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GIVEAWAY! Knit.Wear's Capsule Collection: Wool Studio



Earl Grey and a new pattern book on a Sunday morning, what else do you need? I've always been a fan of the magazine Knit.Wear for its elegance and hidden pops of innovative construction techniques. Do you remember seeing that first cover in 2011? I swooned at that capelet.


Knit.Wear 2011 cover, blogged by Dayana Knits


I haven't been able to keep up with all the issues, so I'm happy that Interweave Press has put together a "Best of" series called Wool Studio. I've got a beautiful hardcover copy of this Capsule Collection of 21 patterns to review... and one copy to give away! And of course, if you just want it NOW, you can purchase it here.


Review of Wool Studio from Interweave Knits, by Dayana Knits


GIVEAWAY WINNERS: N. Cartwright and M.D. Sackfield!! (And SCROLL TO BOTTOM to see the pattern vote tally)

All you have to do is leave a comment with your favorite pattern from the book (shown below) and your Ravelry ID or best way to contact you. Also, if there is a pattern you loved making from Knit.Wear, I'd love to know so that I can check it out. I'm always looking for great patterns to share!


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I tend to like patterns with unusual construction or added elements you can only see from certain sides. A lot of these fit the bill!


Review of Wool Studio from Interweave Knits, by Dayana Knits
Love that collar detail!


Review of Wool Studio from Interweave Knits, by Dayana Knits
Nice swingy tee, but I'd lower that bust line a bit.


Review of Wool Studio from Interweave Knits, by Dayana Knits


Review of Wool Studio from Interweave Knits, by Dayana Knits
Renaissance detailing!


Review of Wool Studio from Interweave Knits, by Dayana Knits


Review of Wool Studio from Interweave Knits, by Dayana Knits
My pick. Simple but with some fun random ruching.


Review of Wool Studio from Interweave Knits, by Dayana Knits
That cable stitch is amazing.


Review of Wool Studio from Interweave Knits, by Dayana Knits
That collar doubles up for extra warmth and design interest.



Review of Wool Studio from Interweave Knits, by Dayana Knits
Funky collar!



Review of Wool Studio from Interweave Knits, by Dayana Knits
Totally classic and the twisted rib finishes it perfectly.


Review of Wool Studio from Interweave Knits, by Dayana Knits
Not sure about the hoodie styling, but love the cardi!


Review of Wool Studio from Interweave Knits, by Dayana Knits


Review of Wool Studio from Interweave Knits, by Dayana Knits
Another classic.


Review of Wool Studio from Interweave Knits, by Dayana Knits
This one is crazy, you've got to see the chart!


Review of Wool Studio from Interweave Knits, by Dayana Knits


Review of Wool Studio from Interweave Knits, by Dayana Knits
Really nice shape, would love to see this in a lighter wool.


Review of Wool Studio from Interweave Knits, by Dayana Knits


Review of Wool Studio from Interweave Knits, by Dayana Knits
Look at that side detail, fun!



Review of Wool Studio from Interweave Knits, by Dayana Knits


Review of Wool Studio from Interweave Knits, by Dayana Knits
All it takes is a stitch for a really cool cuff.


Review of Wool Studio from Interweave Knits, by Dayana Knits
Nice neckline decreases, too.


Review of Wool Studio from Interweave Knits, by Dayana Knits
Earl Grey on Sunday needs this tea. <---did you see what i did there


Review of Wool Studio from Interweave Knits, by Dayana Knits


Review of Wool Studio from Interweave Knits, by Dayana Knits
Pretty!


Review of Wool Studio from Interweave Knits, by Dayana Knits
Pockets!



Review of Wool Studio from Interweave Knits, by Dayana Knits
Very interesting construction.


Review of Wool Studio from Interweave Knits, by Dayana Knits


Review of Wool Studio from Interweave Knits, by Dayana Knits
Another Sunday necessity.


Review of Wool Studio from Interweave Knits, by Dayana Knits


Review of Wool Studio from Interweave Knits, by Dayana Knits
Party in the back! Very unique construction.



Review of Wool Studio from Interweave Knits, by Dayana Knits
This yarn is amazing in this stitch pattern.


Review of Wool Studio from Interweave Knits, by Dayana Knits


Review of Wool Studio from Interweave Knits, by Dayana Knits


So, which design would you make if you had Wool Studio in your hands?! My pick is the Ojai Top to show off a gorgeous laceweight yarn I've had in my stash... which of course is the colorway Earl Grey!


Review of Wool Studio from Interweave Knits, by Dayana Knits
madelinetosh Prairie in colorway in Earl Grey

And here's how you all voted!

