I have been knitting for about two years; I’m still a novice, but am getting braver everyday. Cables still scare me, but I’ve got knitting in the round down! Lately, I can’t seem to stop knitting hats. They are fast and fun, and they allow me to practice patterns in a small project. (The only problem this causes is that I only need so many hats).

I just discovered Hat Heads: 1 man + 2 Knitting Needles = 50 Fun Hat Designs (published by Watson-Guptill and available at Auntie’s). I love the patterns, the photographs, and the story behind the book’s conception. The Norwegian author, Trond Anfinnsen, began knitting hats for family and friends, choosing colors and patterns to match personalities, as a way to learn and practice knitting and pattern design. All of the hats featured are a simple beanie shape, but Anfinnsen has an eye for color and design that I love. The photos in the book are also beautiful; they not only showcase the hats, but also the people in Anfinnsen’s life who received his hats.

To me, crafting is not only about creating, but also about sharing your creativity, passion, and talent with those around you.

So, in the spirit of Dwell Well and Trond Anfinnsen, I am hosting a giveaway! One reader will win a hat made by me! (Hopefully this does actually sound appealing…I am an able knitter, I promise!).

To enter: Leave a comment on this post naming your two favorite colors. The giveaway closes Sunday, Jan. 23 at midnight. The winner will be randomly selected, notified, and announced here. Good luck!

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