Linda Permann has done it again with
this great collection of crochet projects using
Malabrigo yarn.
Malabrigo yarn is amazingly pretty. You just want to eat it up! Adding Linda's style, the projects are just fantastic!
This book is an eBook that you can download over at Ravelry. I love paper books, but I have found that when I really want to crochet, I want it in e-form. I can never remember to grab that book or mag, but I always have my phone (which I can open PDFs on). So for me, having this book as a PDF download is great.
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| Pizzelle Beret, Linda Permann |
And
this collection, is definitely a book. Everything is professionally edited, photographed, and laid out. Anything you might need explained is described in detail as you would expect with Linda's patterns. The only thing missing is crochet diagrams, which is a bummer still it is worth it for the lovely projects.
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| Piped Petals Cardigan, Linda Permann |
Speaking of projects, there are 6 of them in all. 2 hats, 1 shawl, 2 cardigans, and 1 cowl. My favorites are the
Piped Petals Cardigan, which I got to see in person this summer. It is a brilliant top down design. I love the use of post stitches she employs while you are increasing the yoke. It is a cardigan that I would love to wear all fall and winter long. I also am in love with her
Pizzelle Beret. Is that design on the top not brilliant. I saw it and thought there is no way that is crochet, but of course it is. Amazing work!
You can
download the collection over at Ravelry. You can also enter to win a copy of the collection by leaving a comment here on the blog (or sending me a tweet or email), about what is your favorite project from the collection. I will pick a winner on Monday and send you an email (so make sure there is a way I can contact you!)
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| Cherry Cobbler Beanie, Linda Permann |
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| Tart Shrug, Linda Permann |
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| Sugar Sparkles Shawl, Linda Permann |
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| Cocoa Wafer Cowl, Linda Permann |
These are suuuch charming patterns! (Plus, I'm obsessed with baking. So, extra-tempting!) Completely in love with the Sugar Sparkles Shawl, and that color is perfect for it. ( anandadaydream at gmail dot com )
ReplyDeleteAlthough it's miles over my current ability, I love the Piped Petals Cardigan.
ReplyDeleteI love everything in this ebook, but the Petals cardigan is definitely my favorite. I love how delicate and wearable each of the pieces are - they are all things that I could envision in my wardrobe. Once my sister and mother see these patterns I know exactly which ones they are going to request!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with us!
The designs are all beautiful, but I think my favourite is the Piped Petals Cardigan, for that lovely yoke!
ReplyDeleteI love the Piped Petals Cardigan, but my favorite is the Pizzelle Beret. :-)
ReplyDeletemylab1122 on Ravelry
I'm a little awed by the Pizelle beret too! Loving the yoke on the Piped Petals Cardigan, and also loving the Sugar Sparkles shawl/scarf. But I am awed by the Cocoa Puff Cowl- what a great pattern for the yarn!!! (So, I can't decide on one.)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous projects! I too love the Piped Petals Cardigan and the hats are great too. More projects to add to my ever increasing queue:)
ReplyDeleteAll the designs are beautiful. My favorite is the Piped Petals Cardigan. I need to add more cardigans to my wardrobe.
ReplyDeleteravID: nikbleu
I just love making hats, so I think my favourite is the Pizzelle Beret. I've made a few of Linda's patterns and they are great.
ReplyDeletexXx Helen
I love them all, but if I need to pick just one, I'll go with the Cocoa Wafer Cowl--the texture!! It looks so warm, squishy, and fun to crochet.
ReplyDeleteI really love that sugar sparkel shawl! This looks like another great collection of patterns! Thanks for the chance to win!-kateyhbf@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI like all of the patterns and the sugar sparkle shawl is my favorite. Thanks for the chance to win the patterns! Jeneer on ravelry
ReplyDeleteI love the Sugar Sparkles Shawl. I'm a crocheter and my husband is a baker so I love this theme!
ReplyDeleteI like Cherry Cobbler Beanie.
ReplyDeletemelodyj(at)gmail(dot)com
The Sugar and Sparkles Shawl is my favorite. What a great way to use Malabrigo Sock. (MimiD on Ravelry)
ReplyDeleteLove the Tart Shrug! But I'm also amazed at the way the Cherry Cobbler Beanie looks like a woven pattern you'd achieve with a floor loom.
ReplyDeletemjkoch (at) syr (dot) edu
It's really beautiful patterns. And my fav goes to the shawl.
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ReplyDeleteRav ID - claypottery12
Tough choice! I love the beret and the sugar sparkle shawl!
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I love the Pizzelle Beret! (cnuland on Rav)
ReplyDeleteThe piped petals cardi. I saw that come up on the newly added patterns on rav. and didn't even realize it was crochet! I have issues with crochet and how it normally looks so bulky and weird sometimes (for me anyway) that I wouldn't want to wear it as a garment. Except for this collection. EVERYTHING makes me rethink my position on crochet for garments. Whaaat? I love that.
ReplyDeletevenutianbeauty on Rav
I love the cardigan, but think I'd make the sugar sprinkles shawl first, i love the idea of the beads. sbk_ca@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI love Linda Permann's designs. The Sugar Sparkles Shawl is gorgeous but I like the Piped Petals Cardigan the most. I'm really taken by the cardie's pretty yoke, it's top down construction and it's light, hand painted yarn.
ReplyDeleteThanks Robyn. =>
Fiona ~ inkberryblue@gmail.com (I'm inkberryblue on Ravelry too.)
Aaaargh! I hate making grammatical mistakes! That should be "its pretty yoke, its top down construction and its light yarn." =P
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