Friday 27 April 2012

Scrumptious Knits Blog Tour lands at Fyberspates!

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Carol Feller, the lovely woman behind Stolen Stitches designs has been celebrating the success of her collaboration with Fyberspates with a blog tour and it is our turn to talk about why we love the book so much.

Firstly, the book is laid out with the kind of clear and informative directions that fans of Carol have come to know and trust and includes close up photos and details of all the knitted items. Patterns are written and charted where appropriate and there's an item in here for every season.

The collection includes 3 garments and 4 accessories, all knit from Fyberspates Scrumptious yarn in a range of weights from lace weight right up to chunky. The book includes the following designs:

Ignus
- Knitted in Scrumptious Aran. This hip length tunic has delicate cable details that complement the smooth flattering shape. Knit from the top down, with raglan shoulder shaping, the side cable detail has decreases worked down each side for smooth shaping.

Bakersville
- Knitted in Scrumptious 4ply/Sport. This hooded cardigan is knitted from the top down. It features a hidden pocket and i-cord edging.

Taupo
Taupo
- Knitted in Scrumptious Chunky. The unusual construction of this cap-sleeved cardigan makes this a very fun knit. Worked from side to side starting at the center of the back, curvy short row hip shaping, clever side joining and short row sleeve caps can introduce you to several new techniques. Vertical accent rows add visual interest and help make this a very flattering knit.

Flama
- Knitted in either Scrumptious Lace or 4ply/Sport. Simple and effective, this shawl has a delicate central lace panel and garter stitch outer panels. Worked from the bottom up, optional beads are added to the lace central panel. They add weight and sparkle to the shawl.

Haruna Gloves
& Haruna Hat - Knitted in Scrumptious DK/Worsted. These simple gloves have a little flair at the wrist with a decorative gather and faux bobble buttons. Wrist fastens using a snap to ensure a perfect fit. A gathered edge and garter stitch detail create an off centre interest for this hat. Knit in the round from the bottom up, the head band is fastened using a snap for a perfect fit.

Vesuvius
- Knitted in Scrumptious DK/Worsted. A cowl is the perfect winter accessory, and an eternity cowl is twice as good! Wrap it twice around your neck you’ll keep yourself warm and look stylish at the same time! Knit in the round, this simple dropped stitch pattern creates a lovely textured cowl.


 


Haruna
Here at Fyberspates we've been fans of Carol for some time and so it's been great to see the enormous positive reaction the book has enjoyed. There have been lots of knitalongs both in the Fyberspates and Stolen Stitches group on Ravelry with lots of inspiration for colour choices and styling. You can buy a hard  copy of Scrumptious Knits here at the shop or get the e-version on Carol's own site here.

To celebrate the success of Scrumptious Knits, we are hosting a competition here on the blog. You can win 2 skeins of Scrumptious 4ply, enough to make the Flama shawl, in a colourway of your choice. All you have to do is leave a comment on the blog telling us which colour you would knit the Flama shawl in.  Be sure to enter before 10th May 2012 as the winner will be selected by random number generator here on the blog on Friday the 11th May 2012. Good luck!

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Next on the Scrumptious Knits Blog Tour is Romi Hill so be sure to pop along and see what Romi thinks of the collection.



42 comments:

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  2. Ooh, I think I'd do it in the Ysolda colour, Flying Saucers!

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  3. Flying saucer a close second but water is the winner
    Just imagine light bouncing off and it would go with everything
    Cath
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  4. I'd love to make Flama in Ysolda's Dandelion & Burdoch although a close second would be Petrol. Love your colours!

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  5. I figure it out in Oyster. will be perfect for all occasion :-)

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  6. I would make it for my sister in the gorgeous purple.

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  7. I woul love to have make a Flama shawl in Cherry, and another in Teal, and another in Flying Saucers, and another. . .

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  8. Defintely Cherry I think!

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  9. Merino/cashmere sport in Hedgerow: snug and beautiful!

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  10. I would make it in teal or purple, but all the colors are GORGEOUS!

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  11. I would love do make it in teal. Would be perfect!

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  12. Absolutely Cherry ......

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  13. Purple is beautiful and my favorite color, but the cherry looks yummy. Maybe it would have to be 1 of each . Thanks!

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  14. I would make it in teal, sister 1 would like it in Cherry, sister 2 would like it in midnight and mum would like it in Gold! Well that's my christmas knitting started :-)

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  15. oh, teal teal teal. always teal! beautiful.

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  16. I would make it in Cornflower. So pretty!

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  17. I would use Dandelion & Burdoch. I loved to drink it as a kid and have not seen it in years.

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  18. Dandelion and Burdoch

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  19. I would use Cornflower as it would bring out the blue of my eyes.

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  20. Obviously Teal my fav Fyberspates colour :)

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  21. Had to ponder this for a while but I really love the cornflower blue colour the most. Having said that I think the shawl would look just as amazing in any of your colourways.

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  22. I'd use Oyster. It isn't my usual colour choice - I'd normally pick something blue or grey - but it keeps drawing me in...

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  23. I'd use Oyster or Cherry. Or both… I love Cherry, and I find Oyster stylish.

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  24. Id love to make it in cherry! or maybe oyster
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  25. I would make it in Teal for my BFF's Mum who lost a son to cancer this year and gets cold... really easily.

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  26. It would have to be the cornflower. My little brother is getting married in July and the cornflower is a perfect match to his tie. It would look stunning on his bride.

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  27. For me it would definitely have to be the Cornflower Blue as it is such a beautiful colour that reminds me of summer and would make my eyes bluer than they already are, a close second would be the water colour.

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  28. Kathryn Dagless30 April 2012 at 09:54

    A gorgeous shawl, I'd make it in Slate and wear it everywhere :0)

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  29. Cornflower for my gorgeous daughter.

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  30. I'd make it in your lovely purple.

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  31. Thank you for the giveaway! If I had the possibility, I'd choose Flying saucer with Slate ending. Or Slate with Flyer saucer ending? Do I have to choose right now? Too many wonder-colours to love! The Oyster is also very inspiring! And how nice would be to hold Water and Dandelion & Burdoch together ...
    First thing first: Flying Saucer.

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  32. All the colours are gorgeous, but my secret favourite is Water. It is so delicate and beautiful and the Flama shawl would be just stunning in that colourway and would go with everything.

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  33. I like them all!!!

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  34. either blue slate or water, both are such lovely subtle colors.... pale verdigris is still my favorite of yours, however :)

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  35. Hmmmmm - hard to make a decision with those luscious colours but cherry or Dandelion & Burdoch win the day, I think. Thanks for the generous giveaway :)

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  36. Ysolda's dandelion and burdock though the name has me mystified, but all the colors are beautiful!

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  37. Susan Wetherall9 May 2012 at 14:51

    I am torn between midnight and water both neutral colours.

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  38. I'd like to make the Flama shawl in Water - a little luxury just for me!

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  41. Oh Election socks!! They're lovely. I am snititg here listening to the ABC radio with butterflies in my stomach, waiting to hear the decision of the last two independents. Here in The Apple Isle we are used to minority government, and we're still here!!I am sorry to hear you are not well, it's awful being poorly. I hope the sunny weather is cheering you up and making you feel better. It's taken 9 days for me to feel better so I hope you recover more quickly.I am toying with the idea of a PSC too, MrsDrWho even talked about one not that she will knit any, and if an almost non-knitter can know about it, I figure I should make myself one too. I think you need a plain pair for travel knitting and a fancy pair for stationary knitting!!!

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