A 110 knitters were in the running for the book, Cast On, Bind Off! I let the random number generator (Smith) pick the winning number, which corresponded to Lesley's comment. Lesley has responded and her info has been forwarded to Storey Publishing. They will take it from there. Thank you to everyone who commented. There are other chances to win if you follow the tour. Everyday until the end of the month you will have a chance to win. It's worth the purchase, even if you don't win a copy.
Encourage your fellow knitters to try something new rather than tell them they are "doing it wrong". There is no "wrong" way to knit, no wrong way to cast on. There are numerous ways to knit and when sitting around with a group you may see as many variations as you see knitters. Encouraging each other is a great way to learn.
The Old Norwegian maybe the same as the German Twisted many of you mentioned. Some of the cast on or bind off techniques in the book had different, or new (to me), names.
Many, if not most of us, use the same cast on for everything. It is well worth the effort to learn, and use, the best possible cast on for your knitted accomplishment. Be fearless. What's the worst that could happen?
I promise to share some of my finished shawls this week. Rather than take care of the blog I have been reading, knitting (a little) and spending time on the patio.
A few of my favorite things. . . reading, knitting, spending time on the patio! Sounds delightful to me!
Posted by: Kym | July 16, 2012 at 09:10 AM
I suppose I fall back on my regular cast on because I'm not always sure which one would be better. Doing a little research and choosing the correct start is definitely worth the effort, though. Glad you're enjoying your patio, it's a lovely spot!
Posted by: Carole | July 16, 2012 at 09:17 AM
Congratulations to Lesley!
Posted by: Cheryl S. | July 16, 2012 at 10:02 AM
That's a wonderful thing to do in the summer, enjoy the outdoor patio!
Posted by: Sarah H. | July 16, 2012 at 12:09 PM
Congrats, Lesley!
Posted by: Chris | July 16, 2012 at 01:55 PM
I just cast on with a crochet chain. A first for me. I love Nancie Wiseman's book on techniques and YouTube is always helpful. Congratulations to Lesley. I'm sure she'll enjoy the book! I hope it's cooled off for you, Margene. We had a dip into the 90s and I, too, am enjoying the porch!
Posted by: jill | July 16, 2012 at 06:42 PM
Please enjoy that porch. Mine is in a time out because the sun is setting and it's still 98. Ick!
Posted by: CindyCindy | July 16, 2012 at 06:59 PM
Thanks again Margene for participating in the book give away - I can't wit to try out some new techniques!!
Posted by: Lesley | July 18, 2012 at 10:08 AM