Jennie M. of Round Rock, TX

Here are her comments on knitting up this #141 Whispering Leaves Lace Top-Down Cardigan:

"A super fun and fast pattern that only takes one skein of yarn? A-Mazing!

I mirrored the lace panel on the fronts for personal preference and kept on knitting until I used up all the yarn.

I was aiming for a duster length to wear with jeans or over a dress or skirt. I love it! It's the perfect knitwear piece for Texas. 

" -- Jennie M.

Jennie used Gertrudis yarn by DizzyLettuce Yarns in the color Tangerine.

Using the blocking wires and the mannequin to block it and keep the rounded shape at the bottom is so clever!

Thanks, Jennie. It's a gorgeous length! Love the subtle color changes too.

See the #141 Whispering Leaves Lace Top-Down Cardigan knitting pattern at SweaterBabe.com. (The original sample is the violet-colored one below - a tunic-length.)

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Natalie C. of Berkeley Heights, NJ

Here are her comments on knitting up this #118 Fitted Cabled Shawl-Collared Vest:

"I used a size 10 needle because i didn't want it too open after blocking.(I didn't quite get gauge, but mad tosh grows with blocking & I didn't care if i ended up with a more fitted, shorter look.)  

I found the pattern easy to follow and I absolutely love the result! And it fits perfectly!" -- Natalie C.

Thanks, Natalie. Such a happy color! And it does fit you really well - you look great in it!

See the #118 Fitted Cabled Shawl-Collared Vest knitting pattern.

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Even at a first glance, I can tell from their website that the products offered by Knit Baah Purl are high quality, boutique-level items.

I was sent two mugs - one in a deep cobalt color and the other in a warm red. Both have adorably whimsical graphics on them that any knitter will appreciate, but even those that don't knit will find humorous. The generous shape and size is perfect for that cup of joe or tea that is a great accompaniment to your knitting.

I was also sent a big sampling of their printed products. The same clever, light hearted humor is expressed in  many different illustrations depicting sheep with funny captions.

There's obviously an abundance of talent behind these products!

Shown at right are two card samples. The paper quality is fabulous too. The "raw" edges are a very sophisticated touch, adding to the hand-made quality of these cards. They remind me of the expensive letterpress paper I used for my own wedding!

At left here is one of their prints - perfect for decorating your knitting lair or a baby or child's room.

I added the pink frame and will hang it proudly in my knitting studio!

The other photos below show the gift tags, which are on high gloss, heavy weight paper (with matte backs so you can write your special message) - perfect for that finishing touch on your gift knits. Lots of fun witty designs to choose from and sold in sets of ten.

I think their products are really lovely and incredibly thoughtful as gifts.

Be sure to check out their website at KnitBaahPurl.com and tell them SweaterBabe sent you!  They even have a cool new collection of letter cards that would be fabulous as wall art spelling out the name of a new baby or child (or the word knit!). Check their website as they continue to add new letter designs to complete the alphabet collection. Oh! And a portion of their profits go towards the purchase of sheep to help families in need around the world. How great is that?!

*** AND NOW FOR THE GIVEAWAY DETAILS! ***

I have the following 3 SETS to give away (thanks Knit, Baah, Purl!!!):

1) A deep cobalt blue mug (nicely gift wrapped as shown above) with 3 sets of gift tags. (valued at $17.50)

2) A warm red mug, also wrapped in a nice box with 3 sets of gift tags. (valued at $17.50)

3) A set of 4 blank cards (assorted designs) + 2 sets of gift tags (I'll choose 2 designs). ($21.00 value)

I'll choose 3 lucky winners randomly from all those who enter this giveaway.

HOW TO ENTER: You can do one or more of the following to enter.

1) Make a pattern purchase from SweaterBabe.com for any knitting pattern, crochet pattern, or eBook pattern collection from now until June 30, 2013. Every purchase counts as an entry, so feel free to make multiple purchases to be entered multiple times! NOTE: Excludes free patterns.

2) Be a SweaterBabe.com Knitting Club Member through the end of June. All Members will automatically get counted for 2 entries for this giveaway. To join, it's just $7.99/month, and you get all new releases of knitting patterns automatically every month, plus special members-only knit-alongs, additional giveaways, and more! And if you join now, your payment counts as a purchase entry too!

3) Post a comment on this blog post telling us what you think of these Knit Baah Purl products. One comment per person, please. AND share this giveaway: , share it on Facebook, or use Twitter! Comments must be posted by end of June 30, 2013.

THAT'S IT!  Good luck to all!

"I wanted to share my finished project! I have included pictures of Claire (2), Sophie (5) and Grace (7) wearing my completed Three Flavor Delight Top Down Girl's Cardigan.

