From innovative designer Ysolda Teague comes the new pattern book,
Little Red in the City.
Months, or in the case of one sweater, years, in the making it’s now almost here. Part pattern collection featuring 7 sweaters, part resource book Ysolda shares all of her tips for creating successful sweaters that perfectly fit your body.
And the book includes instructions how to access the PDF files for the patterns.
Ysolda designed each pattern with different body types in mind and here she shares her inspiration..."One thing that’s always bothered me is that it’s great to find a pattern that includes your size but if you’re not close to the size of the model it can be hard to visualise how it’s actually going to look on you. No matter what grading decisions the designer makes, the same pattern is always going to look different with different proportions.
When I first thought of doing a book of garment patterns I knew immediately that I wanted to show everything on at least two different models, with different sizes and body shapes. Last year at Tnna I happened to mention this plan and that I wanted to find a model who was actually plus size (as opposed to the modeling world’s idea of plus which is about a 38″ bust) to my friend Amanda who works for Lorna’s Laces and she immediately offered to model. I really hope that you agree that these designs look equally good on both of us and I hope it helps you envision how they'll look on you."
And to celebrate the arrival of Ysolda's new book I'm hosting a giveaway for three of her all time favorite patterns: Ishbel, Elijah and Liesel. There will be three winners and each winner will be able to select the pattern they want.
Ishbel
Elijah
LieselThere will be 3 winners for this giveaway, prizes include the Ishbel, Elijah and Liesel pdf patterns and each winner will be able to select the one they want, no purchase necessary to enter and the winner will be announced on July 25th.
Enter this Giveaway: The more ways you enter, the more chances you have to win and make sure to leave a comment telling what you did to enter. And please make sure to leave your contact information.
1. Tell us why you should win one of these Ysolda patterns.
2. Tell us which of these Ysolda patterns is your favorite and why.
3. Blog about this giveaway on your blog and link it, leave a comment under this blogpost with the link back to your blogpost.
4. Join my Ravelry group, Sandrasingh.com and introduce yourself in the "Welcome tell us about yourself..." thread.
5. Announce this giveaway in your Ravelry group, or in a Ravelry group that allows you to announce Blog giveaways.
6. Friend me a Facebook: Sandra Singh and leave a comment under my post about this Giveaway
7. Announce this giveaway, with a link on Facebook
8. Visit my Facebook Page: www.Sandrasingh.com and hit "Like"
9. Follow me on Twitter: Sandrasingh
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14. Sign up to "Follow My Blog"
15. Tell your fellow knitters in your knitting circle about this giveaway.
16. No Purchase Necessary to Enter, but are you a Sandrasingh.com customer? Leave a comment about your experience and purchase.
53 comments:
Liesel is my favorite -- looks gret in so many different yarns/gauges and it's simple yet looks WOW! I'd love to win Ishbel (I already own Liesle!)I get your newsletter, like you on FB, and am on your Rav fan page.
1. I think I should win one of these patterns because I have been admiring that adorable elephant for way too long. I have actually spread the word of both Elijah and Liesel on my blog in the past!
2. I love both Elijah and Liesel. I think it would be really hard for me to pick one if I win.
3. Blog about this giveaway: http://slipknitpass.tumblr.com/post/7452520523/ysolda-teaque-patterns-giveaway
4. I joined the Ravelry group and introduced myself.
6. I am a friend on Facebook and commented under the giveaway post.
8. I "Like" your Facebook page
9. I follow on Twitter @MissMelissaZ
13. I already get your newsletter.
14. I follow your blog.
I joined your ravelry group
I added you as a friend on facebook
All the patterns are great but I love the liesel sweater. Thanks for the great giveway!
(kittycatheart on Ravelry)
Ishbel is my favorite because of its versatility--I've seen so many variations that really give an individual touch to it that work so well.
I should win one of these patterns because they're things I've been meaning to knit for ages!
I'm Zabbers on Rav.
Gotta love these patterns. She is a great designer.
Enjoy Switzerland.
Ruby
Rav: MzCruse
I should win one of these patterns because I need to knit one of them! Hee hee evil laugh
I should win one of them because I would love to make any of them. Her patterns are all so lovely.
It would be hard to decide which pattern to choose -- I'd pick one from a hat.
Sisterrobinson on Rav.
My favorite is the ever popular Liesel. I definitely would like to make this sweater.
I also get your newsletter.
One of the toughest aspects of knitting is getting a sweater to fit. How one size fits all from the stores is really hard to believe -- or do we just expect more from ourselves?
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2. Liesel because it can be a sweater, shrug or something in between.
4.I am in the Ravelry group
9. I follow you on twitter :sticks_string
10. I posted a tweet about the giveaway.
14. I follow your blog via Google Reader
I like the Ishbel pattern.
I would love to win for the challenge.
I belong to your Ravelry group.
I follow YOur blog.
I belong to your Ravelry group.
I would love to win Ishbel as I have so much yarn I need a really great pattern. crzyknittengran on RAV
I love Ishbel!
Ishbel is my favorite - have some wonderful that dear friend gave me and have been trying to decide what to make it - this would be perfect!!! Thank you for another one of your wonderful give-aways!
