sweet shawlettes
Saturday, January 21, 2012
I bet you've heard the buzz around blogland as the blog tour of Sweet Shawlettes has been going on for a few weeks. It's Jean Moss's latest book which includes 25 irresistible patterns. Jean has included patterns for all levels and all interests. Lace, colorwork, texture and cables.
The book is broken down into four different categories... country, couture, folk and vintage. I like the little explanation and brief story at the beginning of each. A little peak into how the pieces came about. Couture:
I really love this two-piece shawl made out of gossamer kidsilk. The drape looks dreamy to me.Folk:
Ceilidh shawlette and Polperro Cape caught my eye immediately.
Ceilidh shawlette and Polperro Cape caught my eye immediately. I really like the tweedy look of the ceilidh and rowan denim (used for polperro) is an all time favorite yarn of mine. (Love the buckle!)
Vintage:
Mantilla shawlette. Oh, do I love this. Knit in the round out of rowan kidsilk haze. Light enough to be worn several ways.
Mantilla shawlette. Oh, do I love this. Knit in the round out of rowan kidsilk haze. Light enough to be worn several ways. Taunton Press would like to give away a copy of sweet shawlettes to one of my readers. If interested, please leave a comment before Tuesday, January 24, 12 p.m. EST. I will have the random generator choose a name.
Enjoy your weekend!
151 comments
I hope I win--shawls are my favorite thing to knit!
ReplyDeleteI so want this book! Love the entrelac shawlette.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful book! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lot of lovely design. Here's hoping.
ReplyDeleteLooks great! Thanks for the giveaway
ReplyDeleteI've been a Jean Moss fan for ... gosh, not sure how many years! She always finds interesting new ways to adapt traditional knitting.
ReplyDeleteThank you for organizing this drawing, and best wishes for this still New Year.
Oooh, another book to add to my wishlist. It looks really neat.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a wonderful book! I think the range is amazing. Jean Moss has always been one of my favorite designers.
ReplyDeleteThank you once again for another generous give-away.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing just which one you decide to make first.
Oh how fun!!! Sure do miss your entry's!!
ReplyDeleteI must be living under a rock. I hadn't heard of this book! It looks like a great book to own!
ReplyDeleteI love the shawlettes! These are so beautiful. I so want this book!
ReplyDeleteNicole W.
This looks like such a nice book. I'm always looking for smaller shawls for Katie since she seems to like them.
ReplyDeleteGosh, this looks like a beautiful book. And some of the shawlettes are kidsilk haze my favourite. How generous of you to give it away
ReplyDeleteThis is such a sweet book. I hope I win it.
ReplyDeleteSo many cute patterns. I really like Harlequin and Kitty. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteLooks like lots of fun shawlettes to knit up! I especially like the one using Rowan Denim.
ReplyDeleteI've been following this contest around blogland and still haven't won. Oh, well. . .enter me for another try! The book is a keeper.
ReplyDeletesuper cute! I love the last one. Thanks for the chance to win :)
ReplyDeleteI really love the look of the plaid and cabled shawlettes. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteMy first visit here, since I've become a groupie on the Sweet Shawlettes tour. With every image I see from this book, I crave it more! Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteLittle shawls are so fun to knit... so addictive! This would make a great book to add to my shelves. I've really got my eye on making the Mantilla!
ReplyDeleteThis looks really nice. Keeping my fingers crossed :-)
ReplyDeleteOh, I love these! Would love to win! That tweed one is amazing. - Robyn
ReplyDeleteI have everything crossed. Those patterns look fab. x
ReplyDeleteI can't decide which one I love best. Every picture posted here is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteJust the right amount of project for me!
ReplyDeleteNorma
I'd love a copy.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beatiful book. Thanks for the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteLisa L-H
Shawls have become my favorite item to knit. They are so versatile and can be worn with almost every outfit. Plus, no measurements needed for gifts!! Looks like a great book.
ReplyDeleteThe mantilla is simply lovely. :]
ReplyDeleteI love this book! The first shawlette I would cast on for is the Ceilidh shawlette, I love that plaid.
ReplyDeleteRav: zenitude
Beautiful! Would love to knit any of these beauties.
