Hi, Knitters,
Quickly, I have to note that I am so honored to have been nominated for the Best Craftsy Instructor Blog in Knitting and Crochet! Wow, what a thrill to be nominated amongst such talented bloggers. Thank you!
Now the award goes to the next round of voting to get a winner. If you vote you will automatically be entered to win a free Craftsy.com class of your choice! Please head over, if you are so inclined, and vote. I appreciate it so much. The winner will be announced on Oct. 29th, 2013.
Click here to vote! You'll see my sock drawer photo from my blog header on the correct category. I had to smile when I saw that up there.
Thank you!
(All photos in this post are from Interweave Knits)
Okay, here we go with another fantastic giveaway opportunity for you! I received the new Unofficial Downton Abbey Knits magazine from Interweave a couple of days ago and I can't put it down.
Let me give you some links to start:
The magazine is much more than just patterns. It creates a mood and lets the reader disappear for awhile in another time. There are historical articles, wonderful inspirational pictures, great projects both imaginative and practical and if you love the BBC show Downton Abbey as much as I do this is a must have special issue!
Here is the description of the magazine from the Ravelry Design page:
Look through the eyes of Downton Abbey with this new special issue from PieceWork magazine. Enjoy knits inspired by the lavish sets and styling of the hugely popular television series, which tells the story of the Grantham clan and their servants at England’s Downton Abbey.
This special issue includes: Knitted garments and accessories—gloves, shawls, sweaters and vests, blouses, hats, purses, and more—for both those upstairs and downstairs. Learn about knitting for the troops during World War I and enjoy articles detailing aspects of the Downton eras: fashion, history, and culture.
My favorite project in the book was closely inspired by this beautiful portrait.....
What a wonderful colorwork hat with a sweet pom-pom detail. I want to make this for sure with my Harrisville Shetland collection of colors just sitting in my studio. I would wear the pom-poms not so close the face but more on the side and back a bit. The poms are on braids or twists and are then threaded through a loop on the side. I love this detail!
Look for this one on my needles very soon, maybe even later today.
I love this vest with the subtle textured panel on the front by Joanna Johnson. It is made in one of my favorite yarns, Brooklyn Tweed Loft. This one is a win. I would love to have a vest like this in my wardrobe.
I love the clever twist of the Two in One Warm Hat or Cravat! It is a long tube that is then tucked inside itself to create a double-layer stocking hat. I think this is great fun.
Here it is as a cravat (or a scarf if you're me!).
I think the detail on the Walking Out Eyelet Panel Blouse is lovely. I would wear this one for sure. It's a very sweet design that could easily be worn in our modern times.
In my cold climate I don't know anyone who wouldn't enjoy a Chilly Morning Cosycoat (I like the name of this one, too!). It is made out of Cascade 220 which is perfect.
The best part is the inspiration photo below:
What a fantastic job by Interweave and the designers and writers! The magazine is selling for $14.95.
I am so excited to offer each of 5 winners a copy of this extraordinary magazine!
To enter to win please leave a comment on this blog post that includes your Ravelry ID or an email address where I can get in touch with you if you win. The winners must have a U.S. mailing address. Please only leave one comment. It takes awhile for your comment to show up on the blog.
Thank you to F+W Media and Interweave for this opportunity!
Good luck and let the comments begin!
best, susie
269 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 269 of 269Love the series...and the Cosycoat pattern! Thanks for a chance to win it! Muttiruth on Ravelry
Love the series...and the Cosycoat pattern! Thanks for a chance to win it! Muttiruth on Ravelry
My most favorite TV show. I would love love this magazine!!!
k
My most favorite TV show of all time. Would love this giveaway.
karenlambert@cox.net
My daughter watches religiously, would love to knit her something!
madammarple. Rav id
It would be so fun to win this mag. I love Downton Abbey.
Rav ID craftysbs
Awesome mag
Looks lovely
Wonderful patterns
Love the selections you highlighted. Need to catch up on the show. We are way behind as we don't have BBC.
Katy
longtallkaty on Ravelry
Love the selections you highlighted. Need to catch up on the show. We are way behind as we don't have BBC.
Katy
longtallkaty on Ravelry
It looks like a great group of patterns!!
JessiesGirl84 - Rav ID
I LOVE some of these patterns, in particular the vests...I also wish someone would publish some of the sweater patterns from the Canadian show Road to Avonlea which was based on Lucy Montgomery books. Hope to win the magazine! Pat M. at npmofjeld@comcast.net
Who doesn't love Downton? I see myself knitting something from this as I watch.
jaowens2005@hotmail(dot)com
I love the show and would love to win the magazine! Thanks for the chance!
Camby on rav
Late getting in on watching the show but loved it. I would love a copy of the magazine! : )
monalisa64
monalisa642002@comcast.net
I love all the clothes on this show and have fantasized about having a few pieces in my own closet! Thanks for this giveaway.
