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:
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Sarah Shetland
Knittingforever31
What?? I can't be the first commenter!! Or maybe I can! Yippee! Would love this magazine!
Debbie4 on Rav
mcsix at embarqmail dot com
Maybe if I had the book, I would stop continually saying "DOWNTOWN Abbey!" You know...that eyes...read...brain connection! That...and I love the patterns!
KnitAweigh- Ravelry
I would love to win a copy of this magazine! It would help keep me occupied while I wait for Season 4 of Downton Abbey to start! Rav ID: sewknittystar
We just finished watching seasons 1-3 on PBS getting ready for season 4. Can't wait! Will it be the same w/o Matthew? The Chilly Morning Cosycoat looks like winner to me.
pghcathy on Rav.
RAV ID Kala123
Would love to win..love the hat.
As a Downton Abbey lover, this book would be fantastic to win!
nyborderknitter - rav id
LOVE!! Can't wait for season 4, and I'm loving all of the "Unofficial" issues Interweave is putting out.
I can hear the theme music now. Thank you for all you do.
Tricia1214 on ravelry
LOVE!! Can't wait for season 4, and I'm loving all of the "Unofficial" issues Interweave is putting out. knitschmidt on Ravelry
I'd love to take a peek at this magazine!
Margie
Rav ID:smithmks
I would love to knit both of the vests in this publication! Thanks for the giveaway.
I'm debd94 on Ravelry.
I would love to be knitting one of those wonderful patterns as I watch Downton Abbey when it returns to the US in January!
bfgoodstitch-Ravelry
Pick me! I love down Downton Abbey, and the magazine looks wonderful!
asmith7@binghamton.edu
Love Downton Abbey. Would love to win this magazine.
RAV ID acornknitster
WOOHOOO! would love this, please! Thank you for the chance! :)
~Mippy/Sabrina :)
RAV id MippyFoofalina
This looks like a fabulous book. I can't wait for the next season of Downton. Rav amchart
I'm loving that fair isle hat!
Congrats on the nomination and thanks for an amazing giveaway!
ravelry - lovelyzs
My sister and I are obsessed with Downton Abbey and I would love to win a copy!
Rav ID: amanda4242
How exciting! Hope I win!
ecram on ravelry
Super fun stuff! Pam D'Esopo (pamelajd on Rav)
I love these patterns. I never know what to make my daughter-in-law, but she loves Downton Abbey, so I know she would love something from this book. charleskristin@gmail.com
I guess as a Canadian I'll have to watch for the magazine around here! The patterns are wonderful! And so is the programme. Great giveaway,Susan. :) samm@ravelry
What beautiful designs. My daughter would look so cute in that first hat. I hope I win.
Leanne
RavID: stileslea
There are some nice patterns in this. Would love to win one of the copies.
Zowmom on Ravelry
Knittinginhi on Rav, love this!
My deep and abiding, unshakeable love for all things "DA" knows no bounds... come to mamma, my little knit book! ;)
Thanks for this awesome giveaway. I am DoTheMathPC on Ravelry.
Me, please. Love this!
Packerfan on RAV.
Me, please! RAV ID packerfan
Love this and the show.
Me, please! RAV ID packerfan
Love this and the show.
Oh my goodness, this looks amazing! Would love this for my collection.
Phyllis
Rav ID: daylily1220
I love Downton Abbey! Thanks for the giveaway!
KLCknit on Rav
I'm a Downton Abbey addict and would love to have this set of patterns! I'm SandraFos on Ravelry.
I love Downton Abbey! And those patterns are so fun. Thanks for the giveaway!
KLCknit on Rav
I would love to win! I can get it sent to a U.S. address if I do.
JaneBG1923
Love Downton Abbey, can't wait for the next series. Thank you for this opportunity!
Rav id(pik2nit)
What a beautiful book! annejz on Ravelry
I was born in the wrong era! I LOVE Downton Abbey.
What a beautiful book! Thank you for the chance to win. annejz on Ravelry
Love this beautiful giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win!
tbmccarthy on rav
I love Downton Abbey and I LOVE patterns! Thank you for another great giveaway!!!