ReplyDeleteLooking great - maybe this time I'll be lucky - thanks as always
ReplyDeleteWould love to win this book!
ReplyDeleteWow those shawls look amazing! Pick me, pick me!
ReplyDeleteOh, pick me please :)!
ReplyDeleteI'd love this... I'm trying to teach my 7 year old daughter to knit, but finding things that are inspiring, but not overwhelming is tough! Please pick me :)
ReplyDeleteWould love to win this! Thanks for considering us all!
ReplyDeleteShawls/shawlettes are just so versatile, you can never have too many! And these designs are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove this book, looks so nice!
ReplyDeleteLove this! I particularly like the entrelac shaw! Hope I win!
ReplyDeleteWould love to have this book!
ReplyDeleteOh, Leslie, thank you for your peek into this book. Ceilidh! and then, Enigma... I could even love the entrelac shoulder shawl!
ReplyDeleteLove shawlettes. Best accessory for any outfit.
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed! I love shawls!!
ReplyDeleteOh boy I would LOVE this!
ReplyDeleteLovely shawlettes, the idea of different types is great
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful looking book. I have been knitting lots of shawlettes this season.
ReplyDeleteLeslie
Gorgeous! I'd love to win!
ReplyDeleteI have seen this book several places and love it more each time I see it.
ReplyDeleteSo many adorable designs. I like the lace shawls the best. Thanks for counting me in, Leslie!
ReplyDeleteCute, cute, cute!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win! thanks!
ReplyDeleteMaybe, just maybe one day the random number generator will pick me!?! What a great book - thanks for having a contest.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great book - there is something in there for everyone. Congrats for being chosen to be on Jean's Shawlette book "tour"!
ReplyDeleteGreat book! I have yet to knit a shawl, but this would be great place to start! Thanks Leslie!
ReplyDeleteshawlette--just saying it makes me smile!! Thanks for the give away!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this! The entrelac shawlette and the plaid one you've shown here are lovely!
ReplyDeleteWould love to win this and make a shawl for my mom. Thanks for the contest!
ReplyDeleteI've been in a shawl state of mind.
ReplyDeleteOh my, they're so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you for another giveaway :D
What great shawls....LOVE!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeletelooks so pretty! thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteI see several in this book I'd love to knit. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
ReplyDeleteWould love to win this wonderful book!!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win! Love the shawls.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful patterns in this book! Thanks you for the opportunity to enter the drawing.
ReplyDeleteLesleyAnn
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Taunton Press always does a nice job with their publications. Love the look of the Polperro Cape, and I would love to win a copy of the book!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a lovely book! Count me in. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThe book looks lovely. Thanks for the opportunity to win it.
ReplyDeleteThat book looks simply beautiful! How inspiring, Thank you for the chance to snag one of our own.
ReplyDeletethe plaid looks like so much fun to knit!
ReplyDeleteSome very lovely shawls! I would like to have this book!
ReplyDeleteOne can never have too many wraps and shawls!
ReplyDeleteI would love a copy of this book. It has so many wonderful items. Thanks for hosting this giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI've recently discovered the lovely small projects and would love this book.
ReplyDeleteThis lovely book is already on my wishlist - would be fabulous to win!
ReplyDeleteI love shawls, and would love to win this book!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to give this a try, so many beauties just in the pics you chose to share. Thanks for offering this giveaway :)
ReplyDeleteWow, it looks like there is a lot of variety in this book. Thanks, Leslie for the review.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness. I am so into shawls right now. I finished four before Christmas and sent them to my sisters. Now I am working on shawls for my sister in laws.
ReplyDeleteThis looks lovely! Going on my wish list!
ReplyDeleteIt's my birthday tomorrow so perhaps that will bring me luck in winning this lovely book!
ReplyDeleteI would love to try making a shawl! So many pretty ones to choose from in this book. I'll be keeping my fingers crossed!
ReplyDeleteI love that kidsilk haze poncho shawl thing. Thanks for having the giveaway
ReplyDeletePick me, pick me!!! I would love to get this book, I am knitting shawls for all my friends for this Christmas!
