knitting school dropout: Cast On! Bind Off! (a giveaway!)

I am so excited to blog about a book that I have been anxiously awaiting for what seems like ages. The author is a very lovely coworker of mine, Leslie Ann Bestor. Cast On, Bind Off
is a wonderful collection of 54 methods of, you guessed it, casting on and binding off.
I'm definitely guilty of using only a handful of methods in all the knitting I do. Traditional, Long-tail, Backwards Loop, and 3 -Needle; these appear over and over in many of my patterns. This book is a great new addition to my knitting library, as I always enjoy learning something new. It's loaded with clear instructions, lots of step-by-step pictures and even includes suggestions of when each method will be most useful, and even some of the pros or cons of each. Best of all, this book is small and spiral-bound. It's great for toting around in your bag, and will lie flat in front of your work when needed.

I am happy to be able to offer one copy of this book up to a lucky winner. Just leave a comment by the end of August 7th, 2012 and I'll announce the winner the next day. I'll use a random number generator to choose the winning comment. Entries are welcome from any country.

Good luck!

Comments

I love when book companies do blog tours like this. I also love how this is a focused look on such 'basic' steps to knitting. Which I always have a headache whenever I play around with different ones! *fingers crossed*

Posted by: Heather N | July 31, 2012 09:55 PM

I have been lusting after this book after seeing it on several blogs. It would be a great resource.

Posted by: Shirley | July 31, 2012 10:04 PM

I tend to stick with the same few cast on methods and even fewer bind off methods, this sounds like an amazing book!

Posted by: Lynn | July 31, 2012 10:43 PM

ooooOOooooooo.... this sounds awesome! If I don't win, I might just have to buy it.

Posted by: Amanda | July 31, 2012 10:49 PM

I'm always trying to figure out ways to make my cast on and cast off match. This book would be a big help!

Posted by: Erin | July 31, 2012 10:51 PM

I would SO put this book to use!

Posted by: Anne Marie | July 31, 2012 11:10 PM

This book looks great! The spiral binding and small size make it very practical/portable.

Posted by: Stephanie Tipton | July 31, 2012 11:18 PM

ooo I would love a copy of this book!

Posted by: designkitty | July 31, 2012 11:31 PM

Sounds like this would be a great reference!

Posted by: Karalee | July 31, 2012 11:31 PM

The idea for this book is brilliant. Do want.

Posted by: jj | July 31, 2012 11:58 PM

I would love this book I have only just managed to master on cast on and off. this book would be so handy as I need lots of pictures.

Posted by: kylie | August 1, 2012 12:47 AM

Thanks for the chance to win! I also enjoyed following the tour, it introduced me to many amazing new blogs like yours!

Posted by: Jeanine | August 1, 2012 12:49 AM

I would love to win this book! I've seen several others talk about it and I've been pondering whether I should get it or not :)

Posted by: Renee Anne | August 1, 2012 01:05 AM

Using a fitting cast on/off can make or break a project in my opinion. I'd like to get better at it.

Posted by: Ühltje | August 1, 2012 04:08 AM

This looks like an interesting book and it would be nice to know and use more practical ways to CO and BO.

Posted by: Kirsi | August 1, 2012 04:47 AM

I, too, am guilty of using only a handful of cast ons and bind offs so this book would make a wonderful addition to my library!

Posted by: Cyndi | August 1, 2012 05:43 AM

Oh......I want to win this book so bad! There are so many techniques yet to learn!! I know it will make no difference at all to the number generator...but my birthday is the 7th!!!

Posted by: Robin in VA | August 1, 2012 06:15 AM

that looks great - I think my knits could be improved by intelligently chosen cast-ons and bindoffs.

Posted by: patricia | August 1, 2012 06:44 AM

I love learning new cast-ons and bind-offs! What a lovely giveaway — thank you. :-)

Posted by: Ivy | August 1, 2012 07:19 AM

Thanks for your review, this book looks really informative!