Carol
cehermanator on Rav
As yet another Downton Abbey fan and a knitter, I would love to win a copy! Thank you for the give-away!
trying again to win! coutrem on rav.
I'm counting down the days to the return of Downton! These patterns are amazing.
Rav ID: Diana505
Another Downton Abbey addict here! I would LOVE to win this book!!!
Linda
OatieP2 on Ravelry
Love the vests!
Johalley on rav
I love the idea of these patterns so much. That vest speaks to me too! Thanks for the giveaway, Susan.
I saw several things there I'd love to knit beginning with that beautiful hat!
luvsknittin on Ravelery
I have loved interweave's Jane Austen inspired knits, so I am glad to see that they are doing Downton Abbey.
I have loved interweave's Jane Austen inspired knits, so I am glad to see that they are starting this series.
Rav name dayartist
The patterns in this issue are awesome!
I'm vernalequinox on Ravelry.
I love the Walking Out top-- they're all nifty, but that one is my favorite. :). Bookaholic13 on Ravelry
Love that hat pattern - and the early morning cozycoat - and the vest - and, and, and... Gotta have that magazine! - Yarnvixen (Rav ID)
Love that hat pattern - and the early morning cozycoat - and the vest - and, and, and... Gotta have that magazine! - Yarnvixen (Rav ID)
Congratulations on your nomination! I would love to win the magazine and really like the Chilly Morning Cosycoat. Thank you for the opportunity. Kristi. queenbee1958 on Ravelry
I love Downton Abbey and especially all of the lovely gowns and shawls! Thanks for this giveaway! jillpickle on Rav
I haven't seen Downton but love all the period details!
OfftoExplore on Ravelry
I haven't seen Downton but love all the period details!
OfftoExplore on Ravelry
What fun patterns!
What a fun magazine. I am hooked on the show so I will need to get this:). I think the cosycoat might be first on my list. Thanks Susan for this offer. And congrats on the nomination. Your Craftsy class got me started making toys!
Pam K. Ravid=pamk
I love that hat and I love that show!
LOVE TO KNIT
LOVE DOWNTON ABBEY
LOVE TO KNIT WHILE WATCHING DOWNTON ABBEY
LOVE TO KNIT PATTERNS INSPIRED BY DOWNTON ABBEY
KNITTING AND DOWNTON ABBEY: WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD!!!!
kknit79 on ravelry
Congrats on the Craftsy Blog Award! I agree completely. Also, thank you for this wonderful giveaway. I love the scenery and artistic set use in Downton Abbey. These projects look wonderful to knit and enjoy!
Rav name: trumkle
What a beautiful magazine and thank you for the chance to win a copy. Also congratulations on your Craftsy nomination. I voted for you.
TMYinHNL - Rav ID
bettyhay4@gmail.com - email
Thanks for the chance to win a copy of the magazine
TMYinHNL
What a fabulous magazine, and we have 3mo until the new season starts up! Thank you for offering a great givaway. Raverly name: ryann
Email: ncl.ryan@gmail.com
Love it!!!
RavID: ErikaC
Would love to win the magazine, thank you! Mary Ellen phillygirl18
on ravelry or memulhern@verizon.net
Great patterns. Thanks for the opportunity, Susan!
Marilou
Grammiknit on Ravelry
First. Congrats on the instructor honor and good luck!
I would to win this pattern book and yes the hat with the little pompoms is sweet.
Azknitwit on ravelry
Jodi
I've seen the magazine at the local yarn shop and it's wonderful!
Debbie1085 on Rav
Very cute patterns.
Jody
Akagriff
Very cute patterns.
Jody
Akagriff
Absolutely beautiful designs. Love how feminine they are.
nikiknits on Ravelry
I would love to knit the fetching fairasle hat for my daughter, who looks amazing in hats
Janita.goldman@gmail.com
Or
Janitag on Ravelry
Such a pretty tweed vest!
rav id- wee
would LOVE to won- would give me extra incentive to watch the show now
would love to win
The patterns look great and the extra bits of history sound so interesting!
