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.
What a gorgeous collection - fingers crossed!
Posted by: Erin | March 26, 2013 at 10:31 PM
I would love this beautiful book! The patterns are gorgeous!
Posted by: Kathy | March 26, 2013 at 11:03 PM
I would love to win a copy of Botanical Knits. It looks like a lovely collection of patterns. Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Linda | March 26, 2013 at 11:30 PM
Knitting and gardening are the two things in life that keep me sane (cooking might be the third) :-)
Posted by: love2stitch | March 26, 2013 at 11:44 PM
I love mitts. Spring Foliage is on my wish list. Thank you for participating in the giveaway.
Posted by: Barbara | March 27, 2013 at 12:01 AM
That Twigs and Willows cardigan is so 'me' it's a little creepy. Whoa.
Posted by: Margaret | March 27, 2013 at 12:06 AM
I love the all of these patterns! I would be happy to knit anyone of them! Thank you.
Posted by: sharon | March 27, 2013 at 12:10 AM
I can't wait for this book to come out in print. Many of the designs are on my "must Knit" short list.
Posted by: Meredith MC | March 27, 2013 at 12:23 AM
I really hope I win, desperately want to knit the cloche style hat, yummy!
sewsable on Rav
Posted by: Rachelle | March 27, 2013 at 12:28 AM
The more I see of this book the more I want it!
Posted by: Siew | March 27, 2013 at 02:00 AM
I love the cardigan, and in fact, all the patterns in this collection. Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Redhedhels | March 27, 2013 at 02:52 AM
So many lovelies in this collection! Thanks for the chance to win it.
Posted by: Malin | March 27, 2013 at 03:36 AM
Such a beautiful collection, definitely on my "to buy" list. My favorite is the Autumn's End pullover.. Thank you for the opportunity to win a copy.
Posted by: Hind | March 27, 2013 at 04:04 AM
I love all patterns in this book! I hope I win. :-)
Posted by: Monita | March 27, 2013 at 05:42 AM
This collection is lovely! I love her design aesthetics and graphic design of the patterns.
Posted by: Arlin | March 27, 2013 at 08:15 AM
I love these patterns! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Kathleen Rose | March 27, 2013 at 08:19 AM
Beautiful patterns! Hard to pick a favorite.
Posted by: Jennifer in Ohio | March 27, 2013 at 08:30 AM
Beautiful patterns - can't wait to see them up close!
Posted by: Emily | March 27, 2013 at 08:52 AM
oh wow, i hadn't seen that hat in the other previews. it's gorgeous!
Posted by: Sara | March 27, 2013 at 10:14 AM
I like anything green and leafy.
Posted by: Kathode Ray Tube | March 27, 2013 at 11:40 AM
I would love to win this book. It has so many great patterns.
Posted by: Eloise | March 27, 2013 at 12:43 PM
I felt in love with this collection at soon as it went out on Ravelry... I want to knit it all!
Thanks for the opportunity to win this great looking book.
Posted by: Cecile | March 27, 2013 at 12:54 PM
Such lovely patterns. Thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: Anika T. | March 27, 2013 at 12:55 PM
What a beautiful collection, Please enter me!
Posted by: Marthe Honts | March 27, 2013 at 01:19 PM
I love this collection-- well, anything from Alana is guaranteed to be gorgeous! Thanks form the opportunity!
Posted by: Monica | March 27, 2013 at 01:21 PM