Raffle

Thank you for responding to my query about when you were last photographed knitting. I loved reading about when, if ever, you were photographed knitting. I find it curious that so many of us have no photo of us knitting, even though it’s close to a daily activity. But then, I bet not many of us have had photos taken while brushing our teeth! People Knitting illustrates just how interesting a still shot of our passion can be.

The lucky winner of the raffle is Tracy Gilman, who wrote “As far as I know, no one has ever photographed me while knitting. But my husband calls knitting an ancient art form, so I’m sure even he would appreciate this book!”

A couple of weeks ago Princeton Architectural Press asked if I was interested in receiving a copy of Barbara Levin’s new book People Knitting: A Century of Photographs. Enticed by the title, I said “yes.” I’m writing now to say that I’m not disappointed!

Measuring just 5 1/4″ by 7 3/4″, this little hardcover book is packed with photographs that document and pay tribute to knitters from the 1860s to the 1960s. The images depict soldiers and nurses from both world wars, school children, and various groups of men and women of all ages knitting for themselves, the troops, and their friends and families. From notable figures such as Eleanor Roosevelt, Sojourner Truth, and actresses Betty Grable and Doris Day, to a group of prisoners, People Knitting reflects the incredible diversity of knitting enthusiasts.

This is the kind of book that I like to display on my coffee table to prove to non-knitting friends and family that I’m not alone in my passion.

To enter you name in a drawing for this sweet book, respond to this email telling me the last time someone took a photo of you knitting. I’ll announce a winner Saturday, November 19.

The winner of the raffle is #66, or Carol who wrote:

Best wishes for a very fast recovery! Your sock pattern in handy book of patterns and get started knitting socks gave me the confidence to try socks and I now love knitting them. Would like to have the sock knitter master class to continue the journey you started me on! Thanks for your very approachable and encouraging teaching methods 🙂 I hope you feel better soon.

Thank you Carol! Once I get your mailing address, I’ll put a copy of Sock Knitting Master Class in the mail to you.

A heartfelt thanks all of you for your very comforting and encouraging words regarding my recent diagnosis. I am keeping a positive attitude and have full confidence in my doctors. I’ll be in southern California next week to teach at Yarn del Sol in Mission Viejo (July 16 and 17), Yarning For You in San Marcos (July 20 and 21), and Wild Fiber Studio in Santa Monica (July 23 and 24). Meeting new friends will certainly take my mind off the upcoming surgery!