I too would love to have a cosycoat!!Thank you for the chance to win this magazine!
R.lang@live.com
What a great giveaway! I'm a huge Downton Abbey fan. would love to win.
Ratch (in RAv)
Love it. Ravelry ID is keamac
I would LOVE to win!!!!
Susan Laible
laible4@frontier.com
Looks like fun!
Love the show.. the chilly morning cozycoat is perfect. We have that kind of weather here in the desert.
Thank you
Went over to craftsy to vote first and saw you are leading the pack. I can see why I love your class and have watched it a couple of times.
Love the vest in the photos I totally agree that this is a vest that would come in handy for our Wisconsin weather. In fact this morning it would be a very welcome addition to my wardrobe.
I am mjm on ravelry
Would be awesome to win the magazine...Such stunning patterns.
Thank you for the opportunity to win.
Rav ID skch27
I love the Walking Out Eyelet Vest. Up until seeing this I thought it was "Downtown Abbey". There are some lovely designs in here. (rav id knitnspin)
Susan - Can't think of anything more fun than watching the next season while knitting something in theme! Ravelry ID maeven
I would love to win this. I saw it at my lys a few weeks ago and it is great. I love Downton Abbey. mollungke@verizon.net
I would love to win this!
Would love to win a copy of this! So many amazing designs.
ArtbyAna on Ravelry.
I am such a Downton Abbey fan! I would love to win this magazine!
Robbi5 on Ravelry
I am such a Downton Abbey fan, I would love to win this magazine!
Beautiful knits from a fabulous show. So inspiring. Absolutely love the cover. Rhowenknits:Rav ID
Very classy! I'd love to win a copy of the magazine!
(rav id jbessencia)
Congrats on your nomination! And thank you for the opportunity to win this magazine. :)
sunnydazestyle@gmail.com
I love all the vintage knits that have been popping up again. To me these styles are so timeless.
Also, congrats on the nomination. I sure love reading your blog!
wil4ds on Ravelry
Love these! Thanks for the chance to win.
Rav ID: stamphappymomma
Thanks for the great giveaway!
Rav: csbrown
Awesome...Such fun!
Great show and looks like an interesting magazine.
cryla1009 (Rav)
What beautiful designs!! I love the colorwork hat and the brown sweater in particular - just gorgeous!
Thanks for the chance to win :)
jessicastone on rav
or jessica.j.stone at gmail dot com
Thanks much!! Blessings to you
Hello! I would love to win a copy!
fezabel on Rav
fezabel(at)yahoo(dot)com
Hi Susan - I can hear the Downton Abby Music now - the patterns in this book are delightful! Thanks for the opportunity.
peggity on Ravelry
I know I can't wait for Downton Abbey to return in January! Having this magazine might help me be less impatient! Thanks again for sharing!
Laura from beautiful West Michigan
lerounds at gmaildot com
Love Downton Abbey! Love many of the patterns! Thanks for the giveaway.
Pam
phopkin1 at rochester dot rr dot com
never miss an episode of Downton Abbey. What a treat to knit these wonderful patterns. Thanks for this great giveaway! Bdgrammy on ravelry
I could use a morning or afternoon losing myself in Downton again!
Johnston4kids on rav
What a great giveaway. I'm mim on Ravelry
Love Downtown Abby and would love to win this book! Thanks for the chance to win a copy!
Rav ID: ladywithneedles
Great Magazine Thanks for the giveaway
rav id sharryn
great magazine
rav id sharryn
Ohhh would love to win a copy of this Rav ID - Kaz
Great opportunity, and Thanks
Would love to win this magazine.
Good Luck ALL!
Lovelyset0fwings@gmail.com
Beautiful publication.
Thanks for the chance.
Downton AND knitting. What jolly good fun for the ladies :-)
(I have family in the US so can provide an address across the pond)
Sando on Rav
this magazine and patterns are stunning! Every one is a work of art. I would love to have a copy! thanks Susan for the chance
Would love to make the cravat for my sons. nana3H on Rav pathol1@hotmail.com Thanks
Love Downton Abbey and these patterns!