Posted by: Kate | August 1, 2012 07:35 AM

OOoooo, I would love to learn more cast-ons/bind-offs. I just recently added the twisted german cast-on to my repertoire.

Posted by: amy | August 1, 2012 07:54 AM

Another guilty 3-cast-on party over here. Could definitely use this

Posted by: haley | August 1, 2012 08:22 AM

who couldn't use this? often times we are unknowingly caught in knitting ruts just because we aren't aware of other techniques that could serve a much better purpose! I could definitely use this.

Posted by: Retha | August 1, 2012 08:53 AM

I am so excited to see this giveaway. I have a few projects that could use the extra pop of a decorative cast on and bind off. Thank you!

Posted by: Craftykaren | August 1, 2012 09:15 AM

looks interesting! thanks for the giveaway.

Posted by: Sara | August 1, 2012 09:23 AM

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Posted by: car info | August 1, 2012 09:33 AM

what a great concept for a book! I am guilty of always using the same cast on/bind off methods too. I hope all is well with you and baby girl!

Posted by: katy | August 1, 2012 09:37 AM

Thanks for this giveaway.
The edges of a knitted object can be a make or brake deal, so cast-on and bind-of are very important. We are spending so much time knitting something that it has to look great all the way.This book seems to be a great resource to find the perfect solutions to any given project.

Posted by: Cecile | August 1, 2012 09:42 AM

Oh, to have that info in one place would be heaven!! I usually resort to cable cast-on as I can never find which magazine had the instructions for the called-for cast-on :(

Posted by: meppybn | August 1, 2012 09:46 AM

Thanks! This will come in handy.

Posted by: krakatoa | August 1, 2012 09:50 AM

Thank you for offering a giveaway! I love books like this - so much to learn.

Posted by: Ellen | August 1, 2012 09:52 AM

This sounds like an awesome book! I've been experimenting with a few new cast-ons and bind-offs, but I'd love to learn even more. They can make such a huge difference in fit!

Posted by: mick | August 1, 2012 09:52 AM

A good cast-on and bind-off can make all the difference in a project. I'd love to learn new methods!

Posted by: Monica | August 1, 2012 09:56 AM

I think this looks like a great book. I also tend to use a couple of cast-on's all the time, but should probably branch out more.

Posted by: Harriet | August 1, 2012 10:17 AM

Love the idea of that book and the idea of expanding my limited knitting basket of cast ons and offs. thanks for the drawing!

Posted by: Jo | August 1, 2012 10:19 AM

I think this is one of those books that everyone should have in their library. Thanks for the chance to win.

Posted by: Andrea | August 1, 2012 10:26 AM

What a great book to have and use! I'd love to try my hand at some different cast ons and cast offs! Thanks for the giveaway!

Posted by: LauraH | August 1, 2012 10:32 AM

Ooh yes please! I've been eyeing this book for a while.

Posted by: Megan | August 1, 2012 10:53 AM

I am interested in this book -- I need to branch out in my techniques.

Posted by: Dana | August 1, 2012 11:18 AM

This looks like a great book,something everyone could use.

Posted by: Gale | August 1, 2012 11:43 AM

I suspect I could learn a lot from this book! Thanks for the giveaway.

Posted by: Rebecca J | August 1, 2012 11:47 AM

Thanks for the opportunity! Looks like a great resource!

Posted by: Barb | August 1, 2012 11:56 AM

Sounds like a winner of a book! Thanks for a chance!

Posted by: Lynn | August 1, 2012 12:03 PM

This book looks great and so useful! :-)

Posted by: Chelsea B | August 1, 2012 12:06 PM

Definitely one of those 'reference' books to have on hand!

Posted by: Lauren | August 1, 2012 12:24 PM

Oh, how wonderful this book would be. Thanks for the chance to win!

Posted by: annabelle2 | August 1, 2012 12:46 PM

There's plenty of guilt to go around. It seems as if most of us are relying on the same cast on for all our projects. =) Would love to learn a few new tricks. =)

Posted by: Yarnitect (Dana) | August 1, 2012 01:32 PM

Thanks for the chance to win! I really need to learn some new cast ons.

