Among Stones: Blog Tour and Giveaway!

When Carol Feller asked me to be a stop on her Blog Tour for Among Stones, her latest self published book, I jumped at the chance to join in as I couldn't wait to have an excuse to pour over the book and get to call it work at the same time!

Since I am a knitter, (but you already knew that, right?) the first thing I do when I get a new knitting book is look to see what I want to make!  (Remember my Metropolitan Knits review and my crush on the Washington Square Cardi?)  Well the first thing that jumped out at me was Liathite, a perfectly functional hoodie with shaping which is what I need in a sweater.  It has a bit of negative ease designed into the garment so that it is fitted.... over time I have learned this is a necessity for me to end up with a sweater I love. 

I know those cables will keep the knitting interesting, and since it's worked top down I'll be able to try it on as I go to make sure it's working for me!  As I flipped through the pattern in earnest yesterday (and considered my stash yarn) I was struck by the comprehensive schematic for the sweater.  I LOVE a detailed schematic... it is much easier to modify to a pattern when you understand the target measurements.  Go Carol!

I am also struck by the details that Carol incorporates in to her designs.... just look at the lace work on the sides of Gabbro.... LOVE.  I definitely don't have time to knit a sweater at this gauge, but if I did this would be in my queue!!!! 

Oh, and another project in the book I KNOW you will like?  Check out Serpentinite!  Carol came up with an ingenious way of making an integrated beaded loop with beads that are slipped in between stitches.  The loop helps keep the scarf in place around your neck AND adds a little bling.  You know I like that : )!

All photos taken by Carol's husband, Joseph Feller, what luck to have a partner who is skilled behind the camera! All in all this book with 5 sweaters, 2 shawls, 1 mitten and hat set, AND a pair of socks is a STUNNER... I do hope you will check it out and support an independent knitwear designer!  (Also Carol is really fun to hang out with late night at TNNA... just sayin')

So Carol, being the sweetie she is, has offered a pdf copy of Among Stones to one of you!  All you have to do is leave a comment to be entered to win!  Comments will be open through Monday September9th.  I'll choose a winner on the 10th when I land home from my 2013 PA Knitting Tour : )!

Thanks for asking me to be a part of the tour Carol! 

2^nd of September       Anne Hanson                http://knitspot.com/

5^th of September       Laura Nelkin               http://nelkindesigns.blogspot.com/

12^th of September     Jean Moss       http://www.jeanmosshandknits.co.uk

19^th of September     Karen Kelty                http://www.craftsy.com/blog/

4^th of October            Ann Kingstone            http://annkingstone.com/blog/

17^th of October          Rachel Coopey            http://www.coopknits.co.uk/

21^st of October          Woolly Wormhead       http://www.woollywormhead.com/blog/

24^th of October          Ruth Garcia-Alcantud  http://www.rockandpurl.com/blog/

28^th of October          Aplayfulday                http://aplayfulday.blogspot.co.uk/