Sweet Shawlettes Review
Hi Everyone,
We’re participating in the blog tour for Sweet Shawlettes by Jean Moss. At the end of the post, you’ll have a chance to win a copy of the book!
Sweet Shawlettes is the latest book by UK designer Jean Moss. It is a collection of 25 shawlettes, cowls, and scarves. You’re sure to find something you want to knit in this book.
Sweet Shawlettes is divided into four different categories – Country, Couture, Folk, and Vintage.
This book is full of impressive projects, many that don’t take a lot of knitting time. The black and white cowl above features shadow knitting, and I think that this project would be a great way to give it a try and get a finished project that has an incredible amount of impact.
You’ll find projects that span techniques and skill levels. From simple stockinette to fantastic cables, lace, Fair Isle, and more, you have many options.
To win a copy of the book, please visit the project gallery for Sweet Shawlettes and come back here and leave a comment with what your favorite project from the book is. The winner will be chosen at random from the comments. Please comment by Friday, January 20th at 12:00pm EST. We’ll let you know the winner after that!
Check out the rest of the stops on the blog tour:
Mon 2 Jan – More Yarn Will Do The Trick – Jean Moss
Tues 3 Jan – Wendy Knits – Wendy Johnson
Wed 4 Jan – Knitgrrl – Shannon Okey
Thurs 5 Jan – Yarnagogo – Rachael Herron
Fri 6 Jan – The Knitter – Rosee Woodland
Sat 7 Jan – Rhythm of the Needles – Joanne Conklin
Sun 8 Jan – Knit Purl Gurl – Karrie Steinmetz
Mon 9 Jan – CraftSanity – Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood
Tues 10 Jan – Planet Purl – Beth Moriarty
Wed 11 Jan – Sunset Cat – Stephannie Tallent
Thurs 12 Jan – A Really Good Yarn – Julie Schilthuis
Fri 13 Jan – knit 1 chicago – Lynn Coe
Sat 14 Jan – Go Knit In Your Hat – Carol Sulcoski
Sun 15 Jan – Redshirt Knitting – Erika Barcott
Mon 16 Jan – In The Loop – Cheryl & Ellen
Tues 17 Jan – WEBS – Kathy Elkins
Wed 18 Jan – Zeneedle – Margene Smith
Thurs 19 Jan – Knitspot – Anne Hanson
Fri 20 Jan – Urban Yarns – Alexa Ludeman
Sat 21 Jan – A Friend to knit with – Leslie Friend
Mon 23 Jan – Tentenknits – Margaux Hufnagel
Tues 24 Jan – Fancy Tiger Crafts – Amber Corcoran
Thurs 26 Jan – The Panopticon – Franklin Habit
Her favorite color: bright pink
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Tags: shawls
January 17th, 2012 at 7:37 pm
Green at Heart is just my style!
January 17th, 2012 at 7:54 pm
I love Mantilla. It is so femine and elegant. I’ve always loved lace knitting and this is just beautiful.
January 17th, 2012 at 8:08 pm
Thank you! Some lovely pins 🙂
January 17th, 2012 at 8:12 pm
Penumbra! Love the classic black and white.
January 17th, 2012 at 8:13 pm
Love Penumbra! Classic black and white.
January 17th, 2012 at 8:15 pm
What a difficult decision. So many pretty ones, but think the prettiest is Vamp,
January 17th, 2012 at 8:19 pm
Loved the Harlequin. I’ve been meaning to try the entrelac pattern.
January 17th, 2012 at 8:32 pm
Penumbra does it for me! Shadow knitting just makes it more enticing.
January 17th, 2012 at 8:33 pm
I love the Frost Cowl!
January 17th, 2012 at 8:41 pm
So many beautiful designs! I think my favorite is Vamp.
January 17th, 2012 at 8:46 pm
Wow it is hard to choose just one. I will choose Vamp because I think a granddaughter would love it.
January 17th, 2012 at 9:05 pm
I like miss garricks a lot, though some others are intriguing, like evergreen.
January 17th, 2012 at 9:18 pm
My favorite is Harlequin. I love doing entrelac.
January 17th, 2012 at 9:26 pm
Evergreen or empty circle, hard to decide
January 17th, 2012 at 9:30 pm
They’re all lovely but I think the Penumbra would be my choice. I don’t think it’s beyond my knitting ability and I’m already imaging a custom made pin to go with it!
