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.
This looks like a great book. Love the kids stuff.
Posted by: Anne Marie | February 15, 2013 at 11:19 AM
The book looks lovely- and I've definitely got versatile kiddo patterns on the brain lately!
Posted by: Jenn | February 15, 2013 at 11:20 AM
Great patterns - love the slouch hat!
Posted by: Joanne M. | February 15, 2013 at 11:24 AM
Love the stole & kid's patterns!
Posted by: Michelle | February 15, 2013 at 11:27 AM
Thanks for the kind words!!
Posted by: Sarah K Walker | February 15, 2013 at 11:29 AM
What a fun book.
Posted by: Merry Fenton | February 15, 2013 at 11:31 AM
Scrumptious yarns and the patterns are lovely. Looks like timeless knitting!
Posted by: Tricia S in Iowa | February 15, 2013 at 11:32 AM
Lovely! I can completely understand the obsession with that stole, it is quite beautiful.
Posted by: Katie Lynn | February 15, 2013 at 11:34 AM
I love your designs, sooo would be honored and excited to win! In any case, this mix of patterns is so inspiring!
Posted by: Anna Fuhrmann | February 15, 2013 at 11:35 AM
I would love to be a winner of this book!
Posted by: Katherine | February 15, 2013 at 11:36 AM
Love the hat pattern and the yarn. Thanks for offering this giveaway!
Posted by: Karen R | February 15, 2013 at 11:39 AM
What a fabulous prize,I would love to win. Thank you.
Posted by: Petrina | February 15, 2013 at 11:51 AM
Sign me up! I'd love to own this book.
Posted by: Mandy | February 15, 2013 at 12:08 PM
The patterns would be great to make for my grandchildren.
Posted by: Julie | February 15, 2013 at 12:18 PM
The patterns look gorgeous! I'd love a copy of the book.
Posted by: Kathy S | February 15, 2013 at 12:20 PM
I love designers that think "out of the box". Hope mine will be the lucky number!
Posted by: Barbara Seiver | February 15, 2013 at 12:23 PM
I love that kids' sweater/tunic! It would be perfect baby shower gift for my expecting friend!
Posted by: Leslie Ross | February 15, 2013 at 12:38 PM
A book that's been on my wish list for a while now - fabulous!
Posted by: Kathy | February 15, 2013 at 12:39 PM
oh my, that looks so great, I would love to win such a pretty book.
best wishes from Iceland
Frida
Posted by: Fríða | February 15, 2013 at 12:41 PM
Fantastic photos! And patterns =), and colours...
Posted by: Monika Tan | February 15, 2013 at 12:48 PM
A beautiful collection of patterns. Hope I win!
Posted by: Linda R | February 15, 2013 at 12:55 PM
Ooh, I love all the patterns, and the hat color! I've never had a chance to use or even touch Ultra Alpaca Light yet, either, so that would be a bonus! Thank you for doing this giveaway!
Posted by: Glyn | February 15, 2013 at 01:09 PM
Oh, what wonderful patterns. Love the baby sweater - have 2 tots that would rock a sweater
Posted by: Darci | February 15, 2013 at 01:09 PM
Looks fabulous. I love the wrap!
Posted by: Barb | February 15, 2013 at 01:10 PM
So beautiful. I could knit everything in this book!
Posted by: Melissa | February 15, 2013 at 01:12 PM