ISLAND collection: Arbutus (far left), Strathcona (center), Renfrew (top right), Rathtrevor (middle right), Grace (bottom right).
I've been a fan of Jane Richmond's designs for a while- her knits have a clean, minimal aesthetic that is very modern and very timeless at the same time, traits that I really admire. When Jane first starting talking about doing a collection on her blog, I was excited to see it- I knew ISLAND would be gorgeous.
The photographs from the book are all beautifully done, and the layout is really inviting. The book feels very thorough and is consistent in the experience of the book, which truly evokes a west coast vibe, true to Jane's Vancouver Island roots. I have a really tough time picking a favourite:
Arbutus is fascinating in it's construction and looks very wearable, and Grace looks like a perfect raglan cardigan that would go with absolutely everything. I was especially interested to see a table of information for all the sizing measurements and stitch counts for Grace, the sweater. I've never seen a more thorough outline of the specifications for a sweater, which makes is perfect for altering to customize a perfect fit, and if you are beginning to think about sweater design, shows just how much work goes into crafting a well fitting garment.
You should check out all the amazing FOs from these patterns on Ravelry. When you
see all the beautiful FOs from this collection it is clear that the
knits speak for themselves.
Would you like a chance to win a copy of this beautiful book? I bet you would! Leave a comment (including your Ravelry ID or email, so I can get in touch with you if you win!), comment on Facebook, or tweet about it! You can get extra entries to win if you comment AND facebook/tweet. The winner will be posted Sunday, Feb 3rd.
212 comments:
1 – 200 of 212 Newer› Newest»these designs are really beautiful. I like the hat and the cardigan most :) If I win, i'd start the hat right away
mail:
mydonath@googlemail.com
Yes, yes, yes, I've been ogling these designs just today!
fridica on Rav
All these knits are so beautiful! Hard to choose one favourite.
Thanks for this giveaway!
Id Ravelry : lounatine
I really like her designs - I finally finished my first ever sweater for myself from her 'Ladies classic raglan pullover' pattern and I'd like to try a new one! (jennybookworm on rav.)
All of the designs are beautiful! I really like the cowl. It has such an unusual construction!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Rav Id: essiz
Beautiful, thanks for sharing! I love the cowl, and of course I would love to win the book! :)
Beautiful collection, the cowl is really pretty!
hippadeemo on Rav
Such gorgeous patterns! I love the cardigan.
Rav Id: bananaducky
The designs and photography are beautiful! Please enter me into this giveaway! Thank you!!
Ravelry ID: multicrafty
I love all of Jane's designs and can't wait to get my hands on this book
Haleyw at gmail . Com
Lovely!
Seems like a great book, I'd love the chance to own a copy :)
Ravelry id: bamboonumber1
These look like exactly my style - simple, modern but made by hand. Beautiful!
I love this book and would be so happy to win! Thank you for the chance! Stephanie (indigodogmt on Ravelry)
And my Rav id is showbiz! (I didn't realize it wouldn't leave my email address...)
I want to win this book so badly! I'm holding out buying it but I will buy it if I don't win it. All the patterns look awesome and the photography amazing.
maybaby23 on rav
Lovely book.
www.castlecountrystitchery@blogspot.com
The design are truly beautiful! I've been knitting so much baby stuff lately, any of these articles would make for a welcome change.
Ravelry ID: bee88
Beautiful designs. Thanks for the giveaway!
Rav ID: annarichknits
Oh, I would love a chance to win this book! Grace is my favourite design from the group. It looks like a beautiful collection.
taloferia on ravelry
i really love the designs of this collection- all are classically wearable. well done!
-duniknits on rav
These designs are all really beautiful in their simplicity. I especially like the cardigan, I've been looking for a nice pattern for one for some time! Thanks for the giveaway!
Ravelry ID: TrixieTerrible
Oh I would love to knit some of these designs!
Ravelry id: knityogagirl
Well, I've been eyeing the Renfrew hat -- but every time I see the cowl, Arbutus, it looks more interesting! Maybe it's "growing" on me? AnnBan on Ravelry.