January 17th, 2012 at 9:57 pm
Lovely! I’m torn between Enigma and Mantilla. I love knitting shawlettes and this looks like a fun book!
January 17th, 2012 at 10:33 pm
I could only narrow down to a project in each category.
Frost in Country
Penumbra in Couture
Polperro in Folk
And Vamp in Vintage
January 17th, 2012 at 10:33 pm
There are so many unique ones but I think my favorite is Green at Heart.
January 18th, 2012 at 5:40 am
I think I love Polpero and Fizz. Alp so different.
January 18th, 2012 at 6:04 am
Green at Heart was the first one to catch my eye, and I have some yarn in my stash that I think would look fabulous!! Keeping my fingers crossed that I am the lucky one.
January 18th, 2012 at 6:21 am
I like the retro look of the penumbra. The striping is groovy!
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January 18th, 2012 at 6:39 am
Vamp is my favorite – love the ruffles!
January 18th, 2012 at 8:28 am
My favorite is ceilidh
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January 18th, 2012 at 8:49 am
I quite love Grace.
January 18th, 2012 at 8:56 am
I’m loving kitty! Plus it would give me a chance to try my hand at colorwork.
January 18th, 2012 at 9:41 am
Green at Heart or Vamp are my favorites. I cannot pick just one! Shawls and shawlettes are my very favorite projects to knit up, so this book looks like a delight!
January 18th, 2012 at 10:03 am
My favorite pattern shown is Mantilla. I love lace and though I don’t usually like orange, it looks wonderful in this pattern.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:24 am
harlequin 🙂
January 18th, 2012 at 11:41 am
I love Frost – great for when it’s cold outside!
January 18th, 2012 at 1:41 pm
I can’t decide between Garland or Green at Heart. I love them both.
January 18th, 2012 at 2:48 pm
Love Grace! Classic Shawlette. Will work with any outfit and dress it up at the same time. Of course, I’ll be happy to knit most of them as they are all very well designed.
January 18th, 2012 at 3:11 pm
Mantilla is gorgeous!
Nicky
January 18th, 2012 at 3:23 pm
Everytime I look at the patterns I find a new favorite. Current is Frost
January 18th, 2012 at 7:39 pm
Hmmm. a favorite is tough to pick. I’d have to say enigma or purple patch, but am willing to change my mind. Aloha,
Lisa on Maui
January 19th, 2012 at 2:07 am
My favorite is Frost – it would be so warm! Hard to choose just one!
January 19th, 2012 at 7:19 am
My favorite shawl is polperro; it looks very warm and cozy and will display brooches and pins quite well.
January 19th, 2012 at 9:38 am
Wow! I want to knit everyone of them!!!!
January 19th, 2012 at 9:55 am
I think my favorite would be Treasure but they’re all beautiful. Thanks for the chance to win.
January 19th, 2012 at 12:23 pm
Like having to choose a favorite child, but I’d have to say Mantilla – I love the lace!
January 19th, 2012 at 3:03 pm
I love most of the designs, but I’d probably knit Harlequin first — it looks as though it would go with everything. Thanks for the chance!
January 19th, 2012 at 3:22 pm
Purple Patch is my favorite. Without question, I know I will knit it someday. I might change the colors to match my wardrobe or I may knit the pattern exactly as pictured. I would love to win a copy of the book
January 19th, 2012 at 5:12 pm
Purple patch – I love the color-blocked clothing from the 60s! I certainly like and would knit many others, but this is the one that instantly jumped at me. Would love to win a copy of the book!
January 19th, 2012 at 6:12 pm
Love Mantilla….tangerine is hot this year and the lace is beautiful!
January 19th, 2012 at 6:58 pm
Ithink my favorite would have to be drift, or maybe enigma. They both speak to me! Pleas enter me in the contest.
January 19th, 2012 at 8:21 pm
Green at Heart is my favorite. I can see myself wearing it
January 19th, 2012 at 9:09 pm
What a great line up of different designs – mostly love them all but I think harlequin is so wearable yet noticeable 🙂
January 20th, 2012 at 6:33 am
So hard to choose, but I think Frost may be my favorite.
January 20th, 2012 at 11:38 am
Definitely Harlequin- I love entrelac!