I had a great time making it and the girls look fabulous. Thanks for a great pattern!" -- Deb L.

She used Hobby Lobby's "I Love This Yarn" Color #600 - Seaspray Ombre.

"Loved how the pattern was a challenge for me and that the instructions were fabulous and easy to follow.

It is very fun how the cardigan has such a unique look on each of the girls! It is very versatile and fits such a wide range of sizes."

Thanks, Deb for sharing your photos! The girls look great in the cardigan and it's so cute that their different personalities shine through the photos too! You have a gorgeous family!

And your household must be as crazy as mine ;-)

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This one is knit by Anne H. of Ashland, OR. Here are Anne's comments on this pattern:

"I love this pattern! I've made this hat for newborns and for my 85 year old grandmother (by her request)." -- Anne H. of Ashland, OR. 

Anne used Caron Simply Soft in Raspberry.

"The pattern was easy to follow and fast and fun to knit, and produces a cute hat that makes me look like an advanced knitter (I'm not). I especially like that there is just enough flourish to the hat that it would make even very plain yarns look good."

Thanks for sharing your finished project, Anne!  Looks like you've got this pattern down!  Hope your Grandmother is enjoying hers ;-) 

(At right is the original sample on my little one, who's now 4 years old!)

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Here is a description of the The Yarn Sellar from Carrie, the owner:

"We are a local yarn shop located on the beautiful coast of Maine filled with everything for the hand knitter and crocheter, spinner and needle felter.

Our inventory includes fabulous fibers, patterns, needles, hooks, spinning wheels books and notions.

Follow us on Facebook, Ravelry and Twitter."

Thanks, Carrie! The photos you sent us and those on your website (at yarnsellar.com) sure do convey what a lovely shop you have - very inviting with lots of gorgous yarns and a welcoming, relaxing atmosphere!

Be sure to visit www.yarnsellar.com to see what yarns they carry, what classes they are offering, and more! And let us know if you get a chance to visit this lovely shop in person!

You can find The Yarn Sellar at:
264 Route 1
York, ME 03909
(207) 351-1987
WWW.YarnSellar.com

Carrie, was kind enough to sponsor my newest pattern, the #162 Sweet Hooded Vest. She sent me the Berocco Ultra Alpaca (a yarn I've never had the chance to try!) in the Periwinkle Mix.

The beautiful heathery color and soft hand of this yarn inpsired me to create a long lace vest with lots of feminine touches. Amazing stitch definition really helps the two lace stitch patterns stand out! Pockets and a hood keep it casual and easy-to-wear.

See this pattern at SweaterBabe.com.

See this pattern at Ravelry (you can Fave or Queue it!).

Thanks, Carrie, for sponsoring this new pattern, introducing me and my audience to your pretty shop, and letting me experience this great yarn!

The Yarn Sellar is also sponsoring a fabulous giveaway!! They generously donated more Berroco Ultra Alpaca so that one of you can make this vest!

Here's how to enter the giveaway for a #162 Sweet Hooded Lace Vest Kit ($70 retail value! Includes the pdf pattern + 6 hanks of Berroco Ultra Alpaca in Irwin Green Mix #6273, which is enough to make the XS - 1X sizes):

HOW TO ENTER:
1) Enter a comment here about The Yarn Sellar, Berroco Ultra Alpaca, or the new pattern by 9pm PST, May 8, 2013. One comment per person only, please.

2) Pin this giveaway (using the Pin It button here: ) and follow SweaterBabe on Pinterest by clicking this button: . One pin per person, please. Pin by May 8, 9pm PST.

*** WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT 5/15/13 ***

Thanks for all the great entries here on the blog and through Pinterest!

The randomly chosen winner is. . .  Jan K., who commented here on 4/18/13.

Congrats! I'll email you.

See the #162 Sweet Hooded Vest knitting pattern here.

My version is in a classic grey, so it's so fun to see this same pattern in such a unique color story!

Here are Natalie's comments:

"The pattern was easy to follow and addictive - watching cables take shape motivates me to keep going!

I love this sweater and wear it all the time now. :)

Thanks so much!" -- Natalie C.

Natalie also chose to sew up the sides (whereras I left them open for ventilation!). Cool to see it finished in different ways!

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Such great results!

Here are her comments on the pattern:

"I found the pattern very easy to follow and I really enjoyed the process, regarding the way the vest was constructed.

I loved doing the lace pattern, and therefore it kept my interest from start to finish.

I added a second pattern repeat for the bottom to make it longer.

I really love your pattern so much.

Thank you so much Katherine, I love your work." -- Wendy-Lynne M. 

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