As part of the Botanical Knits blog tour I've got a book review and giveaway for you today.
But, before I start I want to tell you about a few classes I'll be teaching in April.
First up on Saturday April 7th I'll be teaching Abby's Blanket at The Wooly Monmouth in Red Bank, NJ. Abby's blanket works equally well in a single color or as a stash buster using 10+ colors! Head over to The Wooly Monmouth website to learn more and to sign up.
April 20 & 21st I'm heading to Pittsburgh to teach 3 classes at Natural Stitches - Triangular Shawl Design, Mitten Design, and Stranded Colorwork. If you live in the Pittsburgh area I hope you'll join me for one or more classes.
Now on to Botanical Knits, if you are the kind of knitter who adores botanically inspired knitting patterns this is the book for you. Alana embellishes the 12 lovely designs in her new book with leaves of every type. As the daughter of a pair of passionate gardeners (and hybridizers), I have a weakness for this sort of thing.
A pair of mitts with spring foliage growing up the thumbs? Yes, please.
A pretty cardigan with neat little leaves, standing at attention along the yoke? Don't mind if I do.
A vintage inspired cloche with an oak leaf jazzing up one side? Absolutely!
With 4 sweaters and 6 accessories, all beautifully photographed, this book offers something for everyone. The only difficulty will be choosing which pattern to cast on first.
Alana has been kind enough to offer one lucky winner a copy of the digital version of Botanical Knits. To enter simply leave a comment on this post by midnight on April 2nd and I will use a random number generator to select the winner. One entry per person please.
But there's no reason to wait for the drawing. Alana is offering incentives for preordering the printed version of the book - which will be available in May (the digital version is available for immediate download). Head on over to the Botanical Knits website for more information.
Photos © 2013 Alana Dakos, NNK Press and Never Not Knitting. Used with permission.
I really like that Oak Trail hat. The others things are very nice as well. I'd love to have the book to see the rest.
Posted by: SallyBC | March 26, 2013 at 04:34 PM
I am loving this collection. Especially the hats!
Posted by: Katie Lynn | March 26, 2013 at 04:35 PM
I love this book. Can't wait to knit some of these patterns.
Posted by: Kathy Polland | March 26, 2013 at 04:42 PM
I would love to have a copy of this book, thanks for the chance!
Posted by: SharonM2 | March 26, 2013 at 04:45 PM
Those patterns are beautiful
Posted by: Brooke | March 26, 2013 at 04:48 PM
Love the Twigs and Willows sweater. Would really enjoy winning this collection.
Posted by: Harriet | March 26, 2013 at 04:54 PM
I'm in love with Alana's new botanical collection. All of her designs are beautiful! Would love the chance to win a copy of this!
Posted by: Katja | March 26, 2013 at 04:58 PM
All of the designs are so lovely!
Posted by: thao | March 26, 2013 at 05:17 PM
The patterns in this book are just lovely. I haven't seen one that I didn't want to knit!
Posted by: GemfireKnits | March 26, 2013 at 05:17 PM
very pretty!!
Posted by: sarah | March 26, 2013 at 05:21 PM
Wow - those look gorgeous...I think I'd start with the hat...
Posted by: Mousy Brown | March 26, 2013 at 05:24 PM
I have been eyeing this beautiful and clever collection.Thank you for offering this chance to win a copy.
Posted by: Donna | March 26, 2013 at 05:30 PM
Love this collection so much - indeed difficult to decide what to knit first.
Posted by: elke | March 26, 2013 at 05:45 PM
Those are very lovely patterns that would keep a knitter busy for a while! (And maybe paired with a Plucky yarn... what a match!)
Posted by: Lori On Little Traverse Bay | March 26, 2013 at 06:04 PM
I love the sweater with the leaves! Beautiful collection!
Posted by: Mary R Ducker | March 26, 2013 at 06:09 PM
What a lovely book!
Posted by: Nycteris | March 26, 2013 at 06:39 PM
I love the little details.
Posted by: Tracey | March 26, 2013 at 06:45 PM
All the patterns are just fabulous! I think I would start with the cloche and then the mits
Posted by: Sara Mackey | March 26, 2013 at 06:51 PM
These all look gorgeous
Posted by: Pixie | March 26, 2013 at 07:05 PM
Lovely collection! I really like the cardigan Twigs and Willows and I might just have the perfect yarn to cast on with...
Posted by: Dawn K | March 26, 2013 at 08:20 PM
The designs look lovely. I would love to win.
Posted by: Helena | March 26, 2013 at 09:06 PM
I love these designs! So beautiful!
Posted by: Serena | March 26, 2013 at 09:14 PM
I love her patterns -- so beautiful!
Posted by: Jill L | March 26, 2013 at 09:27 PM
Such pretty patterns! I'd love to win!
Posted by: Lisa | March 26, 2013 at 10:06 PM
oooooh! I hope I win!!!
Posted by: Mallory | March 26, 2013 at 10:30 PM