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1/15/2013 2 Comments

ISLAND giveaway

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I randomly chose the winner of our giveaway of ISLAND, and congrats to Penny!  Thanks a bunch to everyone else who came by the blog and entered the contest.  You all still have a chance to win a copy you know!  Below is Jane Richmond's ISLAND blog tour line up and you can enter to win a copy at all of these stops :)  Good luck!


J A N U A R Y
   8th - Vancouver Yarn
 10th - KD Quilts
 14th - Canadian Living
 17th - Celtic Cast On
22nd - Canary Knits
 24th - Hey Jen Renee
 29th - The Yarniad
 31st - Knitted Bliss


F E B R U A R Y
   5th - French Press Knits
   7th - Truly Myrtle
 12th - Noodlehead
 14th - Miso Crafty Knits
 19th - SweetGeorgia
 21st - A Playful Day

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1/9/2013 0 Comments

Happy Birthday to Vancouver Yarn!

Vancouver Yarn is FIVE years old!

Thanks to our Birthday Sponsor HandmaidenBC everyone gets free patterns until Friday!  Thanks Patricia!  

The patterns are the Apple Jacket, the Coffee Cup Sleeve and the Travel Tissue Sock!  

Download all three for free here.


xJanna
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1/8/2013 69 Comments

A review and book giveaway of ISLAND

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:::ORIGINALLY POSTED ON VANCOUVER YARN:::

My love for Jane Richmond's patterns grew out of my love for simple, elegant designs and my eagerness to learn new techniques.  Jane's patterns capture these elements perfectly for me.  Like a lot of knitting patterns though, there are some design aspects to Jane's new pieces that look like they might be complicated (like the lace mesh of Grace and Strathcona).  But like a lot of techniques, once you learn how to do them you realize you worried for nothing.  I'm constantly reminded that all knitting techniques are just some combination of knit and purl stitches with a little extra direction added for the tricky looking things.  Jane's patterns are so well written that I never find myself scratching my head.  I am so thankful for that, because honestly I'm the kind of knitter that freaks out a bit when things aren't going right.  I also really need to know why I'm using a technique, or how exactly a particular design feature is occurring as I make it.  I can't just read a pattern row-for-row and watch it become something, I really need to understand it.  Jane's patterns are rhythmic, and have large sections which are easy to memorize, so she's really become a go-to designer for me when I'm looking for new projects.

Her premier book ISLAND is no exception.  I will definitely be knitting all five of those lovely patterns.  The fact that the patterns are not repetitive, in the way that the book is not a book of hats for example (It includes a hat, a cardigan, a cowl, a scarf and a pair of fingerless mitts) makes this task even more enjoyable.  You could almost wear everything together once you've made them all.  I've begun with an Arbutus, which I knit with Cascade 220 Superwash*, and currently have Strathcona on my needles, made with a strand of slate grey lace cotton and a strand of lace merino in white (both Brassard yarns*).  Both have been a joy to knit.  And going back to learning new techniques, I was pleasantly surprised to learn that the mysterious slant design feature in the Strathcona was as simple as increasing and decreasing in specific spots :) Happy Janna.

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pattern: Grace   photo by Nicholas Kupiak
ISLAND is not just about the fantastic patterns though.  It is equally a beautiful photography book that anyone would enjoy regardless if they are a knitter or not.  The first half of the book is full of thoughtful photos, many of which include the knitting projects, but in between are breathtaking photos of nature on Vancouver Island.  These really give us a peek into Jane's surroundings, and more importantly her inspirations.  They really put this collection into context.  And for me, they make me miss my home-sweet home, BC.  Kudos to the photographer, Nicholas Kupiak, for capturing the spirit of this collection so well.

Okay, I know you're waiting for the giveaway part!  Here it is: Jane has graciously offered one of our readers a free copy of ISLAND.  So, just leave a comment below before Monday the 14th, and next Tuesday I'll randomly choose someone and announce the winner. AND please mention which pattern in the book you like the looks of the most.  I'm curious to know which is most popular.  I've found it hard to choose a fave, but I'm really drawn to Grace.

Below are some photos of my two projects so far from ISLAND.
*I feel I must point out the fact that my use of alternative yarns for my pieces from the book was for no other reason than that I have made it a rule to only use yarns in my stash this year.  Both for cash-saving reasons and space saving reasons.  I know that Jane must have searched high and low for the perfect yarns for all of these patterns, and one day I will make them with her chosen yarns, the way they are meant to be :)  I must say, regardless of this decision, the projects have turned out excellent.

Cherrio,
Janna

LINKS:
Purchase ISLAND
Jane's website
Jane's Facebook page
Jane's Twitter
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1/3/2013 0 Comments

Island Blog Tour and Giveaway

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I am thrilled to be the first stop on Jane Richmond's blog tour which includes a giveaway of her fantastic new book, Island.  If you're not yet in the loop about this wonderful gem take a look at this post on Jane's blog, this video preview, as well as this interview about it on A Pagan Knitter's pod cast.  Then come back here on the 8th when I will be reviewing the book, sharing some of my projects from it, and giving a copy of the book to one lucky winner.  If you want a heads up about the giveaway join our mailing list for a reminder (as well as other fun updates and goodies).

See Jane's blog here for the full line-up of tour stops.

Happy New Year!

Janna
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