9/20/13

fair isle style / blog tour!

Hi there...posting again today! This time to share with you Mary Jane Mucklestone's new book, Fair Isle Style, which is chock-full of fun, fair isle projects.

Favorites? Lucinda Guy's birdie, Gudrun Johnston's dress, Norah Gaughan's shrug, Mary Jane's socks, Courtney Kelly's pullover, Kat Coyle's skirt....oh my goodness, so, so many.

My contribution is a pair of Peerie Weerie Booties. Worked in Quince & Co. Chickadee (carrie's yellow, egret, and kumlien's gull), they are soft and warm for the little ones. I really wanted to mix stripes with the fair isle...it was exciting to see these come together. And even more thrilling to see them photographed with a KITTEN! This picture really makes me smile:


The book was photographed beautifully here in Maine, by Chris Vaccaro.

Thank you Mary Jane for including me in this collection!

And thanks for stopping by! Enjoy the rest of the blog tour:

Monday, September 23:  Norah Gaughan - Mareel Shrug
Tuesday, September 24: Courtney Kelly - Fara Raglan, Kate Osborn - Scandi Sukkalegs
Wednesday, September 25: Gudrun Johnston - Bressay Dress
 Thursday, September 26:  Kat Coyle - Keltin Skirt
Friday, September 27: Kirsten Kapur - Hap-Lapghan


 I almost forgot: Leave a comment below for a chance to win a  copy of Fair Isle Style! Comments will close at the end of the day this Sunday, September 22, 2013. Comments are closed.

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56 comments:

  1. UnknownSeptember 20, 2013 at 6:02 AM

    Cutie booties!

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  2. Jersey Shore DebSeptember 20, 2013 at 6:20 AM

    I love the cover sweater. Might be challenging for me, but it would be fun to try.
    JerseyShoreDeb on Ravelry

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  3. ShannonSeptember 20, 2013 at 6:23 AM

    Love this book! Your pattern is adorable and makes me smile too. Thanks for the chance!

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  4. BonnieSeptember 20, 2013 at 6:34 AM

    Oh my, what's more sweet - the booties or the kitten? I can't decide! I can't wait to take a look at this book.

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  5. CarolynSeptember 20, 2013 at 6:44 AM

    I love all things Fair Isle! Your booties are adorable!

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  6. KatalinSeptember 20, 2013 at 6:45 AM

    I would love to have a copy! :)
    cseburaska on Rav

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  7. aeoniumSeptember 20, 2013 at 6:51 AM

    Thanks for the opportunity. I'm a little intimidated by fair isle. I should try it!

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  8. amchartSeptember 20, 2013 at 6:57 AM

    LOVE the booties! My niece just had a baby boy yesterday after six girls. MUST knit those booties!

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  9. Marilyn a.k.a. MerrySeptember 20, 2013 at 6:58 AM

    Those booties are totally adorable. Cuter than the kitten even. : )
    wahoomerryf on Rav

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  10. Windybrook SpinnerSeptember 20, 2013 at 6:59 AM

    Your bootie design is adorable!

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  11. SybilSeptember 20, 2013 at 7:56 AM

    The designs are very pretty. The sweater on the front cover is beautiful.

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  12. Vibeke September 20, 2013 at 8:06 AM

    I would LOVE to win a copy!: )

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  13. SavannagalSeptember 20, 2013 at 8:12 AM

    I always liked this book, but never knew how or had the courage to try to knit colorwork. I recently finished my very first piece, a hat, and I'm ready to try tackling some other pieces. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  14. Kate G.September 20, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    Holy kitten, can a knit shot get any cuter?! Hmm, well, actually if a certain small supermodel were holding the kitten…

    It's silly for me to post a comment now just to win a book. I read Swatch Diaries every Friday. Win or not I'll continue to be charmed by your work.

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  15. ChristieSeptember 20, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    Oh, those are such adorable booties! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  16. MaryjoOSeptember 20, 2013 at 9:04 AM

    love the blog tour! And the booties -- want to "upsize" them!

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  17. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    I've been looking for a stay up (stay put) bootie that's a bit more entertaining for both moms and babies to look at - you've designed Lovebug to perfection in these!

    I'm not very tech savvy, and the gmail link doesn't want to work today. I'm Vinterstrikker on Ravelry.

