scrumptious knits

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scrumptious knits by designer carol feller, is a slim collection of seven projects, all knit from fyberspates scrumptious yarn, a merino/silk blend available in a variety of weights.

the ebook is available both on ravelry and on the designer’s site; patterns can also be purchased separately.

the collection includes three sweaters that reflect carol’s keen eye for detail. cables, openwork, or unique construction are used to accent garment lines and provide shaping, both physically and visually.

so that even the warmer sweater styles have a lovely, feminine quality.

the yarn choices contribute to this as well; you can tell that the fabrics have a luxurious hand and beautiful drape—just the thing to provide a lighter edge to heavier cabled panels and textures.

carol uses the lighter weight version of scrumptious to create several accessory projects—a lace shawl, fingerless mitts, and a hat.

i like the vintage look of the hat and mitts in particular.

while the sweaters are a bit more involved, the accessory projects are simple and very giftable. if you have fyberspates yarns in your stash, this might be the book for you.

carol has graciously provided us with a giveaway hardcopy version of her booklet; if you’d like to be eligible to win a copy, please leave a comment at the end of this post by 9pm EST on monday, april 23rd. we’ll choose a name and report back (hopefully) on tuesday when i’m back at my desk.

good luck and have a great weekend!

256 thoughts on “scrumptious knits

  1. A skein of Fyberspates Scrumptious arrived for me last night with a friend who had been overseas. It’s gorgeous! A magnificently saturated colour that is so soft! I would very much like to own those patterns…!

  2. So many beautiful patterns! I’ve never won a thing in my life, but still – fingers crossed! Though I probably wouldn’t know which project to start with…

  3. I love Fyberspates yarns. I adore a touch of silk with my wool (the soft and the sheen!), and the colors have “depth” to them. I would love a collection of patterns made especially for these yarns.

  4. I have seen this book at my LYS (after scoping it out on both Carol’s web site and on Ravelry) and it is just wonderful. Winning it would be grand.

  5. oooh, I’ve been ogling this book for such a long time (or so it seems…) 🙂 thanks for the opportunity Anne. Safe travels.

  6. Oh Anne, that is the most beautiful collection – I’ve already planned out four Christmas gifts from reading this review. Only problem is, I don’t have the book!

  7. The patterns look lovely – I’m especially eyeing that beautiful red with the detailed work on the back!!
    Anne, I hope your trip has been wonderful!!

  8. I just love the hat and gloves pattern. very vintage looking and gloves are my favourite thing to knit 🙂

  9. Mmmmmm. Lovely knits! Would love to have the book and sit and study a bit further and surely cast on!

  10. Wow, looks like a great book, I particularly like those sweaters! Look forward to hearing who the book goes to!

  11. I’ve been eyeing these patterns. I like that they have nice clean lines with some great textural details!

  12. Beautiful book, beautiful pictures, beautiful patterns, beautiful yarns! I would love to do the patterns in this book. I’m with you, I like those vintage mitts. thanks for the giveaway!

  13. These are beautiful patterns. Hope this book comes to live with me. Thank you for the opportunity.

  14. I have bought fyberspates yarn and the quality of the yarn as well as the unique colourways has made me a repeat shopper. I would love to have this ebook or book. The designs are just different enough that I would like to try them. Thank you Anne for once more have the generosity to pass along your review copy to one of your faithful readers.

  15. Lovely book of patterns. I especially like that red vest. I’m a sucker for garter stitch.

  16. So glad to read your post with such a great book of projects!!! Just love the accessories!! Now for the patterns….

  17. You always have the loveliest giveaways (I was going to go with scrumptious, but thought that would be too obvious…)
    Alicia

  18. What beautiful patterns. My eldest daughter is such a fan of knitted accessories. I can see her rocking that hat and those gloves particular. I want to knit the blue jumper (and the hoodie). Please pick me.

  19. Several very tempting projects in ab fab yarn perfect for gift-giving and perhaps a little something for me… Thank you for offering this.

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