These are all beautiful - I want to knit all 6!
My email is palmerck10@gmail.com
This looks like such a beautiful book- I, too am a fan of Jane's designs. I think the cardigan is so lovely.
Rav ID: kimidawn24
What a beautiful set of patterns!
kjramstack at yahoo dot com
How wonderful these are.
They would be such an array of new patterns to keep me busy.
msgb245 at gmail dot com
I love the cardigan too! Really, almost all of Jane Richmond's designs are absolutely amazing.
GennieCatastrophe on Rav
Oh, the designs are beautiful, but that cardigan is perfect! I would love to knit that.
Gemfirefly on ravelry
What a sweet little collection!
motan on Rav
Yes please! StormCoast on Rav.
Looks like a lovely collection! I'd love to win. I adore the cardigan.
JerseyShoreDeb on Rav
Beautiful!
Thank you for the opportunity
This is such a beautiful book! I'd probably knit the Arbutus first - it looks so cozy with some great texture. Thanks for the review!
These are all lovely patterns. Love the cardigan and the cowl too.
joannewm from Ravelry
Lovely!
gracepf @ rav
I've had my eye on this book since the previews were out! I'd love to knit every single pattern in it!
sassykrafty on Ravelry
I looked the book up for more pics, really cool! I think if I don't win it, I'm going to buy it ;)
rav: Klarie
These are lovely! I like the scarf and the cardigan best.
rkrentzwee at gmail dot com
I love the Grace sweater. It's lovely. :)
wow they all are amazing!
i love the cowl best. the cardigan is a close second!
Those are some really cool patterns in that book. I also like that she has made it easy to customize if you need. I'd love to own it!
nemmanem on ravelry
Beautiful patterns! Love the small details.
txtaurus on ravelry
Gorgeous designs.
I really like the Renfrew hat (my favorite hats have to be slouchy with cables, so this one is perfect!).
Thanks for the review and giveaway.
CecileinIndiana on Ravelry
My favorite is Arbutus!
beautiful! I'm very new to knitting and love the cowl and scarf that are shown. I hope I win! I knit my first cowl just past weekend!
skapow on ravelry
I'm obsessed!! I want the cowl right now!!
sarahelana on Rav
i love everything in this book - would love to win it!!
Rav ID: Judigo
I would cast on the hat first -- I saw on Jane's blog that she knit one in Malabrigo Rio in the Ravelry Red colorway and it looks amazing!
Rav ID: ride2fly
Love these designs, they are simple and beautiful. Would love the book so I could knit them all.
I love Jane's patterns, too. This new collection is amazing.
These are very clean and nice just my type of patterns!
ravelry id tcufrogrn
Beautiful collection of patterns.....I would love to knit Grace...have some TFA sock yarn just waiting for the right project.
Thanks and happy knitting.
Lyn. lyn41( ravelry)
Stathcona is so gorgeous and I'd pick that same colour! jfunk5 (ravelry)
Love the arbutus!
I would love to make Renfrew...looks great. duncanch on ravelry
I love every design in the book. my favorite is the cardigan...and that cowl!
I can't wait to get my hands on all these patterns! Thanks for the giveaway :)
The more I see these patterns the more I want to knit every one of them. Renfrew would be the first on the needles, then Grace! Ravelry - Zaelia-Blue
I love Grace, and I think I would cast on for Strathcona straight away. It looks like the perfect accessory.
RavId: AmandaLynA
The book has some gorgeous designs in it! I'd love to win a copy :) (SarahVV on Rav)
I love all of them and Jane's patterns are so easy to follow. I think I will make Arbutus first, but I adore Grace.
jska510 on rav
Wow! I just love the cardigan and hat! Thanks for the giveaway :D
bean1082@gmail.com
These are great designs! Would love to win the book, of course! :)
Oh yes, I would love a copy of these lovely patterns!
Ooh, I'd love a copy! The Grace cardigan looks perfect -- very wearable and classic, but with just enough interest from the stitch pattern at the top.
