Wednesday, 19 October 2011

The Scrumptious Collection Giveaway!

We were sorting through stuff on our return from Ally Pally, and thought it would be nice to do a little blog giveaway.


The Scrumptious Collection1


A copy of the book, and a hank of Skinny Nef Lace in Rich Moss are up for grabs. This is enough yarn to knit either Sonning or Tirrold (all sizes short version), or even Hethe (but only in the smallest size).


It's been a few months since The Scrumptious Collection was published, so to remind you of all the lovely projects it contains, we thought we would send you to have another look at the designs. Check out the Ravelry page with all of the designs on it, and then let us know which is your favourite and why? We will draw a winner at random from all of the comments on this post next Thursday (27th October 2011). One entry per person please!


If you already own a copy of the book, we would love to get some reviews up on its Amazon page. If you feel so inclined you can leave a review here: The Scrumptious Collection on Amazon 


Many thanks, and good luck!



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67 comments:

  1. Bronagh Miskelly19 October 2011 at 02:10

    Very hard to choose but am always drawn in by the cover design Arncott and I think Stonor is fab

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  2. mooncalfmakes19 October 2011 at 02:10

    Oh I'm torn. Murcott is the one I'll knit first and the one I'm likely to wear. But I also pine to knit a beautiful ruffled vintage cape like Burdrop...
    I'll have to say Murcott. But I am torn...

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  3. Elle Camp19 October 2011 at 02:29

    Hethe. Definitely Hethe. It is so delicate and feminine. It would really make me feel like a complete girlie girl if I was wearing it!

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  4. M_1319 October 2011 at 02:38

    I fell in love with Hendred Hat yesterday. So simple and fantastic for showing off the gorgeous yarn.

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  5. Abi19 October 2011 at 03:30

    Longcot is my favourite - it looks very cosy and wearable.

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  6. GinGoddess19 October 2011 at 03:41

    Alvescott for me - just love the detailing

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  7. Alice Betton19 October 2011 at 03:42

    I love sonning it is just the right balance of pretty lace and cosy shawl. All the patterns look great and not doubt are truly scrumptious in real life.

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  8. Claire Valentine19 October 2011 at 04:26

    Alvescot. Those cables just pop out and hit me in the eyes.

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  9. Pippinpuss19 October 2011 at 04:31

    My fav is CHILDRY because it can be worn all year round & I have loads of 4 ply yarn which encourages me to make lots of them for gifts,

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  10. Rhian19 October 2011 at 05:34

    I love Challow best I think (which is why I'm knitting it at the mo!), but after that I think Hethe is stunning!
    Have done an Amazon review :-)

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  11. Diana H19 October 2011 at 06:27

    They are all beautiful. I would do the CHILDRY because I know it would fit me.

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  12. Kim19 October 2011 at 06:33

    Longcot is the one I would get the most ware from for me.....but its probably easer to say there is not one design I dislike!

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  13. Dianne19 October 2011 at 07:32

    It would have to be Alvescot, as I love cables.

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  14. Birgit Halberg19 October 2011 at 07:34

    There is no question that for me Wytham is the most striking. The lace detail and the feminine shaping of this cardigan is lovely! A close contender is Hethe - again because of the lovely lace edging and its light weight.

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  15. sara nixon19 October 2011 at 09:27

    I love Hethe

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  16. Jenny19 October 2011 at 11:24

    I love childry. Burdop is absolutely fabulous as it is so feminine. However, my favourite is Alvescot as the lace detailing is exquisite yet also looks so cosy and warm for winter.

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  17. Sarah19 October 2011 at 12:30

    As one of the most indecisive people on the planet this is incredibly difficult for me (and my intention is to solve the problem by knitting them all) but in the meantime, the one I intend to plump for first is Burdrop. There is an almost Wizard of Oz quality about it, which takes me back to my childhood, but now that I'm aging retro is contemporary and I know if I made it, people would ask me where I bought it!

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  18. Helen19 October 2011 at 12:50

    Longcot ..... gorgeous! It looks ideal for snuggling into especially as we're having this cold snap right now.

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  19. KLgrant197119 October 2011 at 12:57

    I really have to choose??!!?? Wytham then - it's beautiful. Or Longcot - it's a classy garment, or Burdrop - frilly loveliness.

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  20. anna19 October 2011 at 13:42

    murcott is the design that first caught my eye and put the book on my wanties list!

