On the Third Day of Christmas, TanisKnits Gave to Me...

  Congratulations to winner Nan, with the correct answer of Corsica!

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How does it work? I'll ask a random trivia question each day for the next 12 days. Leave your answer in the comments section (and be sure to subscribe to my blog so your email address shows up and I can contact you) and a winner will be randomly chosen each day. Some of the prizes are digital this year, so readers from around the globe can participate, but be sure to check after each question if it is open to US or international readers only. The winner and answer will be posted on the original post the same day, around 10pm EST (it's the only way I can stay on top of the winners, so post your answer before then!) and will be contacted via email. Interweave is generously sponsoring prizes this year, so sit back, answer some trivia and win some great prizes!

Today's trivia question: Ajaccio is the capital of which European territory?

Today's winner will receive a free copy of my book, Cozy Knits, open to US residents only.

On the Second Day of Christmas, TanisKnits Gave to Me...

Congratulations to winner, Evette, who had the answer of the Adventures of Tom Sawyer. -----------------------

How does it work? I'll ask a random trivia question each day for the next 12 days. Leave your answer in the comments section (and be sure to subscribe to my blog so your email address shows up and I can contact you) and a winner will be randomly chosen each day. Some of the prizes are digital this year, so readers from around the globe can participate, but be sure to check after each question if it is open to US or international readers only. The winner and answer will be posted on the original post the following day and will be contacted via email. Interweave is generously sponsoring prizes this year, so sit back, answer some trivia and win some great prizes!

Today's trivia question: What was the first novel ever written on a typewriter?

Today's winner will receive a free copy of my book, Knitting Architecture, open to US residents only.

On the First Day of Christmas, TanisKnits Gave to Me...

Congratulations to winner Elaine, who had the correct answer of Inaccessible Island Rail! -------------------

Ok, here we go, dear readers! Welcome to the annual 12 Days of giveaways here at TanisKnits!

How does it work? I'll ask a random trivia question each day for the next 12 days. Leave your answer in the comments section (and be sure to subscribe to my blog so your email address shows up and I can contact you) and a winner will be randomly chosen each day. Some of the prizes are digital this year, so readers from around the globe can participate, but be sure to check after each question if it is open to US or international readers only. The winner and answer will be posted on the original post the following day and will be contacted via email. Interweave is generously sponsoring prizes this year, so sit back, answer some trivia and win some great prizes!

Today's trivia question: Which is the world's smallest flightless bird?

Today's winner will receive a free copy of my new book, 3 Skeins or less: Fresh Knitted Accessories, open to US residents only.

Craftsy KAL & 12 Days

I'm excited to announce that I'm hosting a Craftsy KAL (knit-a-long) starting in January!

Teaching knitting is something I really enjoy doing and watching students have that "lightbulb" moment and go from being scared of something to not only getting it, but loving it, is nothing short of delightful. I teach frequently at my LYS but the really exciting thing about the Craftsy KAL is I can break free from geography and teach students anywhere through the magic of the internet.

Lace is something that knitters are often hesitant to try. Lace, in my opinion, has its own giant section in the knitting world. Many people try every other technique out there, yet they're still hesitant to bite the bullet and dive right into lace. I designed this hat with those kinds of people in mind! Maybe lace is something on your knitting bucket list, or something you've decided you'll tackle in 2015. Perhaps you've given it a go and got frustrated or just needed some extra help. This is the hat for you!

Starting with ear flaps and a garter brim, we move into the exciting part, knitting our lace while decreasing for the crown. Topped off with a generous pom-pom with cord ties, we'll cover scads of techniques and I'll provide tips, tricks, photo tutorials and be available for any and all questions starting January 1. While I can't be there in your living room with you cheering you, this is the next best thing! I am totally in love with this hat design and can't wait to start knitting it with you! Sigh up for the Craftsy KAL here.

For those of you who are comfortable with lace, the Tuva Hat pattern will be available to all as a pattern only after the KAL has finished.

12 Days of Giveaways starts TOMORROW, December 9th, so get that trivia part of your brain ready to go and be ready to win some great prizes!