I would love to have this book as a "knitting preview" for my summer trip to Vancouver !
viviknit@gmail.com
All of these are so beautiful! I think the mitts are my favorite.
ravID: ferventknitter
Thank you for giving away this great book. I love Grace! and would have to start one soon if i won.
Raverlry ID -brabb
I love this collection, particularly the grace cardigan.
naomil1@verizon.net
I'm from an island not far from Jane's and have long wanted to work up a collection inspired by home -- tickled that Jane has done so in the mean time! All of these look very wearable, and we're all about that in the Pacific Northwest.
Beautiful collection. I'd knit/wear any of these designs.
Thanks for the opportunity!! I'll be FBing and Pinning!
RavID: Naycha
I would love a copy of this book. Mel at the Singlehandedknits podcast has raved about this book!
LakeviewChica on rav.
I would love to win a copy! Thanks so much for such an awesome give-away.
I don't enter many giveaways, but this is one that I would love to win! :)
Everyone of the patterns is gorgeous and I'm eager to knit them all! I would cast on for arbutus first, I'm intrigued by its construction.
(knursekettle on ravelry)
Lovely designs and a lovely book. I would love a copy!
greyowl (ravelry id)
Awesome designs! I just love that hat!
email: karinelarose@gmail.com
RavID: taffywduck
Love the book. Thanks for the giveaway.
RavID:anakcumiilang
I love the cardigan too! I would knit it in a stormy grey-blue, just likes the skies on the west coast.
Oh, how I love love love Island. I can't wait to knit Arbutus, and Renfrew is the hat of my dreams. Honestly, ever time I see one of Jane's patterns I just swoon.
Rav. ID: ahickman
I am venea on Ravelry - and oh boy I'd love to get my hands on a copy of this! The author's been doing book signing tours of the yarn stores in my area and I haven't been able to go to any of them. :(
Beautiful designs!
Ravelry ID - sunflower722
I love this collection. Very wearable.
knitterlydesigns @ Ravelry
I love that cardigan! I would be super excited to win this! Love your blog, and you daughter is so cute!!
Rachel
I love this collection. But most of all, that Grace cardi. Juicyknits on Ravelry.
What a lovely book! kreaturekat on Rav.
Each time I see photos of this collection I find another pattern I want to cast on. This time it's Grace.
I too am such a huge fan of Jane Richmond's designs. I already have several of her patterns in my queue, and I would LOVE to have a copy of the book to be able to knit these babies as well. I think Arbutus and Grace are my favorites. Thanks so much for the giveaway!
BeanerShnump on rav.
I think I might have to knit myself a Grace cardigan!
rav id: nassau
I have been drooling over this pattern collection ever since I saw the first pictures! Everything is so beautiful and simple and wearable! Plus, it's fun to know that the designer is so close to my home, which makes the design inspirations and names really speak to me. Must make all of these!!!
rav ID ravenousrowie
Gorgeous - I fell in love with that cardigan as soon as I saw it!
Jane has such wonderful designs, I love that Arbutus pattern! I hope I win this book :)
Thanks for the opportunity!
rav: angielovesmaps
angielovesmaps@gmail.com
I just love the patterns for the cowl and hat - so pretty!
It truly is a beautiful knitting book. The photos really show off the projects. I'd love this book for myself! :)
Rav ID: Mumuktu
I think the cardigan is my favorite - I always find it hard to find cardigans I like, but this one seems just right!
foetle on Rav
I love Renfrew, but I might have to pick Arbutos or Strathcona. Who am I kidding...all of these are fabulous. I'm also in love with the cardigan.
I just love the Grace cardigan
katepricey on Rav
So many nice patterns...so little time
The collection looks lovely, wearable, and knitable!
Love the hat. The designs are beautiful.
deblyn153 on RAV
Gorgeous! I would love to win a copy!
jillypox on Rav
Such a gorgeous collection. I love that cardigan pattern the best.
