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Today
I'm going to review the book Warm Days, Cool Nights, by Corrina Ferguson.
Interweave/F+W;
$24.99
This book is perfect for me, living in California as I do.
Most
of my days do not call for warm sweaters. Yet I do love to wear knitwear when I
can. This book has plenty of ideas for warm weather in it.
I
really liked Denford, the first sweater in the book.
It has a gorgeous cable pattern that looks
like Argyle and I just fell in love with its easy shape and its comfortable
look. It can be made as a short sleeve cardigan too.
Another really appealing one is Lochlan. This is a hoodie and would work in the mild California winters.
I liked Darl, a simple cable cardigan with some open work; it would be a great layering piece for any season.
The Fayola shawl was one of my favorites, so light and ethereal and feminine, yet very attractive and easy to wear at the same time.
Another really appealing one is Lochlan. This is a hoodie and would work in the mild California winters.
I liked Darl, a simple cable cardigan with some open work; it would be a great layering piece for any season.
The Fayola shawl was one of my favorites, so light and ethereal and feminine, yet very attractive and easy to wear at the same time.
Coralue is a really pretty short
sleeved Raglan top with a graceful cable detail at the yoke -- a great item for
spring.
The
piece on the cover of the book, the Leora Tank is another really nice piece, but I would shorten it; it looks too long to me.
The
book was full of pretty and attractive pieces and I would really be
happy to wear almost any of them.
That being said, there were one or two that I did not care for at all. Let’s just say that they don't live up to the high standards of the book.
There is an allover lace dress called Alliemay. It's described as a lace tunic but in the picture it looks like it goes way past the knees.
It’s so loose and shapeless; it just isn't something that would be flattering on me, but maybe it'll be perfect for someone else.
That being said, there were one or two that I did not care for at all. Let’s just say that they don't live up to the high standards of the book.
There is an allover lace dress called Alliemay. It's described as a lace tunic but in the picture it looks like it goes way past the knees.
It’s so loose and shapeless; it just isn't something that would be flattering on me, but maybe it'll be perfect for someone else.
Overall, I
do recommend this book.
Once again, Interweave is sponsoring a giveaway of this book. Please comment on this blog post saying why you would like to win this book, and also sign up for my newsletter (top right corner of the blog) to to be entered into the drawing. Please include an email address or Ravelry ID so I can contact you if you win. I'll choose the winner on August 11, 2015 and announce it here on the blog.
Good luck!
Disclaimer: I was given a review copy of this book.
I have been knitting for about a year now and I love to give people things I knit. I like knitting because it is so versatile and there is no end to what you can create. It would be great to be able to make some of these beautiful and sophisticated tops! My email is elanora1996@gmail.com.
ReplyDeleteI would love to add this beautiful book to my knitting 'library'! The patterns look lovely! Thanks! Mamagiff on ravelry
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this book. Thank you for the chance. My Rav name is dieborl
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this book. There are so many patterns that I'd enjoy knitting. Thank you for the chance.
ReplyDeleteLmecoll on Ravelry
As someone whose internal thermostat runs hot, I am happy to find patterns for lighter items. Plus - another knitting book! Joy! Sam name on Google and Ravelry.
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ReplyDeleteI would love to win, because summer is hot here and it would be nice to have knitting to wear all year long.
ReplyDeleteA new book would be nice as I'm getting ready to knit some sweaters. Sumac on rav
ReplyDeleteThis book would be perfect for me living in SC! Especially for spring and fall!! I am EAnnRN on Ravelry. Thanks for the opportunity and the review!
ReplyDeleteI would love to knit some things for my daughter, who lives in Phoenix....can't get much hotter than that! Thank you for the chance to win a copy of the book. Ksoppelt at aol dot com
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely book! I'd love to win it so I could knit the Denford Cardigan. Love that pattern.
ReplyDeleteThere are some really cute patterns in this book.i love the hat and shawl patterns. i already receive your emails.
ReplyDeleteknittingdancer on Ravelry
I too live in California in an area that doesn't call for very warm sweaters. This is the perfect book. I would love to knit the Darl Sweater.
ReplyDeletesherryglover1 on RAV
I read about this book and have my eye on it. So many lovely patterns. And like others, I'm also in So Cal and could use some cool knit patterrns.
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ReplyDeleteI also live in California and like to wear knitwear year round. I like the short sleeved cable tee. Ravelry name is Caliknitpurl.
ReplyDeletewould love to win this.Many beautiful patterns.I am sjb1knits on ravelry
ReplyDeleteWould love this book as I can't wear wool as i find it too hot. (medical condition) I'm alikat2004 on Ravelry.com
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a great book! I live in California, too.
ReplyDeleteI love making sweaters, but dislike that they go into hibernation for 5 months every summer. These tops and shawls would help me to have a handmade wardrobe for every season!
ReplyDeleteI love the Denton sweater. Living in Southern California I'm always looking for light weight cool knits. Revelry ID: abingham
ReplyDeleteI love ALL the patterns in this book! (asimplehomestd on Rav)
ReplyDeleteSummer knitwear is genius! Light layer are ideal during spring and fall when the weather changes so drastically throughout the day.
ReplyDeleteKnitTenFeet on Ravelry
I decided to learn to knit this past December, because I wanted the ability to make something beautiful with my hands. I've been teaching myself via resources online, as my closest LYS is over an hour away. Instagram has served as a great source of inspiration to me, which I how I found your blog. Each time I begin a project, I think about how I cannot wait to wear something I made. But, by the time I finish, the project has made it very clear that it belongs to someone else, usually a friend or loved one. Living in southwest Louisiana, I do not get the opportunity to appreciate wool and winter garments the way that others may. Perhaps, I will knit something for myself with this book. Then again, maybe not. :-) Ravelry ID: Booshkaboo
ReplyDeleteThis would be a perfect book for me. I like to knit socks, but my feet are not a standard pattern size.
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