On the bookshelf this week: Cozy Knits
Cozy Knits from Tanis Grey has 50 projects to keep you knitting all winter long. Whether you need a quick birthday gift, a new hat to match the coat you got over the holidays or you are determined to get a head start on your gift knitting for NEXT year, you’ll likely find what you’re looking for here.
With projects that range from hats and mittens to simple sweaters and adorable pieces for baby, you’ll find yourself knitting up colorful and interesting projects in no time.
Leave a comment below and tell us about your favorite quick and cozy knit project and you could win a copy! All comments must be posted by 11:59pm EST on Tuesday, Dec. 31. Please make sure to leave us a way to contact you if you win! The winner will be drawn randomly and posted here.
Edited, Monday January 6, 2014:
And our Winner is – Debra who said, “Of the four projects on the cover, I can see making all four (and there’s 46 more to explore!). Hats and mitts are always needed and fun to work up quickly.”
Congratulations Debra! Keep an eye on your inbox, we’ll be contacting you soon.
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Tags: gifts, knitting, knitting books, knitting patterns, Tanis Gray
December 30th, 2013 at 3:41 pm
I discovered late in 2013 that I love making hats! They’re so quick and stylish!
December 30th, 2013 at 4:06 pm
My favorite quick and cozy knit or crochet project would be a hat as they are useful for gifts even here in Florida.
December 30th, 2013 at 4:29 pm
Quick would have to be dishcloths – but cozy? that would be scarves. Everyone loves a soft, squishy scarf when the wind is cold.
December 30th, 2013 at 10:41 pm
I made my DD a hat that was quick and easy a couple of winters ago and she still loves to wear it. Other than that, scarves & cowls are my go to quick and easy and very portable projects.
December 31st, 2013 at 7:37 am
Matching cowl and fingerless mitts in bulky wool makes everyone happy in a hurry!
December 31st, 2013 at 12:13 pm
I especially like the climbing vines cabled leg warmers!
December 31st, 2013 at 12:14 pm
i love knitting cowls
December 31st, 2013 at 12:15 pm
I designed a matching hat and fingerless glove set that is made from one skein of lion brand homespun-nice and cozy and quick 🙂
December 31st, 2013 at 12:16 pm
Any cowl or fingerless mitt pattern will do!
December 31st, 2013 at 12:17 pm
My quick knit, go to project this season has been cowls. I do love a cozy hat or a cozy pair of mittens, but I’ve been obsessed with cowls lately.
December 31st, 2013 at 12:21 pm
A cozy cowl!
December 31st, 2013 at 12:22 pm
What a great way to get next years Christmas knitting done!
December 31st, 2013 at 12:22 pm
Drop stitch cowl with a boucle yarn. They knit up so fast and have such a pretty lazy look. I made a bunch of them as Christmas presents this year
December 31st, 2013 at 12:24 pm
My favorite projects of late are, cowls, mittens and hats & recently slouch hats. Knitting has never been by forte, but I can honestly say it is becoming less intimidating, more relaxing & enjoyable. You can teach an old dog new tricks:)
December 31st, 2013 at 12:32 pm
i love hand warmers because my hands are always so cold
December 31st, 2013 at 12:45 pm
I love making hat. I have a few days off, I already make four hats for the family, quick and easy, and fun too!
December 31st, 2013 at 12:58 pm
My favorite quick and cozy projects are hats knit with bulky yarn – the stitches just fly off the needles. (adina.glass at gmail)
December 31st, 2013 at 1:11 pm
Cowls and scarves are a great quick project to stay cozy and warm!
December 31st, 2013 at 1:24 pm
I just made the Quick Slip Cowl. Love the Berroco Brio yarn and the instant gratification of a quick project.
(Taddy on ravelry)
December 31st, 2013 at 1:27 pm
I love making hats as a quick and cozy project
December 31st, 2013 at 1:44 pm
I love making scarfs, hats, cowls. I just love to knit.
December 31st, 2013 at 1:57 pm
I made a cowl late last winter in Cascade Eco+ that I’ve been wearing a lot lately. Very soft and warm, and the shade of blue is beautiful.
December 31st, 2013 at 2:01 pm
I have enjoyed making cowls this year in a variety of yarns and colors ordered from Webs. I had lots of happy friends with the handknit cowls that I gave them for Christmas. And I even kept a lovely one for myself.
December 31st, 2013 at 2:17 pm
Cowls are my favourite cosy project – and often make for a quick gift, esp since winter seems to last so long here :).
December 31st, 2013 at 2:57 pm
Mittens and gloves
December 31st, 2013 at 3:08 pm
Hats and mittens for kids who need them 🙂
December 31st, 2013 at 3:09 pm
I love making baby items because they are always soo cute! I also love making cowls and fingerless mitts for me.
December 31st, 2013 at 3:13 pm
I love knitting up a pair of baby booties! So fast so easy…especialy in a bulky weight yarn! ♥♥♥♥
December 31st, 2013 at 3:14 pm
I think cowls are a nice quick project and what could be cosier than something you wrap around your neck?
December 31st, 2013 at 3:16 pm
I love the hat on the front cover! It would be fun to learn how to make it! 🙂
December 31st, 2013 at 3:22 pm
I love knitting hats and mittens (my ears and hands are always cold!) 🙂
December 31st, 2013 at 3:35 pm
Hats 7 Scarfs or cowls are my quick projects!
December 31st, 2013 at 3:42 pm
Hats are definitely my fun quick projects!
December 31st, 2013 at 3:50 pm
Hats, FTW! @Brenda Barnes on Twitter.
December 31st, 2013 at 3:57 pm
Wrist Warmers. Basically just a tube with a hole for the thumb. Quick, cozy and they make great gifts.
December 31st, 2013 at 4:10 pm
For me its been fingerless mitts.
December 31st, 2013 at 4:20 pm
Mittens and hats have been m go to quick knit gifts. But I would love to get into cowls and the one in here looks perfect. Fingers crossed!!
December 31st, 2013 at 5:21 pm
Hats are the best quick project.
December 31st, 2013 at 6:26 pm
I love making fingerless gloves and wristers. They knit up quickly and they have maximum fashion impact 🙂
December 31st, 2013 at 6:56 pm
I love knitting hats and mittens!
December 31st, 2013 at 8:17 pm
I made 4 hats for Christmas presents this year – just started three of them the Sunday before Christmas – quick knits are the way to go! suekay77@gmail.com
December 31st, 2013 at 9:19 pm
The green cowl pictured would look lovely in a bamboo blend I have stashed!
January 1st, 2014 at 9:37 am
My absolute favorite quick knit is a hand warmer pattern I’ve adapted over many uses. The original is knit flat and seamed but I prefer to knit them in the round, and I also added a detail of a thumb (rather than just a thumb hole- thumbs get cold, too!). It’s simple to adjust the cast-on and rib to any yarn. Knitting up a pair is an easy couple of hours and a sure-to-please gift!