Vintage Modern Knits Blog Tour

Vintage Modern Knits Blog Tour :: Caboose!

Guess who got the lucky positiong of “bringing up the rear” for the Vintage Modern Knits blog tour? I am happy to be included in this group and to have the chance to review and share some of the lovely projects in this new book from Interweave Press.

No doubt you are familiar with The Fibre Company and the talented ladies of Kelbourne Woolens who distribute the yarn… they have created so many lovely (and popular!) patterns over the years. Courtney Kelly and Kate Gagnon Osborn, like many knitters, are inspired by traditional patterns. In this book, they have put a contemporary spin on so many classic styles and techniques like colorwork, lace, and cables.

All of the patterns feature the luxorious yarns of The Fibre Company’s line. (And let me tell you, these yarns are gorgeous. I have made several projects with them: I designed the Sherbrooke Cowl with Terra’s texture in mind, I knit the Felicity hat in Knightsbridge and I used Organik for a weaving project back in 2008, the Take Two Scarf)

Courtney and Kate both possess a keen eye for modern styling and fit. The book is filled with beautiful patterns that will be wonderful additions to every knitter’s wardrobe. It’s hard to choose a favorite – but because I like colorwork so much, my eyes go there first. I love the modern shape and color choices for the cover design, the Adelaide Yoked Pullover (links to Ravelry).

I love the Cowichan-inspired “woodland” feel of the Maple Bay Cardigan – complete with squirrels!

The Yvette Roositud beret is particularly beautiful, using the Estonian inlaid embroidery technique with multiple colors:

Another favorite – and a nod to Nordic motifs are the cute and comfy Telemark legwarmers:

With all the cardigans, pullovers, shawls, hats, and socks that this book has to offer – I must admit that the pattern that is calling my name – ney *screaming* my name! – is the lovely Madeleine shawl. That chunky lace with the picot just looks like a great transition-to-spring piece.

So… you want a copy?

You can see all the projects from this beautiful book over on Interweave’s website (in the Scribd preview). Before you go… drop me a comment for your chance to win your own copy of this book! Interweave sent an extra copy with this giveaway in mind! I would love to hear what projects you have planned – or just a simple hello! The giveaway is open until Saturday, February 26th. A winner will be chosen on Sunday and I will notify you!

And if you want to see where this blog tour has traveled, please see these other blogs and podcasts that were part of the Vintage Modern Knits tour! There are some great posts with additional photographs of the projects and interviews with designers Kate and Courtney!

2/5 Ready, Set, Knit podcast (WEBs) http://readysetknit.yarn.com/

2/7 Knitting Daily http://www.knittingdaily.com

2/8 Knit and Tonic http://www.knitandtonic.net/

2/9 Winged Knits http://cecilyam.wordpress.com/

2/10 Narrating Life http://mirandawalker.blogspot.com/

2/11 Knitbot http://knitbot.com/

2/14 Knitting School Drop Out http://www.knittingschooldropout.com/

2/15 Never Not Knitting podcast http://nevernotknitting.blogspot.com/

2/16 Knitgrrl http://www.knitgrrl.com/

2/17 Sunset Cat Designs http://www.sunsetcat.com/

2/18 Neoknits http://www.neoknits.com/blog/

2/21 Tenten Knits http://margauxelena.typepad.com/