Through the Loops!: Wearwithall

February 15, 2013

Wearwithall

I've got another book review and giveaway today, but first let me say congratulations to Cindy who's name was selected using a random number generator to win a copy of Gudrun Johnston's Knit With Me.

Now on to today's book, Wearwithall.

When I was in Maine last September for Fiber College I was lucky enough to get to hang out with two fun, creative, inspiring women - Mary Lou Egan & Gale Zucker. At the time Mary Lou along with 4 good friends - Theresa Gaffey, Scott Rohr, Shelly Sheehan, and Sarah K. Walker, had just published Wearwithall and Mary Lou brought several samples from the book with her for the Fiber College fashion show. Theresa Gaffney's Stole was a show stopper. As the model walked the runway wearing this multicolored wrap the crowd could not restrain itself and comments like "that's gorgeous" and "how beautiful" were heard around the room. I could sense all of those knitters dreaming about what colors and yarns they'd choose for their own version of this very wearable stole. I know I was.

photo copyright Gale Zucker used with permission

Wearwithall is filled with designs like this that are both beautiful and versatile. And the book goes further to show knitters variations on each design, giving the 13 patterns limitless options. Mary Lou's sweet Baby Sweater and Tunic with it's choice of sweater or dress would make a wonderful baby gift for either gender. The Wearwithall website extends the options by giving us instructions for a pretty flower embellishment.

photo copyright Gale Zucker used with permission

The book is illustrated with Gale Zucker's outstanding photographs. I'm a HUGE fan of Gale's work, both her knitting photos (have you seen this chicken*?) as well as her photos of "Real People* in Real Places*", and this book is filled with photos that beautifully show off the designs through Gale's unique lens. One of my favorites is this playful shot of Sarah K Walker's Child's Vest.

*Give those links a second, a charming dog photo will come up first, then the photo I linked to.

photo copyright Gale Zucker used with permission

The authors of Wearwithall have kindly offered to send one of my readers a copy of the book along with the 2 skeins of Berroco Ultra Alpaca Light in the color Turquoise Mix. This is the yarn used for Martha Alvarado's slouchy Hat.

photo copyright Gale Zucker used with permission

For your chance to win the book and skein of Ultra Alpaca Light, leave a comment on this post by midnight on March 1st and I will randomly select one winner.

Feb 15, 2013 10:14:03 AM

171 Comments

I'd love to have this book - and the yarn!

Posted by: jennybookworm | February 19, 2013 at 08:43 AM

Looks like a great book.

Posted by: Melissa | February 19, 2013 at 10:41 AM

What a great giveaway! Thanks so much for offering it.

Posted by: Maryanne | February 19, 2013 at 12:33 PM

Love that chicken and her bonnet/hat! great photography!

Posted by: Faye | February 21, 2013 at 04:33 AM

The baby sweaters are cute!

Posted by: Kristen | February 21, 2013 at 01:23 PM

What a great set of patterns.

Posted by: Amy J | February 21, 2013 at 04:45 PM

I'd love to win that! Turquoise is one of my favorite colors!

Posted by: Anne | February 21, 2013 at 05:55 PM

Beautiful patterns. I would love to win this book.

Posted by: Kathleen R. | February 22, 2013 at 09:16 AM

I adore the color turquoise; would love to work with the yarn skeins. The stole is stunningly beautiful!!! Would love to see the rest of the patterns in Wearwithall.

Posted by: Elizabeth | February 22, 2013 at 04:38 PM

I love the little dress with the striped legs underneath! And the chicken. What fun!

Posted by: Lisle | February 22, 2013 at 09:07 PM