Posted by: Tanya | August 1, 2012 01:38 PM

I would love a copy! Thanks so much for this awesome give-away.

Posted by: Michelle | August 1, 2012 02:05 PM

I NEED this one!

Posted by: Kate | August 1, 2012 02:07 PM

Oh, I definitely want this book! I'll keep entering give aways til I break down and buy it :)

Posted by: Eliza | August 1, 2012 02:15 PM

thanks for the chance to win. i can't wait for the day i can finally get my hands on this great book.

Posted by: andrea | August 1, 2012 02:19 PM

Thanks for the chance to win. I love books like this!

Posted by: Diana | August 1, 2012 02:28 PM

Would love this book,

Posted by: Nestra | August 1, 2012 02:28 PM

Would love to win this book!

Posted by: Bethany | August 1, 2012 02:37 PM

Would love to win this book...thanks for giving me the chance!

Posted by: Geraldine | August 1, 2012 02:51 PM

This book looks wonderful!! As someone who would like to publish patterns one day, this would be a huge help. Thank you to you both!

Posted by: Tara-Marie | August 1, 2012 04:18 PM

Always nice to see a new knitting book. Thanks!

Posted by: Sherri S. | August 1, 2012 04:24 PM

Definitely a new must-have!

Posted by: Christen | August 1, 2012 05:01 PM

This looks great! I'd love to have a copy.

Posted by: Leslie C. | August 1, 2012 05:04 PM

Would certainly love to win a book with new ideas and new utilities!

Posted by: Laurie | August 1, 2012 05:35 PM

I would love to get this book! Thanks for the chance.

Posted by: Dawn | August 1, 2012 05:40 PM

Oh! I've so been drooling over this book, thanks for the opportunity!

Posted by: Sydneypaige | August 1, 2012 05:56 PM

Not sure which I love more - casting on or binding off!

Posted by: Francesca | August 1, 2012 06:00 PM

Such a great idea--I could really use this!

Posted by: ccr in MA | August 1, 2012 06:17 PM

Oh, I could SO use this! I pretty much use the ordinary knit cast-on for EVERYTHING I knit, regardless of what the pattern says, since I don't know any others. This would be the perfect addition to my library!

Posted by: Chris C. | August 1, 2012 06:26 PM

Sounds like it would be perfect for my newly established knitting library!

Posted by: Michelle | August 1, 2012 06:38 PM

This book looks like a great addition to a knitter's home library.

Posted by: Maryanne | August 1, 2012 07:17 PM

Oh gosh I could do with this! Love good, solid technique books.

Posted by: Clare | August 1, 2012 09:33 PM

As a relative knitting newbie, this would be a fabulous book to own!

Posted by: jessica | August 1, 2012 10:01 PM

What a great reference book. I'd love to win!

Posted by: Myong | August 1, 2012 10:39 PM

Oh this books sounds so amazing!

Posted by: Allie | August 1, 2012 10:46 PM

I think this book looks amazing! Thanks for being part of the book blog tour!

Posted by: Angelbis | August 1, 2012 11:37 PM

It would be fun to spice up my cast ons and bind offs a bit more!

Posted by: Barbara | August 2, 2012 01:12 AM

No such thing as too much knitting knowledge! ;D

Posted by: jeanne | August 2, 2012 01:30 AM

Thanks for the great giveaway. This books looks fantastic!

Posted by: Ella | August 2, 2012 01:43 AM

Great to have all this together in a single source. Usually I google and consult different books to find the right cast on/off, but information about choosing the best option can be patchy.

Posted by: Marty | August 2, 2012 02:32 AM

Just found your page from a listing on the KnitGirllls who also reviewed this book. It looks like a great resource and I would love to have a copy.

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Posted by: Ivelisse Selesnick | August 2, 2012 06:58 AM

Would love to win this book. Thank you!

