Sunday 30 December 2012

Hobbit Knits - A Review

A few months back I did a little review of  the Elvish Singing Shawlette by Josie Mercier.  Well, Josie has recently released an an awesome eBook titled "Hobbit Knits" containing the pattern for this shawl as well as four additional hobbit-themed knits. 

This gorgeous collection includes a mix of garments and accessories, all with clever details and a good range of sizes.  I love that Josie has included a variety of knitting techniques ranging from complex looking cables in the Beorn cardigan (I adore the cabled waistband in that one - it adds great interest and is flattering on many figures), to the intricate lace in the Elvish Singing Shawlette.  The Pocketses vest appears to be simple at first glance, but includes thoughtful waist shaping, handy little pockets, and provides a perfect canvas for  those beautiful buttons so many of us have been hoarding collecting.  The Mirkwood Satchel is a versatile and sturdy linen stitch shoulder-bag with a practical zipper and beautiful cable detailing on the strap and pocket.

I think that the Pony Rides in May Sunshine fingerless mitts are my very, very favourite this time around.  The cabled cuff is so gorgeous, and knitting the cuff flat and picking up stitches for the body of the mitt is a technique that I haven't tried before on mitts.  I think my Smooshy DK would be a perfect fit for these, and I happen to have a skein (or two!) stashed. 

Josie has generously donated an additional copy of this gorgeous eBook.  For a chance to win your own copy, please leave a comment telling me which item in the collection is your favourite.  The winner will be drawn (by Random Number Generator) on Sunday, January 6, 2013.  The eBook is also available in Josie's Ravelry shop.

I'm off now to dig up some yarn and start knitting.....

9 comments:

  1. This is a tough choice to make, however I think Beorn is my favourite, although I know I am going to make the Mirkwood satchel first. I even have the right yarn ready in my stash! Thank you for this contest. I also really like the Pocketses vest. hmmmm have to check for yarn for that one too!

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  2. I'm interested to see the construction for Beorn. I recently favourited a shrug with a cabled collar similar to that. I think the cables are calling me back!

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  3. oh the Mirkwood satchel is beautiful! I would love to learn to knit that one. I have just recently gotten into big time projects (socks, purses, bracelets, etc) and this will start a whole new project for me, and look amazing when I start school in two weeks for an Accounting Degree. soooooo pretty!

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  4. I have to go with the Mirkwood Satchel as well. I think it would double duty as the bestest small diaper bag for when I'm out with the small people :)

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  5. I like Beorn the best. It's actually one of the very few sweaters I've seen that is tempting me to try making a sweater!

    Thanks for hosting this giveway and introducing me to such great patterns!

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  6. Extremely difficult to make a choice, but I'm going with the Pocketses vest - looks like a great pattern and can't resist the name. :-) It's wonderful to find patterns to begin knitting some Hobbit treasures.

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  7. It is a tough choice but I think I love the Beorn cardigan most. The Pocketses vest has an awesome title though. :)

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  8. I absolutely love the Elvish Sing Shawlette! The lace pattern looks so sophisticated in that dark blue.

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  9. The Elvish Singing Shawlette is my favourite.

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