Thanks to a tip-off from Annie I discovered a lovely new-to-me blog and a giveaway at the end of last year. Nicole of cocoknits was giving away a copy of 'knit with me' which is a collection of knitting patterns by Gudrun Johnston - and I was the lucky winner. I couldn't have been more excited as I fell in love with the book when I first came across but didn't really think I could justify buying it.
The patterns are designed to suit both mothers and their daughters. They really are beautiful and the styling of the book is wonderful - I could quite happily lose myself in the little world they have created. All are knit with gorgeous Quince and Co yarn - something else that has taken my fancy.
At the moment many of the patterns are beyond my skill level but I have high hopes that I may be able to knit them by the time Islay and Katie are big enough, and maybe they'll join in and knit too.
My current favourites::
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| Braeburn |
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| Soay |
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| McIntosh - |
The techniques section is perfect for me::
5 comments:
congratulations on your win and I love the colour of that yarn! Look forward to seeing the completed jumper Julie x
Congratulations on such a great giveaway. The pictures and patterns look so good. I will look forward to seeing you finished article sometime!
sarah x
congrats! Looks like a lovely collection of patterns, and oooh that yarn looks so cosy! Look forward to seeing what you do with that :-)
How lovely to treat yourself to some beautiful yarn and to win this book :) I bet you will have many happy hours creating with them, good luck with making the jumper, I'd love to see how it goes, safxxx
Hi Julie,
Your little parcel with handstamped fabric is on its way to you. I hope you like it.
Best wishes,
eva
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