I get your newsletter, like you on FB (like you period!),am on Ravlery page and follow your blog!
Ishbel is my favorite! I love Ysolda's patterns!
1.My favorite is Elijah.
2. I shoud win because I really really love her patterns.
3.I'm in your Ravelry group.
4. I have liked your Facebook page.
5. I commented on your Facebook post.
6. I get your newsletter.
7. I follow your blog.
8. I've told my knitting friends about your giveaway.
Thanks! Debbie H
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I should win the Ysolda patterns because I LOVE Ysolda. Her patterns are always beautiful and look good an so many types of women, and her toys are too cute!
greyowl (ravelry id)
My favorite Ysolda pattern is Liesel because it would look so good on both of my daughters! All of her patterns are fantastic!
greyowl (ravelry id)
1) Oh, my gosh, I want Elijah SO BAD! A friend of mine is having a baby and loves elephants and I would love to make him for her baby! So I should win so I can make it!
2) Elijah is my favorite because I also love elephants!
3) I'm your friend on facebook (Ashley Nicole Parker).
4) I like you on facebook.
5) I follow you on twitter (ANicoleParker)
6) I get your newsletter
7) I follow your blog
HermioneWeasley on ravelry
I would love to win!
I already like you on FB,
I have ordered both patterns and yarn from you...great service!
I belong to your Rav group.
I read your blog.
I don't tweet or blog myself :)
I like all of the patterns I have seen by Ysolda, but I must say I love Liesel and Elijah. I am Winterschild on Ravelry and have commented there as well. Good luck to everyone who has entered.
I like all of the patterns I have seen by Ysolda, but I must say I love Liesel and Elijah. I am Winterschild on Ravelry and have commented there as well. Good luck to everyone who has entered.
Ishbel is a great pattern I have made several times. People love it. I would love to win a Liesel! Thanks for doing this!
At 72 yrs old, I want to knit everything there is from Ysolda. I have knit and given away 7 of the Liesel for Nursing home ladie. They are so appreciative and many do not have any family. I want to adopt them all!
14. I follow your blog.
13. I get your newsletter.
2. Ishbel is my favorite because I like knitting shawls.
1. The reason I should win this contest is because I like or should say love winning contests.
I think I should win one of these patterns, particularly Ishbel, because I love making shawls, and I have lots of nice yarn in my stash that would look fabulous as Ishbel :)
My favourite pattern of these three is Ishbel, simply because I love shawls, and the lace part is very very pretty!
I am a member of your Ravelry group, ...
... and I subscribe to your newsletter as well! :)
I also 'liked' you on Facebook! :)
love to win a pattern - have also 'liked' you on FB
I'd love to win Elijah. My friend has an 11 month old daughter who needs an elephant pal!
I like each of the patterns, but I would love to make Elijah for my baby daughter
I guess others are combining their posts as to how they entered.
I also now follow you on twitter (cmouse01).
And I tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/cmouse01/status/90848225417887745
And I now have you as a Google friend.
I have just started Knitting after a 5 year hiatus. I love the Ishbel... Fell in love on sight. I think that should I win that particular pattern I would be in Craft heaven.
I think I should win because this book would be a great collection of patterns to add to my other Ysolda patterns.
2- I like the Leisl pattern, so feminine.
6. Commented on FB
8. I "like" you on FB
9. I am a twitter follower
13. I get your newsletter
14. I follow your blog
I like Liesel - it's so beautiful and easily customized.
I don't tweet, fb, or blog, but am now following your blog. ;)
rav: varenkal
I love patterns designed by Ysolda and would enjoy knitting Ishbel. I should win because knitting Ysolda patterns make me very happy!
1. I feel that I should win one of these patterns because as a new knitter I love finding beautiful patterns and have met with Ysolda during the Great Rhody Yarn Crawl in April.
2. All the patterns are amazing, but I think my favorite is Liesel. It's a beautiful cardigan that is both romantic and whimsical. It reminds me of the past.
6. Friend me a Facebook: Sandra Singh and leave a comment under my post about this Giveaway -- DONE :)
8. Visit my Facebook Page: www.Sandrasingh.com and hit "Like" - DONE :)
9. Follow me on Twitter: Sandrasingh -- DONE :)
10. Announce this giveaway with a link on Twitter -- DONE :)
14. Sign up to "Follow My Blog" - Done :)
15. Tell your fellow knitters in your knitting circle about this giveaway -- Done :)
Contact info:
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I'd love to win one so I can knit my very first Ysolda project! I've admired her patterns for so long...
I really like Elijah best...I think the little one will adore it!
Liesel is my favorite. It's so pretty!
I would make Elijah--for me!
I would LOVE Elijah, it's the cutest thing!!! Every child should have one!! :) Why should I win it? Because I haven't win anything in years :) :) :)
Silvinasi on Ravelry
I have been trying to track Melia for months and months, since before your birthday! And it is still not available as a pdf. Wouldn't it be great to win it?
should have added, eweknitty on ravelry!
I have knit Ishbel several time but would love to knit Elijah and Liesel! I love Ysolda's patterns.
I already have Ishbel and love it! But - oh! - Leisel looks lovely.
^_^
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