Avila: 66
Monterey: 58
Pismo: 41
Brewster: 36
Ojai: 31
Carmel-by-the-Sea: 30
Chatham: 29
Eastham: 29
Big Sur: 27
Topanga Canyon: 22
Falmouth: 19
Malibu: 18
Santa Cruz: 17
Thousand Oaks: 14
Pebble: 12
Hyannis Port: 11
Pacific: 5
Truro: 4
Hartwich: 2
Wellfleet: 2


(you can purchase Wool Studio from Interweave Knits here)

Review of Wool Studio from Interweave Knits, by Dayana Knits

Comments

  1. Brewster looks wonderful! (In case international are in too, my Ravelry id is: matkailijakirppu :)

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  2. Hi - My favorite is Eastham. I also like Ojai, but I would find a way to narrow the neck opening, because I hate wide neck openings that cause sweaters slip off my shoulders.
    My ravelry id is 'bettyc'

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  3. My ravelry ID is karakav1105 and I LOVE Chatham but I could definitely see myself wearing most of these

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  4. So many great designs! I can see why you love it. This displaced California girl loves all the pattern names! Grew up in the Monterey area and lived in Ojai after college. My fave pattern is the Avila Tee. Rav amchart

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  5. Mmmhh... my favourites are Avila and Ojai, but other designs are nice too.
    My Ravelry id is anjaku.

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  6. Love the Avila and Brewster tops ... not sure I can choose between those two! And I'm loving all the other patterns too! :-D Ravelry ID : LucyMc96

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  7. I love the Brewster Cardigan. Those cables are to die for! My email is hopester777@gmail.com.

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  8. I think Pismo Beach is my favourite...but so many look awesome! What a great book. Thanks for the chance to win it!

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  9. I was surprised to find Eastham in this collection, because one of my first knitting inspirations was this lovely Poncho for my Sw(eao)ncho, as I called it. I even incorporated this pattern on my Revelry page just from the looking. I would love to knit Eastham, but this time like the one on the picture! This was a Christmas gift for myself in 2016!

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  10. Love Falmouth Cardigan but also many others Rav: normag

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  11. The Monterey Tee is stunning! lindarumsey on Ravelry.

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  12. The Brewster Cardigan looks challenging. Thanks for the chance to win! Ravelry name: nysunshine

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  13. I love the Avila Tee ... already have the yarn!

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  14. I love the Eastham Poncho. I’m PendleStitches on Ravelry.

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  15. I love the entire book of patterns. They are all lovely but if I have to choose my fav, it would be Carmel by the Sea.

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  16. Falmouth is my favorite. But there all beautiful. But I do love my cardigans and tees.

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  17. Chatham and Monterey are both going on my list. (Ravelry: fragglejill)

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  18. kazlove on Ravelry, I like the Santa Cruz and Topanga Canyon, love all the California names too.

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  19. I love Topanga Canyon! These are all great patterns! My Ravelry name is: rheaume

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  20. I love the Ojai top! The asymmetry is awesome.

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  21. I'd start with Hyannis Port, but that was a tough choice. My ravelry I'D is margvv.

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  22. My favorite is Monterey Tee it's elegant for a desert place named Tucson you can dress it up or down, you may reach my ravelry account which is: ronalice

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  23. This is difficult. So many gorgeous designs, but if I’ve to pick one it would be Pismo Beach. My ravelry id is Rixtann.

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  24. I think I'd start with (finding a special skein for) the Malibu cowl, but the Santa Cruz wrap is a good second! My ravelry ID is carlitaz.

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  25. OMG, they're all wonderful! I guess my fav is the Topanga Canyon cardigan though. My ravelry id is MichaelaSu.

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  26. Topanga Canyon and Monterey are both lovely and suit my style! The whole book is wonderful, love the selection of patterns. I am 3rdxscharm on Ravelry

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  27. Pismo Beach-I have a number of these in my favorites already.
    Lostinthedark on Rav

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  28. Love Chatham looks so comfy with a lovely drape ravelry id cmhbph

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  29. Ojay top is my favourite!
    Ravelry ID: spinne

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  30. Chatham Pullover - why I went bonkers when Wool.Studio came out.

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  31. The Pismo Beach pullover is gorgeous! I would love to make that for my trips to the coast!
    Ravelry ID: Everything Jane

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  32. I love Chatham! Simple but beautiful. Ravelry ID: missleanna

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  33. Wow, such a hard choice. Such beautiful (and wearable) designs. Favourite would have to be the Topanga Canyon cardigan - I find it rather intriguing. :) rav - therookery

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  34. Crikey I love 5 of them without paying too much attention! The one I would definitely knit first would be 'Big Sur' for 2 reasons - i) I love that quirky neckline and the stitch set against a loose, slouchy body, ii) I still dream of running the Big Sur marathon one day before I get too old and decrepit!

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  35. Big Sur pullover is for me the most amazing idea! Thank you for inspirations! Raverly: mej10

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  36. Ojai is interesting!
    My ID is perop.

