March 25, 2010

Being in The Right Place at The Right Time (and a spur of the moment contest)

Ravelry really continues to amaze me...there is this group called The Destash & ISO Library which is an amazing resource to find books/patterns for sale or to sell your stuff too. I often check it out and have found it's all about the right timing. You have to be very quick!

Anyway, the other day I found these three Norah Gaughan publications up for grabs and I snapped them up for a great price. Thing is I should have used Ravelry to confirm that I already own the one on the far right (Berrocco: Norah Gaughan Vol 1) as I used it to make my Annikki sweater.

Oh well, let's see if you want it leave a comment and on Saturday at the end of the day I'll do a random drawing for the winner! I'll announce the winner on Sunday.


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32 comments:

  1. KimberlyMarch 25, 2010 at 6:51 PM

    Can't wait till summer.... does that count?

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  2. Jenntly JuniperMarch 25, 2010 at 7:28 PM

    de-lurking to say I have been enjoying your blog lots, though not for long as just found you last week. Keep up the good work!

    almost commented on your accidental felting, felt lots of sympathy as I have been there before.

    cheers!

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  3. AnonymousMarch 26, 2010 at 6:38 AM

    I've gotten some really good deals on Ravelry (though not on books - yet). I think you'll love the book on the left; my daughter gave it to me for Christmas last year and I think it's great.

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  4. pocketsizeMarch 26, 2010 at 7:23 AM

    I absolutely love Norah Gaughan, great buy! Knitting Nature is a great book, and I would love to have a look at Berroco 1; I've been loving Anais from afar for a long time, and I would love to make that.

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  5. PattMarch 26, 2010 at 8:14 AM

    I love her designs, but I don't have any of her publications. Oh, and BTW, I was sick anout your ruined sweater, but so glad your daughter could use it. I felted a handknit from Ireland sweater a few years ago. It was not pretty, maybe I could do a pillow or something.

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  6. AmyMarch 26, 2010 at 9:28 AM

    Thanks for the drawing.

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  7. nolaboardMarch 26, 2010 at 10:42 AM

    Wow! That's so generous! I'd love your Norah Gaughan book!! I think her patterns are great!
    I'm nolaboard on Rav.

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  8. UnknownMarch 26, 2010 at 11:02 AM

    Thanks for a chance to win it.

    jerseyjessie on Rav

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  9. QuinnMarch 26, 2010 at 12:07 PM

    Saw your post on ravelry - thanks for having a drawing! (And I've bought books twice, but not knitting books. That is to say, not yet.)

    quinn on rav

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  10. AnonymousMarch 26, 2010 at 12:19 PM

    Ooh - I'd love to win. I don't have volume 1.

    Thanks!

    Rav id = rachel-o

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  11. UnknownMarch 26, 2010 at 12:36 PM

    Sign me up! Count me in! I would really love to win!

    Thanks for the chance.

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  12. SaraMarch 26, 2010 at 12:42 PM

    Oh, I've heard about her patterns - and I've just never tried them - but, I love the cover photo!

    nhsarab at yahoo dot com

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  13. patsyMarch 26, 2010 at 12:44 PM

    I love her patterns and would really like to have that book. Sparky136 on ralvery

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  14. InJuneauMarch 26, 2010 at 12:53 PM

    Yeah, I need to use my stash list on Rav better! Fortunately I only have a couple of knitting books so far, so they're easy to remember. Good reminder to update my library though!

    Thanks for the contest.

    (InJuneau on Ravelry too)

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  15. UnknownMarch 26, 2010 at 1:48 PM

    I did something similar--but with a single pattern! It's a lovely collection that you duplicated!

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  16. UnknownMarch 26, 2010 at 2:15 PM

    I'd love a copy of it. Thanks for the giveaway.

    Rav id - bloglessinnj

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  17. sarahMarch 26, 2010 at 3:01 PM

    i have heard lots of good things about norah gaughan books and patterns. i would love to win this to see for myself!

    sadiekate2001 at yahoo.com

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  18. Knittingdancer on RavelryMarch 26, 2010 at 3:52 PM

    I love Ravelry more and more every day. I would love to win your extra book.

    Knittingdancer on Ravelry

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  19. oonaghMarch 26, 2010 at 6:47 PM

    can always use more knitting books!!! i don't have any of hers yet.........
    good luck with the other two!!!

    -oonaghfibersmyth on ravelry

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  20. UnknownMarch 26, 2010 at 9:19 PM

    Fun blog! I love finding new blogs to read.

    Thanks for the giveaway.

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  21. mugginskateMarch 26, 2010 at 10:55 PM

    Well this sounds pretty sweet! I do love contests!!!

    I'm mugginskate on Ravelry!!

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  22. KelseyMarch 26, 2010 at 11:31 PM

    You are so generous to be giving it away. :) Thanks for posting about this on Ravelry... now I'm off to look around your blog. :)

    Kelsey

    I'm kelseymelissa on Ravelry.

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  23. |chee-uh|March 27, 2010 at 4:46 AM

    I've had that book on my wish list for awhile. Thank you for hosting.
    monkalicious on Rav

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  24. squiggiMarch 27, 2010 at 8:10 AM

    Love norah's patterns.
    Sign me up too!
    :)

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  25. AriaMarch 27, 2010 at 12:27 PM

    Haha well everyone loves to collect books--me included :) thanks for sharing!
    knitmit on rav

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  26. JeanMarch 27, 2010 at 1:09 PM

    Thank you for your contest, its wonderful for you to share with your fellow knitters! Ravelry is a great tool, I never thought of using it to keep track to things and will have to look into it.

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  27. TurtleMarch 27, 2010 at 2:12 PM

    Ooooooooooh! That has been on my knit wish list for awhile! I'm a lurker , i admit it! Just so many good blogs i love to visit but not enough time to comment everywhere, smile! Enjoy your weekend!

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  28. atthebreakofnoonMarch 27, 2010 at 3:57 PM

    I'd love to see some of Norah Gaughan's patterns. Thanks for the contest.
    I'm atthebreakofnoon on Ravelry

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  29. KristenMarch 27, 2010 at 10:20 PM

    That sounds like something I would do! But it's a good excuse for a giveaway!

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  30. UnknownMarch 27, 2010 at 11:00 PM

    I would love to have this book.

    I'm purple on Ravelry

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  31. ElaineMarch 27, 2010 at 11:11 PM

    Am I too late to enter? It's still Saturday night, so I hope not. I hope I'm at the right place at the right time!

    My Rav id is lainyj (but I hardly ever log in)

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  32. CarrieMarch 27, 2010 at 11:35 PM

    Ooh, volume 1 has been on my "must get soon" list. Thanks for the drawing!

    On Rav: carrieg777

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