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  21. ciorstaidh19 October 2011 at 14:22

    Ooh, so hard to choose! Challow because one of these days I *will* knit a fairisle yoked jumper!

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  22. lorraine19 October 2011 at 14:39

    i love the designs in this book..my fave would have to be Alvescot..i hope i win :)

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  23. Sparkle and Co19 October 2011 at 14:50

    It's too cold out here so definitely : longcot. It seems easy to knit!
    Http://sparkleandco.blogspot.com

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  24. Cloud-chaser.blogspot.com19 October 2011 at 15:11

    Uffington is my favourite! Looks good with a pair of demons as well as a dress and looks great in about any colour!

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  25. affiknity20 October 2011 at 03:57

    Arncott and Challow are my favorites. Love the neckline details on Challow.

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  26. cguard20 October 2011 at 05:18

    They are all beautiful but the hendred hat looks like I could knit it and wear it too.

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  27. MJ20 October 2011 at 06:39

    Hadn't seen this book before, would love to win it. I love the Longcot with its classic lines and beautiful drape

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  28. Emily Wessel20 October 2011 at 07:41

    My favorite is Hinksey - they're such distinctive mitts, with a large-format design across the entire back of the hand. Very modern and distinctive, and wearable as well. Haven't seen anything quite like them before. Nice work

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  29. Fleur20 October 2011 at 07:44

    I am a big fan of arm- and legwarmers, so therefore my favorite is the pattern for'Cogges Armwarmers'.
    Wonderful photos by the way, they look really stunning!
    Have a nice day all! Ciao, Fleur (Fleurtje-Eliza on Ravelry)

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  30. Beth W.20 October 2011 at 08:25

    Alvescot...the cables are beautiful!

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  31. LauraBeth20 October 2011 at 09:27

    Fyberspates is on my list of Someday Yarns; I think a trip to the UK might be required. (Oh, no, not international travel!) Challow is really cute; I have a thing for yoked sweaters at the moment

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  32. Linda20 October 2011 at 11:08

    I really like the Wytham pattern. The lace is just scrumptious and it shapes the cardigan beautifully.
    lindaran (on Rav)

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  33. patsy coats20 October 2011 at 11:10

    I like the Arncott pattern because I love to knit hats and this is an interesting design.

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  34. croissant20 October 2011 at 11:23

    I would have to plump for Wytham as it is really chic and I could use it during the winter when I still have to look well turned out but need a good handknit! But they are all really beautiful.

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  35. Rose20 October 2011 at 12:43

    I would have to start out with Sonning with that lovely wool. My next project would have to be the feminine Hethe and next the eye catching Alvescot. What a wonderful collection indeed and such a hard decision to make. I could go on and on....

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  36. Emily20 October 2011 at 13:15

    Difficult choice, but Hinksey and Hethe are my favourites.

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  37. sushikette20 October 2011 at 15:25

    My favorite is Stonor - it's so delicate and lacy with such elegant lines.

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  38. Connie20 October 2011 at 15:46

    Ok - I have to pick two. Sorry, but Wytham would look great on my youngest daughter and Longcot would look great on my oldest. You really can't expect me to choose, can you?

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  39. Caroline Snowden20 October 2011 at 15:57

    Alvescot for me, it was a beautiful pattern to knit and showed off the yarn to perfection, besides being the first sweater I ever knitted. Still love it.

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  40. Michaela21 October 2011 at 00:32

    I love UffingtonI The leaf detail is great, and I am really drawn to red these days. That being said, I love the colour of the lace weight yarn in the giveaway! :)

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  41. emma21 October 2011 at 01:26

    I think one of my next projects will have to be a tirrold. mind you a hethe would be lovely!!!

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  42. annie Wells21 October 2011 at 03:40

    I love Wytham for it's simplicity but with gorgeous lace on the bottom, pefect for me. Must get the yarn and knit it one day!

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  43. tamI21 October 2011 at 05:51

    I really love the challow sweater.
    I'm squiggi on ravelry

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  44. Shay21 October 2011 at 07:19

    I love Murcott - so classic and pretty.

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  45. Roxyrana21 October 2011 at 07:26

    I adore Hethe, so quintesstially feminine but my vote goes to Sonning. The central lace panel is fabulous !

