Thank you so so much for all of the kind comments that everyone left on my last post!
Unfortunately Blogger has been strange the past few days and temporarily took my last two posts down.
They finally got them back up but all of the first comments that were left are now gone. :(
I wouldn't have minded on any other post, but the last post was so special that I would have really liked to have kept all of your comments there. So disappointing!
Anyways, I'm back with a final book review before the beginning of my next podcast season. Originally I was only planning on reviewing seven books but I was sent this book during the past few weeks and I liked it so much I thought I'd add it on!
This is a brand new knitting book just hitting the shelves now... Knit, Swirl! by Sandra McIver.
This book contains patterns for beautiful, one piece circular shaped sweaters.
I think that the information on the inside jacket of Knit, Swirl! sums up the premise of this book very well.
It reads:
Elegant Design
Flattering Fit
Flexible Sizing
Versatile Styling
Basic Knitting Skills
Minimal Finishing
One Piece, One Seam
Eighteen Patterns
In Four Dramatic
Silhouettes
Sounds like the perfect sweater doesn't it?
I want one!
Although each pattern follows the same theme, each sweater is different.
The book contains lots of options regarding shape, measurement and style.
If only I had more knitting time, I would honestly love to knit one of these!
The construction seems unusual and fun and the finished sweater itself seems so cozy and flattering.
The first thing that really attracted me to this book were the beautiful large photographs.
Here are a few of my favorite sweaters pictured.
I highly recommend that you check out this book. Its a gorgeous publication and the sweaters seem very wearable and easy to make. The style of these sweater looks like it would be flattering on a variety of body shapes and sizes.
Also.. this particular book that I will be giving away is autographed by the designer!
If you would like to enter to win this copy of Knit, Swirl! please leave a comment under this post.
Remember to please include your contact information and only one comment per person please.
Ill announce the winner of this drawing next week!
I already mentioned this on the blog, but as a reminder.. the winner of last weeks drawing for the
Vogue Knitting Knitopedia was Susan J. Congratulations!
236 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 236 of 236What a beautiful book!
What a lovely sweater and book! I'd love to be the proud owner :)!
The circular knitting is an interesting concept. Thanks for giving away the book!
omg, they are all so beautiful! I would love to make any one of these
What a beautiful book! I love, love those sweaters!
rachakno at gmail dot com
or rachakno on Ravelry
I've been knitting this style of jackets lately and would LOVE a copy of this booK!
eek! I love them all!
rgoodsel@gmail.com
This book looks awesome!
Oh my, this does look enticing! I would love to give it a twirl!
Billi Cummings
billicummings@gmail.com
what an innovative idea!
jones2read (at) gmail (dot) com
Wow this book looks awesome!
This book looks really awesome!
Wow, those designs are beautiful ! What is nice is that they can be made for everyday wear but, with a good yarn choice, the same pattern could be made for a nice dress up evening out. I love the colors of the one on the cover.
dhww1956@gmail.com
I've been drooling over this book on Sandra's website, it's on my amazon wishlist.
Congrats on the baby news!
Heather
heathermg on ravelry
Wow!! Another GREAT book.
I've wondered whether this type of sweater might be flattering for my figure. I'd love to see more of these pics & patterns, so yes please put me in the drawing!
AnnBan on Ravelry
I would love to win that book!
So georgeous!! I would love to knit a few of those beautiful sweaters.
Congratulations on your upcoming new addition to your family :) Love your blog and patterns. Thanks for the opportunity to win this Knit Swirl Book. It looks gorgeous. fran AT tbaytel DOT net
So cozy and warm looking. I would love to wrap up in one of these sweaters! Bren7na on ravelry
I would love to have it !!
Sounds fantastic!!
kisses
Wow! What a beautiful looking book!
At my office, I practically live in sweaters like this. Hope I win!
This could seriously be the single most beautiful knitting book to come along ever! I'm drooling.
sounds like a great book. i love sweaters like that.
What amazing sweaters!
nzfriend@gmail.com
Wow, gorgeous designs!
I 'heard' about this book on Ravelry. So glad to see some pictures - it looks luscious! Going straight to my Amazon wishlist!
Simply beautiful!
BAM_2006@hotmail.com
Would love this one!
Beautiful book and great patterns.
I can't wait to see the book in person! Thanks for your review.
Wow, beautiful sweaters. I would love to win the book and knit one or two of the models :-)
As a Montreal knitter who's expecting a baby in Jan, Knit, Swirl really captured my imagination. I've been despairing about how I'm going to clothe myself once the weather turns frosty and it seems a shame to knit something that I won't be able to wear once I'm back to my normal size. Knit, Swirl seems like the perfect solution. I'm particularly enamoured of the yellow jacket with the thick and thin stripes. Ohh joy!
I have my fingers crossed and have no doubt this book will go to the one who will enjoy it best.
www.lifewithgeeta.com
I love this book - wondering how hard the patterns are.
Those Swirl sweaters are said to fit every figure. I would really like to see if one would help mine!
Janey
janeyknitting@yahoo.ca
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