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  37. My favorite is Hyannis Port! Insta is @slipslipkit

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  38. I love the unusual neck line of Big Sur. So many of the other ones would get on my"to knit list" too! My Ravelry name is StephGawne. Fingers cruised!��

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  39. I really like the Eastham Poncho and my Ravelry id is sjg082548.





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    1. Hee hee - Ojai caught my eye right away, but it's really a poncho, which I don't wear well, so my vote is for Pacific Grove (though Pismo Beach is nipping on its heels). Btw, is this a "best of" or "brand new" collection? The design names all follow a West Coast/East Coast theme, so if not new then they must have been renamed for the book. Linda Marveng's is the only one that looks familiar to me, but then I've probably seen it on her blog.

      At any rate, thank you for the drawing. If I'm the lucky winner, notify stashdragon on Ravelry.
      -- Gretchen (aka stashdragon)

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    2. I'm torn between Carmel by the Sea and Pebble Beach, but they're all so lovely! Rav ID is katriddell :)

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  40. I love Ojai. I would knit that one first, but I love a lot of projects from this book. I am looking forward to see how your Ojai will turn out! Thank you for this give-away. My rav name is Lonneke

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  41. I, too, love knit.wear and have often rued the fact that you can't subscribe. Hmm, I'm wondering if I could make the Chatham with some yarn I have been searching for the right pattern to suit. Luckily I do have that issue!

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  42. It's hard to decide. I'd start with Avila.

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  43. So many to choices! so much knitting! I'd start with Monterey. Thanks! NancyGoodrich is my Ravelry name.

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  44. My favourite model is the Chatham Pullover by Emma Welford. You can find me on Ravelry. I don`t know where to find the Number. I am relatively new on Ravelry. My name is Christina Hees. You can also find me on Facebook and Youtube under the same name. Love your work and your attitude a lot. Saw you on one of the Fruity Knitting Podcasts today and loved the interview a lot.

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    1. How exciting! That podcast has really taken off. ☺️

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  45. Oh, that Avila Tee! That got me! but so many clever constructions. Thanks for the post.
    I am adelahorakova on Raverly. Bye

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  46. Oh gosh, Pismo Beach calls to me as a sweater I would wear all the time, plus I’ve camped there and spent time on that beach. But...but...I raised my family in Thousand Oaks, so maybe I need to make that wrap...actually, there are so many great patterns in this collection, plus, having spent the first forty years of my life in California, just the names bring back wonderful memories so it would be like knitting memories with each pattern. My Ravelry name is cartwrin. Thank you for this post, ever grateful.

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    1. Hi Nanci -- I hope you're still pining for your California days because YOU WON THE GIVEAWAY! I will be contacting you on Ravelry, thanks for entering the contest.

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    2. I am so excited! Thank you, thank you, thank you! I will be knitting several of the patterns in this book and I can’t wait to sit down and slowly make my way through this book. It will bring California back to me minus the traffic. 😊

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  47. I love the Brewster Cardigan, I'm Sewsable on Rav. There are a few other patterns that I rather like too.

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  48. I like the Santa Cruz wrap. Ravelry ID is charlottetucker.

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  49. Monterey Tee. My IG name is @karleenpage

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  50. That Malibu Cowl is stunning!! It's projects like this that make me want to knit more. :D

    Ravelry ID: xxStressKnitterxx

    Thank you!

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  51. I loved that Big Sur Pullover when it came out. It's been in my queue ever since. Thanks for this lovely giveaway!! Rav username purl3agony

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  52. My favorite is the Santa Cruz wrap. Rav ID is slawson.

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  53. Ojai is my favorite - it looks like it would be fun to knit and is just my style. Ravelry ID Rachelbsc

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  54. I love Chatham. It just has that vibe, you know? And I am notprettytowatch on Ravelry (and no, I do not have self image issues! WhenI was recovering from knee surgery, my friend begged me to get a hobby, because, apparently, my mind at rest is "not pretty to watch". So I picked up knitting. See? It makes sense now!)

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  55. I love the Malibu Cowl! So pretty! -- Purlescence on Ravelry

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  56. I love topanga canyon... but I’m with you, needs a lighter wool... I’d also change the ribbing along the bottom edge, make it a bit longer, & maybe add a wee bit of waist shaping if possible.... but may not be needed in a lighter wool.
    my Ravelry is Shadowgoddess 😁

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  57. PHEW JUST MADE IT. I loooooove the Thousand Oaks pattern. The gnarlyness is very woody-treey!! I'm best found on IG: @charity.briere
    So glad to have stumbled across you via IG (thanks to Canada.knits!)

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  58. I am so thrilled that you wrote about the book, and that my pattern came third in the popularity vote! Thank you Dayana and to all who commented!

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    1. Oh you SO deserve it my Lady of Knitting Patterns!! By the way, I must say that people adore you. Do you know that? I hope you do. 😘

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