NanaKnits4Us on ravelry
Would love to knit the cravat for my sons. Nana3H on Rav pathol1@hotmail.com
Congrats on the nomination! That's really awesome. :-)
Oh! I hadn't even thought to look for patterns inspired by the show. I love watching and admiring all the fashion, and the patterns here look like a lot of fun.
Already have my eye on the cozycoat. The yarn is sitting in the basket waiting to be knitted! But, I do need the pattern!
strandknits on Rav
Love the show. How awesome to have a copy of this magazine - the patterns look wonderful. I'm in! knuts2knit on Ravelry.
Love downtown abbey!! pick me! from quique on rav
Oh my! I have to knit Chilly Morning Cosycoat!, love love it!!
Rav ID - nannee
I love the Downton Abbey styles. (voted for you too) I'm anxiously waiting for next season to start.
I didn't think I would be interested in this, but there are a lot of good projects in there!
Ravid: Vickimaynes
I love Downton Abbey and this magazine looks like it has great designs that depict the time frame.
I love all things British, and I'd love to try out those patterns! Lafabulosa@gmail.com
Who wouldn't want to win that book? Thanks for the chance.
lmecoll on Ravelry
Please please me! I love every single pattern in this book and with 7 granddaughters and 2 grandsons there is something in the book for everyone. Especially love the Fair Isle hat with the pom pom
Would love a copy of this magazine! Pick me, please!
rav: sharonathemom
Would love to win this! Saw several items I'd like to take a crack at on the Ravelry link
debwelch1@gmail.com
So fun! Thank you Susan : )
Rav ID: Jeex64
Email: lunagreyfiberarts(at)gmail(dot)com
Love Downton Abbey! Looks like a great issue and I would love to have it.
Nanheiner@gmail.com
Lovely interesting patterns. Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy.
RavID: Camanoah
Pick me please!
kathyg on Rav
Like so many others, I feel in loved with Downton Abbey from episode 1! Looks like a great magazine. Thanks for offering the giveaway.
rav id= smiling-tortoise.
regards,
Have to admit I have never watched Downton Abbey! Better check out what I have been missing; love the historical connection to these patterns and they are so wearable today. Truly classic!
imojo on Rav
Love Downton Abbey + love your blog!!
Rav ID kpwatson
I love the show. I love the magazine. Thanks so much!
what a fun giveaway - in plenty of time to knit with the next season of Downton realeases in January! alcbrooks on Ravelry
Love the idea! Such great patterns.
danawenrich@att.net
I already have this magazine, just chiming in about the Chilly Morning Cosycoat. I took my mom to a LYS and she was leafing through the magazine and found that. And bought yarn. And the magazine.
So I guess I know what I'm making Mom for Christmas!
I love the Walking Out Blouse
Getting Excited!!!
Please pick me
I am a high fan of Downton
Missellen ( rav)
What a fantastically generous giveaway. I would love to win! I am such a fan of Downton Abbey, and I can't wait to knit Lady Denman's Vest. Ravelry ID: jaydawnrn
My daughter is also a HUGE fan of Downton Abbey, and I'd love to be able to knit her something from this magazine as a Christmas present. Thanks for the lovely giveaway!
greyowl (ravelry id)
I love Downton Abbey! Thank you for another giveaway opportunity!
foofymonkey on Ravelry
Can't wait to see this mag in person. Huge fan of the show - looking forward to new episodes in January.
nctwila on Ravelry
Awesome! I'd love a copy!
Email: pinkmnm at gmail .com
Someday I will learn the proper way to leave a comment...just in case last attempt did not work...love the fun hat/cravat and vests...most of all live seeing your blig in my email. Thanks for all the joy!
Teresa
Rav id teresae
Wow what beautiful patterns! Thanks for another great contest
Rav id mommytofive
Thanks for a chance to win this magazine!
wialdflour on Ravelry
What a gorgeous magazine, and the knits are fabulous!
