautiful post, Margo came back to blogging and I missed her, I loved these knitter's tips for the spring, my lovely Isa made the most beautiful sweater,
and this beautiful and inspiring self-portrait project.


***Thanks to all who commented and reached out to me in the last post. It meant a lot that some of you were touched by it and shared your sentiments. Thank you.***