I love them all and would love to be the lucky winner! My Ravelry ID is: Pacas
I love love the hat and cardigan the most, I already have yarn for both :) Fingers crossed!
hotcheese on Ravelry
oh yes, please! the designs are beautiful!
rebekah[.]diehl[@]gmail[.]com
Pick me please!! :)
These definitely are modern & lovely designs!!! I love eyelets in my patterns!!!
Rav Id: 9crafty11
These designs are beautiful. I look at them often!
Ravelry ID: lauramcc
Lovely designs! She is such a talented designer. I would love to win!!
OMG, I love this whole collection! Beautiful!
Rav ID: melosa
These look wonderful! This collection looks like a lot of thought went into it.
Serenova on Ravelry
I'll start with Arbutus ... all of the designs are so beautiful!
mail:
b-bernard@nga.gov
I'm a big fan of Jane's designs too. Even if I don't win it, I think I'll be treating myself to this collection!
Rav ID: SarahStockinette
I love Jane's designs so please enter me in the contest.
My Ravelry is Knitcoach
How beautiful! I'd love to have any one of these on my needles right now.
lmoya42@gmail.com
Beautiful designs! I love the colors and yarns used in the pictures too. Love that cowl!
Ravely renees3
Love LOVE that cardigan!
capitalcrafter on Rav.
Ooooh I'd love to win this! Posted on twitter & Facebook too!
love these designs! ravelry id: lindsaylu4
Thanks for the giveaway.
Love he designs.I would love to own this book. thank you for the giveaway!! rav id busymom07755
These designs are beautiful!
I'd love to win - the patterns are gorgeous!
ksh on Rav
I also love Jane's designs and have been wanting a copy of her book since it came out.
Thanks for the great giveaway. :)
RavelryID: Jmwa
Strathcona looks interesting. I've been into scarves on the bias lately.
abillion on Ravelry!
Love all the patterns in this book. Jane has such a classic style. I'd start with Strathcona, but the Grace cardigan is on my radar too.
mhchong@aol.com
It's just beautiful, I'd like to knit all.
Thanks for your blog
rav Id : sagasy
Thanks for introducing me to Jane's patterns and the giveaway! Her designs are classic, and I like her aesthetic: photos with whitespace to showcase her designs. Lovely.
Rav ID: jenmazzy
beautiful designs. thanks you for the giveaway.
Ravelry- ummrania
I love love Grace and Renfrew!
Oh, I just love all of these, especially the Grace sweater!!! Thank you for the chance to win this lovely book! :)
Rav ID: modernmedievalist
I love all of these designs!
NikNak08 on Ravelry :)
I'd ove to have that collection! Grace has been sitting in my queue for a while now.
blomman on Ravelry
Time and time again, my eye is drawn to Renfrew and my hands want to make one!
(Kamigaeru on Rav)
The designs are lovely!
ulca on Rav
Ooooooh!! Me me me!! Love these designs! Isn't Strathcona amazing? Such a simple design but so beautiful! I would love to win this one!!
angeleena on rav
Lovely designs! I would like to knit a few of them ;-)
Thanks for the giveaway, Claudia
ferdinanda on ravelry
Thanks for the giveaway! ellabobella on Rav
I've admired Jane's designs for a long time even if I haven't knitted any of them yet. I'd love to win!
-Ravnejenta on Ravelry
I already have a few of Jane's designs, and this particular collection looks amazing. I would love to own this book!
I am schaetzchen on ravelry
This is a great! discovery!! I love her simplicity!.. Yes.. please enter me in this contest!
laurabal25@gmail.com
Please enter me in this contest. The book looks awesome.
I am loving that Arbutus cowl, really pretty
These are really beautifully elegant designs. I'm Stitched-Together on Ravelry.
Wow, they look beautiful. Here is to hoping that PurlTopia is the lucky Ravelry ID!
beautiful patterns! Thanks for the chance.
I too live on Vancouver Island so really appreciate how Jane interprets our beautiful island into gorgeous knitwear! Thanks for this opportunity to win this book.