I've had my eye on this magazine. I would love to win it! Thanks!!
Ravid: gussek
Like you, there are so many projects I'd like to knit from this wonderful book. I'm an old-fashioned kind of gal.
Hugs, Kimmy (Rav ID: KimmyZ)
There are so many cute projects in the magazine. I would love to win a copy. Savannagal on Rav.
There are so many cute projects in the magazine. I would love to win a copy. Savannagal on Rav.
There's so many cute patterns in the magazine. I would love to win a copy. Savannagal on Rav.
Great characters on the show; beautiful knits in the book! Also, congrats on your nomination :-)
I love the vest pattern!
--flowerdancer on Ravelry
Great characters on the show; beautiful knits in the book! Also, congrats on your nomination :-)
Great characters on the show; beautiful knits in the book! Also, congrats on the nomination :-)
I saw this over at B&N at West Towne last week and almost, almost purchased it, but here...why not try to win it? Thanks for the chance, Susie. (Jen/Yarnplaycafe on Rav)
Looks like a beautiful magazine! Thanks for another chance at a great giveaway!
rav: mamacass
Love the historical aspects to knitting.
gerdaknits rav id
gerdaknits@gmail.com
I would love to win this magasine. Thats beutiful recepst/pictures.
I love the hat with flowers and Pom pom its so me, and the west and and ...
Love Lis
I have a few magazines that I inherited from my husbands grandma with some great vintage knits but these pictured are vintage without being old. Love the chance to make them for a loved one.
Ravelry ID: KristenJoy
Wow those are beautiful patterns! Consider me entered. :) theferret on ravelry.
Also, congrats!
I love the vintage look!
schwipknits@gmail.com
schwip on rav
This will be a great compliment to our Downton Sunday Evenings, complete with tea and a British Dessert! Thanks.
Barb Long
RAVID - heybabs
I would so love to win! Thank you for this giveaway.
Rav:hollyberries
I love that so many of these designs are relative to current styles and trends, but clearly have the feel of the Dowton era. RAV ID: 4girlknits
I love how the designs in this magazine are relevant with today's styles and trends, but clearly have the feel of the Downton era. RAV ID: 4girlknits
Beautiful designs!
mimifan on rav
There are at least three patterns I want to knit ... please choose me!
knit2jazz on Rav
I love the show. I'd love a copy of the magazine! Allie1 on ravelry
I love the hat & the series...I would love this magazine. Thanks for the giveaway.
ravid: boilerup
I know the feeling of getting lost in an Interweave Publication. Would love the book, and Downton Abbey is one of ,my passions too!
Thanks for this drawing :)
Terry
bemindful101 -- Ravelry ID
I'd love to win this book.
Rav ID sabrab
I can't get enough of Downton Abbey!
I would love to own this and dream as I read through it.
Carolyn (crazy8mom on Ravelry)
My daughter is a huge Downtown Abbey fan and would love most anything I would knit her out of this magazine!!
love2knit4u on Ravelry
I have been looking at this mag. For a sometime. Would love to have it. Ravelry glongley
Another amazing giveaway!!
Would love to have the unofficial Downton Abby patterns. We visited High Clere Castle last summer.
Love this giveaway!! Downton Abbey is one of my favorites! Colleenmarie on ravelry
Wow - I absolutely love the Lady's Waistcoat :) Thanks for the giveaway! Rav ID: showandtellmeg
Looked through this magazine at knitting- Would love my own copy!
Rav ID - DanaRT
Love! Thanks for a great giveaway.
Oh! The Fair isle hat is beautiful!
Rav ID: SaraMCrafts
Oh! I love the Fair isle hat!
Rav ID: SaraMCrafts
Love Downton Abbey! Great giveaway!
meredithr. Ravelry acct.
The Downton Abbey magazine has beautiful designs.
mkb_all@yahoo.com
What a wonderful give away! Love the hats and the lacy blouse!
jmediger on Ravelry
What neat photos! I love Downton Abbey.
Greenlady7
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