ReplyDeleteWell, I am obsessed with shawlettes, having made 5 so far with no sign of fatigue. Of course, looking for something "newish" to try. Fingers crossed.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful book. I hadn't seen this before. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteOoooo. Pretty and very doable projects! Thanks for the opportunity... :)
ReplyDeletePerhaps I should have crossed everything I own AFTER I write the comment but you can never be too careful!
ReplyDeleteOooh, beautiful shawls! I've just discovered your blog and I love it! Thanks for sharing! And thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThere are some amazing designs in that book! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to have this book! Fingers crossed now...
ReplyDeleteFun book
ReplyDeleteCatherine C
Those are some gorgeous shawls!
ReplyDeleteI have just started knitting shawls and would love to win this book. cynshep on Ravelry
ReplyDeleteLove it! Thanks for the chance. Kellyd2420
ReplyDeletewhat a fun book - l like the one on the cover.
ReplyDeleteIt is so nicebtomdiscover a designer who I have yet to knit one of her patterns. Love that the book is such a great blend of different styles, traditional and beyond.
ReplyDeleteIt is so nicebtomdiscover a designer who I have yet to knit one of her patterns. Love that the book is such a great blend of different styles, traditional and beyond.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting book. I hope I have good luck on this one! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteAll of the projects look dreamy. I want to cast on.
ReplyDeleteFrancis
What fun!! I love drawings :) !
ReplyDeleteHow nice - please enter me. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteReally pretty! Would love a copy.
ReplyDeleteI've been seeing alot about this book lately. I shall have to check out all the patterns on Ravelry as well.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the giveaway. The patterns look great and I would love to start knitting them. Hoping to win!
ReplyDeleteLove the shawls... very feminine!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful patterns! Love the Lace.
ReplyDeleteSuch gorgeous patterns! Fingers crossed.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shawls! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI just saw that book somewhere and thought it would be fun to have!
ReplyDeleteOH!! I would love to have a copy. I am having surgery in February and would love to be able to knit a new shawl for recovery.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great book, I love the patterns! Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous designs. Thanks for the giveaway. I'd love to win.
ReplyDeleteOoooh--those look so wearable. Can't wait to see the book in person. Thanks for the chance to win it!
ReplyDeleteThanks Leslie for organizing this, I especially love the entrelac shawlette.
ReplyDeleteshawlettes! count me in
ReplyDeleteknit knit
ReplyDeleteI like to knit!
LOVE this book... LOVE all the contents.. Hope you are well!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an inspiring book! Projects for every kind of knitting urge! Full of my favorite types of projects. Thanks for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great book! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteOh.....I think I'll knit a shawlette today.....
ReplyDeletexoxoxoxo M
Thanks for the giveaway! It looks like a great book!
ReplyDeleteLove all the shawls. thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!!! Looks like so much fun.
ReplyDeleteJenn S.
I hope to win this book but if I don't I will purchase it myself!
ReplyDeleteWant!! :D
ReplyDeleteMe! ME! ME!
ReplyDeleteLooks like it is full of wonderful projects for the wintertime! I just finished making a pair of Toasties for my sister - they turned about beautifully and she loved them. Thanks for a great pattern!
ReplyDeletewhat a generous give away!! lovely shawls!
ReplyDeleteAlways down for a new book!
ReplyDeleteThisis a great opportunity! Thanks, I'd love to win Sweet Shawlettes. Marilyn
ReplyDeleteIt is the Year of the Dragon, my sign, and I'm feelin' lucky. Shawlettes please.
ReplyDeleteThat kidsilk shawl looks divine! Love your blog, Leslie. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteOoh, how fun these shawls look to knit! Thank you for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI love the Mantilla!
ReplyDeleteit's soo cute...!
ReplyDeletei suddenly want one copy only because see the book cover!
Great giveaway. Love the look of the projects.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
What a great book! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThis is a really cool book- I love several of the designs!
ReplyDeleteWOW there are some great patterns in there!
ReplyDeleteThey all look awesome...great book!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like so much fun. I am on a shawl kick (probably has something to do with all the sock yarn in my stash) and would love to win this book. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteawesome looking book! :) raineoc@yahoo.com
ReplyDeletejust thinking of you...
ReplyDeleteAm I too late? I have the flu . . . :-(
ReplyDeleteGreat looking book, even if I don't win, I'm looking that one up
ReplyDeletethanks for the chance to win!
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