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  46. Angela Fodale21 October 2011 at 07:42

    It's really difficult to choose, but I'll say Arncott: maybe for the beautiful red of the yarn, or because I love the change from one section to the other. I really love your yarns!

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  47. Madeleine Cantu21 October 2011 at 10:00

    Looks like a great book. I'll have to check it out sometime! And I love that color green. :)

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  48. LaNouchette22 October 2011 at 04:15

    It's soooo hard to make a choice, but I am totally fan of mittens, and Hinksey is gorgeous. Seems to be warm enough and not to difficult ...
    I hope having a chance at drawing, cause I've meet your yarn at "le lot et la laine" this summer and they are luxurious !!!

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  49. Jenny22 October 2011 at 07:48

    I love Hethe, a perfect summer layer, feminine but not too girly.

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  50. Barbara22 October 2011 at 11:06

    Never thought I'd find a pattern book where I'd want to make EVERYTHING! I've made a start with Sonning shawl to wear at son's wedding next Spring. For sheer originality and exquisiteness I'd have to choose Burdrop as my favourite, but it is really very difficult to select one over all the rest.

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  51. Georgina Allison23 October 2011 at 01:09

    Challow just looks so flattering and simple and I'd probably wear Childry every day- I can't choose between them.

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  52. Emily Moss23 October 2011 at 02:28

    This would be so great! I think the book looks marvelous and that yarn is divine... My favorite design is Alvescot, but there are so many wonderful ones!

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  53. Per Feet23 October 2011 at 02:39

    The book looks so beautiful and inspiring. My favorite design is Hethe.

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  54. Katie23 October 2011 at 10:18

    Do I really need to pick only one favourite! The Cogges set is gorgeous, the details on Uffington are fantastic, however Childry is fabulous and in a perfect colour, that one is going in my Ravelry favs! What a fantastic giveaway!

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  55. ikkinlala23 October 2011 at 16:44

    I love Hinksey - I'm in the mood for cables right now, and these look they'd go with just about anything (they could be dressy or sporty).

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  56. Regina Phlange23 October 2011 at 18:10

    All the patterns are great, but accessories hold a special place in my heart. I really like Arncott and both Cogges patterns, but Hinksey has to be my favorite. I love how these mittens are playful and elegant all at the same time, and look super cozy as well!

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  57. Elizabeth24 October 2011 at 08:21

    Wow, this was a hard decision. I LOVE Alvescot but I'd probably make Hendred hat first.

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  58. Marci24 October 2011 at 11:24

    Hard to choose, but I think Arncott and Hinksey are my faves!

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  59. kicking_k24 October 2011 at 16:09

    They're all so pretty, but I think my overall favourite is Challow - I know that shape works well for me and the butterflies are lovely :)
    That said, if I were lucky enough to win I would totally knit Tirrold.

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  60. SarahJ25 October 2011 at 09:02

    I love Hethe - it must go on my to do list!

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  61. lilixlabaleine25 October 2011 at 15:33

    I think that Alvescot is my favorite for its original mix of cables and lace. I've seen Hethe for real, and it is absolutely fabulous, I just think it must be too difficult to knit a sweater in lace weight yarn.

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  62. ~Julie25 October 2011 at 17:54

    Love the green yarn. My two favorites are Childry and Arncott. Hope I win!

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  63. Tess26 October 2011 at 06:40

    Burdrop for me - it's gorgeous - beautiful vintage feel and lovely drape. Doesn't everyone need a not bulky cape to add to their cape collection - Oh does that reveal that I have a bit of a thing for capes...

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  64. ilana hopwood26 October 2011 at 09:06

    I was at Ally Pally and I saw tirrold , understated and hanging on the wall and then on the dress form the delicate and intricate hethe. I cant decide between the two. I bought the booklet and enough yarn to knit both patterns in 2 different colors . Love at first sight !

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  65. lynn p26 October 2011 at 17:19

    I like Hinksey because the stitch pattern is a bit unusual.
    Lynn P
    Lnupermom on Rav

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  66. Chris B27 October 2011 at 02:29

    My choice has to be Hethe so delicate yet would look great over an evening dress or with jeans AND one of my fave colours.
    I loved stroking your yarns at Ally Pally and will be putting some on my Christmas list

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  67. RavelryKnitter27 October 2011 at 02:35

    Hethe is completely beautiful. I would love to win this.

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