Review - Shades of Green & Giveaway!

I seriously can't think of a better way of breaking in the Fall Equinox than to review this amazing ebook.  The Shades of Green by Erica Jackofsky is not only visually stunning, with the the gorgeous pictures of the patterns within, but throughout the entire book Erica has included little tidbits about all things green.  Things like the different names for the different shades of greens, the names of green gemstones, where the meaning of the word green comes from, and all kinds of very interesting facts.  

As for the patterns themselves, they are written for any kind of knitter - those who like to work with charts will have very easy to read charts, or those who do not understand charts, the patterns have been written out row by row.  These are very easy to follow patterns and there is a little bit of everything here from sweaters, shawls, to a coffee cup cozy, and it's perfect for the novice knitter and an expert knitter alike.  If you're not sure how to work a certain stitch, or what the abbreviation means, she's included a guide int he back to follow and even step-by-step instructions for how to do the kitchener stitch, which is perfect for me because even though I've done it a million times on several different pairs of socks, I always like to have the instructions in front of me so I could be sure I'm following it correctly.  Most patterns/books/etc. do not include it, which means I have to Google it so I can have it up on the screen while I kitchener.  The fact that it's included as part of the book is so thoughtful and just makes it that much easier to finish off your knitting without having to scour the internet looking for the instructions.

The Peridot Tunic is a pretty versatile top that I think can work for any body type and is a good sweater to knit as a beginner sweater or even someone who has never done lace.  It's a very simple lace pattern, and the sweater construction is also fairly simple.  It's knit in the round, so there is no seaming and the finished product looks anything but simple.

My personal favorite from the book from the book is the Cutting Ferns Shawl.  Firstly, I love shawls, I have a few knit already and one on the needles that I'm trying to finish within a decent amount of time.  This one I would knit as well, even though, like I said, I have enough shawls to get me through the cold season for a long time.  It is absolutely gorgeous and I have it queued in Ravelry and ready to go, once I cut down on some of my other projects that are already on the needles.

All the patterns are nature inspired patterns, which is why I feel a review of them the day before the Fall Equinox is perfect! Take a look at all the available patterns within this book on Ravelry.  If you would like to win a copy of the book, leave me a comment on my blog by next Friday, September 30th to enter to win a copy of your own.  I will pull a winner using a random number generator and will email the winner a Ravelry code provided by Erica.

Comments

[heatherly]

a whole book dedicated to green, sounds like perfection!

[Patrick Lyddy]

i am GREEN with envy on this one! my mom's obsessed with green and so are some of my other knitting buddies. there's one shawl in there that would be amazing in fire colours too! count me in!

[Anna Johnson]

I love the patterns in this book. Count me in! How exciting!

[elflyn]

Pick me! I in love with the patterns in this book!

[Megan]

I would love to win this book, thanks for the opportunity!

[Preita]

Thanks for reviewing this I don't think I had seen these patterns before. Love it! Also I'd love the patterns!

[Rose]

Yeah! Shades of Green! I love green. Put my name in the hat!

[Birdsong]

Thanks for letting us know about this book. Green is my most favorite color.hope I win!

[Lynn]

Nice book! I like the Green with Envy hat! Would love to win!

[ilina]

Wonderful patterns, I see at least three or four there I'd want to cast on immediately!
(All of the shawls, starting with Blackberry Blossom, and several of the hats - for me and as gifts.)

[Carmen]

Sounds like a wonderful book. I've never worked with charts in knitting before, but I know I've found crochet diagrams to be easier than following the written text. Thanks for the chance to win!