Posted by: Sharon M2 | August 2, 2012 06:58 AM

I'd love to win. It's great to learn new techniques.

Jan ( janmarie- on Ravelry)

Posted by: Jan | August 2, 2012 08:07 AM

This will be such an amazing resource!

Posted by: Aristi | August 2, 2012 08:08 AM

Looks like a very handy book to have!

Posted by: Melissa | August 2, 2012 08:15 AM

Its always nice to have options, I think I would use this book quite a bit. Thanks!

Posted by: Cindy | August 2, 2012 08:34 AM

Yes please! Blog tours are fun but I often wonder, what if I won more than one copy? A give away of my own!

Posted by: Jennifer | August 2, 2012 08:43 AM

Great idea ! I'll buy this book........if I don't win :)

Posted by: théonie | August 2, 2012 09:29 AM

What a good idea. A real keeper!

Posted by: KarenJ | August 2, 2012 09:34 AM

I'd love this one and use it all the time. I love a clever cast-on or bind-off that adds a bit of decoration to an otherwise simple piece!

Posted by: Christine | August 2, 2012 09:48 AM

This book looks amazing, and I'd love to learn all of the different ways to cast on and bind off!

Posted by: Kathy | August 2, 2012 09:59 AM

Wow a book about CO and BO! It would certain enlarge my horizons. I really almost use the same methods unless specifically instructed differently on the pattern. Thank you for that great contest! Hope you enjoy the summer with your little one ;-)

Posted by: Maryse | August 2, 2012 10:08 AM

What a great book!

Posted by: Mary Beth | August 2, 2012 10:32 AM

Great idea for book! Would love a chance. Thanks!

Posted by: Chelsey | August 2, 2012 10:34 AM

I'm always up for learning new ways of doing things. So often I do the same thing over and over, simply because I don't know anything else. It's so excited to learn a something new, especially when it's better sites to the task at hand!!

Posted by: Kjerstiye | August 2, 2012 10:35 AM

good to see a post from you - thanks for the chance to win the book.

Posted by: marina | August 2, 2012 11:49 AM

This book is such a great resource, I'd love to add it to my knitting library.

Posted by: Charissa | August 2, 2012 12:37 PM

This sounds like a great book -- thanks for offering a copy!

Posted by: Karen Frisa | August 2, 2012 02:16 PM

I'm a self taught knitter and now I feel a little silly because I was completely unaware that there are more than a handful of ways! let alone enough to facilitate a book?!
thanks for the chance to win!

Posted by: olea | August 2, 2012 05:31 PM

This looks like a great book. I'm always looking for different bind offs to finish my projects.

Posted by: Gail Marshall | August 2, 2012 05:37 PM

(Entering the contest... And thanks for the opportunity.)
I wish you a great day! :)

Posted by: Olivia | August 2, 2012 08:45 PM

Well you really know how to get us lurkers motivated to write.
Sounds like a fabulous book!

Posted by: mamamagda | August 3, 2012 12:23 AM

Been following this tour and would love to win this book. Thanks for a chance.

Posted by: Lynn | August 3, 2012 08:39 AM

Thanks for the giveaway! My knits really needs some fine finish methods.

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Posted by: Nidhi | August 3, 2012 12:56 PM

I saw a copy of this and it's wonderful! I'd love to own it!

Posted by: Sara | August 4, 2012 12:12 AM

I would love to win this. I am a beginning knitter and could learn a lot from this!

Posted by: tracy | August 4, 2012 12:32 AM

I'm so glad that this book got published as I've wanted something like it for a long time.

Posted by: GinkgoKnits | August 4, 2012 03:50 AM

I've read really good things about this book; I'd love to have it!

Posted by: Barb Thompson | August 4, 2012 06:06 AM

What an awesome book and resource for knitters!! Would love to add this to my library!

Posted by: Suzanne | August 4, 2012 01:01 PM

Oh, so wonderful book! Would love to add it to my library :)