Ravelry ID: triknittyacres
I love that sweater - and I am always happy when I get a sweater pattern with a good schematic!
Janalukas on Rav
Very pretty! I would love to win. Thanks
gussek on Ravelry
Oh wow! These designs are gorgeous!
Rav ID: maidinengland
I would live to cast on right away for the Stratcona! What a beautiful collection!
I like the gloves best.
Ravelry ID: spanishbom
I love everything Jane designs! They are always so gorgeous! It's very hard to pick a favourite....everything is just beautiful!!
Thank you for offering this giveaway!
Ravelry id: mvink
The designs are gorgeous! Thanks for sharing and offering an amazing book!
Rav ID: shopanpdx
Some great designs! I always like her patterns! Thanks for the giveaway!
Just what I needed, more patterns for my queue! Beautiful, all of them!
Julie
Rav ID: JulesBr
I have a crush on the renfrew hat right now. I'd even buy quality yarn to knit it in :)
I love it, esp the green hat! My Rav ID is AnnaHj.
I love all the patterns. I need to knit Renfrew and Rathtrevor!!
-Crystal
Rav ID: cadame
This book looks awesome! I'd knit Arbutus. I'm really into cowls right now. Thanks for the chance to win.
Ravelry ID: veronicamade
Beautiful patterns! I would love to win this book :) Thank you for the giveaway :)
rav: Phoebe25
Love all of Jane's designs! Thanks for the giveaway.
WoollyMomma on Rav :)
Oh my goodness I love all of those patterns! This book will soon be in my library no matter what. Thanks for the giveaway!
Ravelry: hopem2
Thanks for the giveaway. My favorite is Grace
karitive on Rav
I love Grace!
laniamore on Ravelry
Arbutus intrigues, but Grace is beautiful too. They're all gorgeous.
Whoops! Forgot my rav id. Helios7
Love the sweater and I think this will be a sweater year for me so that is what I would knit first.
my name on ravelry is mjm
Lovely garments!I would love to knit them all.
Swedishgrandma on Ravelry
The pictures/patterns look awesome. Would love to win this. Is it in the stores yet?
That collection looks so beautiful!
my rav ID: Lete
Like them all, but love the slouchy hat.
hunakai on Ravelry
I would love to knit all these designs. The hat and cowl are at the top of my queue! bufo13 on ravelry
I wonder if I have enough needles to cast on everything all at once?
WittKnitter2011 on Rav
Yes!!
I really want to win this. New inspiration for knitting is always desired!
Mirjam
mirjamthiessen@gmail.com
Yes, of course I'd love a copy of this book!
and on Ravelry, I'm Pam.
I would love to win this book! Love all of Jane Richmond's designs!
ravID: FlannelJammies
I would love to qin this book, I am just learning to knit but some look doable for a beginner.
Cher in Victoria
I want to go to this amazing Island! =)
I'm Hattisto in Ravelry.
I want to make the cardigan and scarf . . . soon.
alext on Ravelry
Love these designs, especially the cardigan.
Rav ID Eskyria
beautiful book and beautiful designs! thanks for sharing!
rav id: parrothd63119
Now that would brighten a February!
fidknits on Ravelry.
Now that would brighten a February!
fidknits on Ravelry
Lovely book. Thank you for the giveaway.
BLEknits on Rav.
Beautiful book full of projects! Thanks for the giveaway!
Lee (mamagiff on Ravelry)
I really love this book! Thanks for hosting a giveaway!
Love the patterns in ISLAND. Especially like the hat and cardi. I have been following Jane Richmond's blog for a while now and like the simplicity of her designs.
yukimom@yahoo.ca
I love Arbutus! Only one skein of yarn required - so I could splurge and buy a great one. I would start with this pattern if I win.
zzi on ravelry.
I love Arbutus! Only one skein of yarn required - so I could splurge and buy a great one. I would start with this pattern if I win.
zzi on ravelry.
I love all of these patterns! It would be hard to decide what to start with. I like her clean lines and classic shapes.
stipton on ravelry
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