Shing on rav
I love all the designs, but the Sunflower Lace Stole would be a must-knit for me.
dianelaces on Rav
There are so many wonderful designs in this publication-what a great opportunity. I think I'd probably make the Lady Denman vest also, but that colorwork hat is beautiful too!
misslillyknits on Ravelry
Ive considered buying this book a couple of times but havent yet. The projects look fun and i LOVE Downton Abbey!
nmm333@gmail.com
MartyMarie333
I think all the patterns are wonderful! Thanks for the giveaway (asimplehomestd on Rav)
I can't say I have watched Downton Abbey but the knitted designs sure look fun to me. I love the historical side of them.
Thanks!
Tricia
thefankells@mesanetworks.net
It's q great issue with great patterns!
Oh what fun!!!!! Can't wait to see the next season! We managed to see this first episode when we were in Scotland but now have to WAIT for January. :)
Can't wait for Downton Abby to begin again! I'd love to win a copy of the magazine.
Can't wait for the new Downton Abbey season. I'd love to win a copy of the magazine. I really enjoy reading your blog, Susan.
Lovely lovely knits!
Rav ID - kerryespins
Oooo, I would love to wear a Downton Abbey vest while watching...well, you know. Thank you for the chance to win one of these magazines!
Izzybeff on Ravelry. Huge fan of Downton Abbey! Can't wait for the next season to start in the US.
OMG such gorgeous stuff! They did elegance like no one else.
Congrats on your nomination! Thanks for sponsoring such a fun giveaway. Please enter me.
Oh me. I saw this and the patterns are all beautiful.
Dvora Geller
dvorag - Ravelry
digeller at yahoo dot com
Me. I saw this and the patterns are beautiful.
dvorag on ravelry
Beautiful patterns!
Wmclean on Ravelry
What a wonderful giveaway!! The patterns look lovely. Rav ID whitsknits
I love Downton Abbey. Thanks!
LakeviewChica on Rav.
What a great giveaway!!!
Pamelapino at gmail dot com
Thank you for the chance for the Unofficial Downton Abbey Knits. Such pretty designs, and I would love to read about aspects of the Downton era! Sincerely, cazley @ ravelry
Downton Abbey AND Knitting! A great combination!
RAV ID: Sally1219
I'd love to win this.
VCR on ravelry
The magazine looks great. I would love to win it. Thanks!
I'd love to knit the sweater it's so me.
Rav ID: kehrlinda
Really like the sweaters and vests!
toomanyufos on ravelry
I love that they put this together. Can't wait to go take a look over on Ravelry.
gnikcm - on Ravelry.
I love that they put this together. Can't wait to go take a look over on Ravelry.
gnikcm - on Ravelry.
Oh, one of my most favorite shows!
justplainbeth on Rav
I must knit the "two in one" for my father. Love it! Rav I'd- kittykatz
Love Downton Abbey!!!
oocha on Rav :)
Oh what fun.Thank you for the chance to win.
Crankinmoe--Ravelry
Wow! What a lovely magazine with fabulous patterns. I'd love to win a copy: MyaLMG on Ravelry.
I would love to win this book!
Thanks for the opportunity.
Poethead@gmai.com
I absolutely love Downton Abbey and would love this magazine.
Rav ID craftysbs
Thanks for the chance to win the magazine. Ravid is
veldasyarn.
I would love to win a copy of this, so many beautiful designs. My daughter and I watch Downton Abbey together so maybe a hand knit for her as well.
what a lovely walking out blouse :)
crystal
pinkbee ravelry id
Love this magazine, thanks for the review and the chance to win! Debcquilts on Rav
I'd love to win a copy of this magazine!
toemma (at) gmail (dot) com
Thank you Susan for holding this giveaway.
I'm yet another DA fan!
RMP on Ravelry
Love the Chilly Morning Cozycoat! Looks like a great magazine.
lajknits - ravelry
There are some wonderul patterns in the magazine, but the article look fascinating as well. Thanks for the giveaway!
Congrats on your nomination and many thanks for offering this giveaway.
I picture a cozy fire in our living room, me all snuggly under an afghan knitting one of these lovely patterns, Downton Abbey on the tellie...perhaps a cup of tea with honey. Perfection!
Congrats on your nomination and many thanks for offering this giveaway.
I picture a cozy fire in our living room, me all snuggly under an afghan knitting one of these lovely patterns, Downton Abbey on the tellie...perhaps a cup of tea with honey. Perfection!
OH MY GOODNESS!! I saw this at Joann's and was so sad that I didn't have quite enough money for it!!! I so love Downton Abby and Knitting!!! Thanks for another great giveaway! :)
svc_99_1999 at yahoo.com
I would love to gift this to an avid fan of Downton Abbey!! Thank you for this opportunity. :)
gabbyknitster on Ravelry
Oh, these knits look lovely!
Rav ID: kieristhefastest
Thank you for offering this wonderful magazine.
Rav ID Rolenestone
I love Downton Abbey!!!!
..... And I would love a copy of this book!!!
KellyJune (Ravelry ID)
Kelstand@gmail.com
I would be thrilled to win!!
KellyJune (Ravelry ID)
My daughter knits and loves Downton Abbey. I'd love to gift this to her.
yourmomsays on Ravelry
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