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A Couple of Books for Your Feminine Side

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These books are going to Iryna.

This week I’m giving away two books that are perfect for you ladies who love feminine details and cozy knits.

Essentially Feminine Knits by Lene Home Samsøe has 25 patterns that are both rustic and feminine. There are Garter Stitch patterns, projects with leaf motifs, others that focus on the structure of the garment, cable patterns and lace. From the publisher:

Focusing on Samsøe’s signature botanical lace motifs, this collection offers designs with a variety of beautiful effects. Inside you’ll find original sweaters, tops, jackets, hats, scarves, and mittens. Each pattern reveals elegant detailing, a flattering silhouette, and classic style, all of which are combined with a playful and modern sensibility.

The projects featured in this book range from simple and quick to more in-depth–with the use of unique pattern instructions. Samsøe’s unique style guarantees boldness and authenticity, and the patterns from Essentially Feminine Knits will keep you refined, chic, and simply feminine.

A Handknit Romance by Jennie Atkinson is full of 22 vintage-inspired patterns for garments and accessories that are high on details like beads, lace, ruffles and tons of shaping.

Inspired by women’s clothing, lingerie, and accessories of the past, A Handknit Romance offers intricate and exquisite designs. Step back in time with techniques including pin-tucks, picot trims, crochet edges, lace beading, and embroidery that convey modest and flirty classic fitted patterns using a range of lace, superfine, fine, and light yarn weights.

Designer Jennie Atkinson’s attention to detail in each piece makes for a gorgeous collection of unique, precious garments that reflect today’s vogue for vintage-inspired fashion. A Handknit Romance offers beautiful projects that range from small accessories to full-size garments and suit beginner and seasoned knitters alike. Plus, this knitting resource has great advice on yarn substitutions as well as tips on how the patterns can be customized to fit all sizes.

If you’d like to win these books, leave a comment on this post before the end of the day Sunday, July 16. I’d love to know who you would knit these pretty designs for.

Thanks for visiting, commenting and sharing, and good luck!

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  5. I would knit for myself and my daughter – as long as I let her choose the pattern and yarn!

  8. I have a dear friend who has been so kind and generous with her time. I’d like to find that special sweater or gift for her.

  13. I’d definitely knit something for myself first. I’ve seen this Essentially Feminine Knits book, and it’s beautiful. Thanks for another great giveaway!!

Have you read?

Knit and Felt Some Tabi Style Slippers

The felted slipper craze that began last year doesn’t seem like it’s fading away. The Sailor Slippers, often striped knit and felted slippers made with super bulky yarn, because the project of the moment late last year (check out more knit slipper options in this post all about sailor slippers) and they’re still consistently popular with knitters.

Which makes sense because they are fun and fast to knit, and seeing them go from this giant thing to something that actually fits a foot feels a little magical. 

I have always loved felting (in fact my first book was about felting knitting) and it’s always fun for me to see people rediscover this technique. 

If you’ve knit enough plain slippers to fit all the feet you know, maybe it’s time to stitch up some tabi style slippers instead. 

Maymade Knits has designed these cute tabi ballerina slippers, made with bulky yarn and felted. They’re worked flat at first and then in rounds, and are available in 10 EU sizes (the Internet tells me add 31 to your American shoe size to get your EU size). The designer says the slippers are meant to have a close fit and you should choose a size a little smaller than your foot for the ideal fit. 

The pattern includes a video tutorial along with the written pattern. 

You can grab this pattern on Ravelry. The same designer has her own version of the striped felted slipper as well, called Sarah’s Striped Slippers. These are worked in super bulky yarn and have a contrasting foot and a striped body. These are knit flat and seamed and there are 7 size options available. Check that pattern out here if you’re looking for a more traditional slipper shape. They also look roomier so you can wear them with socks if you like. 

[Photo: Maymade Knits]