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  18. UnknownSeptember 20, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    Love the booties. The book looks great.

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  19. towheeSeptember 20, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    Love your bootie pattern! Perfect with the sweet kitty!

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  20. towheeSeptember 20, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    Love your bootie pattern! Perfect with the sweet kitty!

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  21. AngelaHSeptember 20, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    Holy moly are those booties adorable! I also love love love Mary Jane's socks. This book looks like wintry gold.

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  22. glongleySeptember 20, 2013 at 10:52 AM

    I would love to have this beautiful book. I live in Maine, I can't wait to see the pictures.

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  23. UnknownSeptember 20, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    Need to come up with a gift for a co worker and these booties will be perfect for her baby girl that is due in October!

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  24. RoopaliSeptember 20, 2013 at 11:19 AM

    Awesome patterns - need to make the booties for gifting!

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  25. HallieSeptember 20, 2013 at 11:22 AM

    The booties are adorable and the whole book looks like such a great collection!

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  26. BethanySeptember 20, 2013 at 12:32 PM

    LOVE your booties! And the rest of the book looks lovely as well!

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  27. DraeSeptember 20, 2013 at 1:31 PM

    beautiful book. I already own the rest of the "Style" books and would love to complete my collection.

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  28. KimSeptember 20, 2013 at 4:46 PM

    The booties are adorable! I can't wait to knit a pair!!!

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  29. Sue WaidSeptember 20, 2013 at 5:48 PM

    Simply adorable.
    Sueysue on Ravelry

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  30. GigiSeptember 20, 2013 at 5:54 PM

    Cutest booties! I've been looking for something to knit for a,friend's new baby - these would be perfect. And I'd love to win this book.
    Thanks & blessings,
    GG

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  31. suzy smallsSeptember 20, 2013 at 6:19 PM

    I'd love to own this! Thanks for the chance!

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  32. JenniferSeptember 20, 2013 at 7:18 PM

    Your booties are to die for!

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  33. LcubedSeptember 20, 2013 at 9:34 PM

    Adorable booties!

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  34. EmSeptember 21, 2013 at 7:01 AM

    My goodness those are sweet! It's a good thing my first is on its way, I don't think I can not make these.

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  35. brand.September 21, 2013 at 8:18 AM

    I love the booties and the kitten. I'm sure the book will be all around wonderful.

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  36. petoskystoneSeptember 21, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    Sweet booties! Who is the kitten?

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  37. Johnston4kidsSeptember 21, 2013 at 12:58 PM

    So cute! Johnston4kids

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  38. YtknitsSeptember 21, 2013 at 2:11 PM

    Love all the items shown so far, especially the sweater on the cover!

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  39. karen alhoSeptember 21, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    I love the photo. They did really well by you!

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  40. Christine LimaSeptember 21, 2013 at 3:08 PM

    Those fair isle sweaters always catch my eye!!

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  41. AndiSeptember 21, 2013 at 4:37 PM

    Beautiful knits! Thank you for this lovely chance to win this book.

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  42. slmiller8September 21, 2013 at 6:04 PM

    I would love a copy of this book!

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  43. KateSeptember 21, 2013 at 7:45 PM

    Love the booties and the Sukkalegs. Love to say "Sukkalegs".

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  44. SueSeptember 21, 2013 at 9:00 PM

    Such a sweet photo - the kitten seems to be thinking "if only there were 2 more booties so I can wear them!"

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  45. 1000hatsSeptember 21, 2013 at 10:18 PM

    those booties and that kitty, oh my!!

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  46. LuisaMSeptember 22, 2013 at 3:58 AM

    Thank you for the giveaway.
    Beautiful book!

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  47. vanessaSeptember 22, 2013 at 4:39 AM

    Thank Carrie! Can't wait to knit those booties!

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  48. stiptonSeptember 22, 2013 at 5:35 AM

    I love these patterns - some classic and some modern. Your booties are adorable and I see them becoming my go-to gift for little ones!

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  49. AnnSeptember 22, 2013 at 6:18 AM

    Thank you for this chance. I love fair isle and its so nice to see some fair isle on your blog. :)

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  50. slmiller8September 22, 2013 at 12:08 PM

    I love your booties, just wish they came in my size!

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  51. KimberlySeptember 22, 2013 at 4:18 PM

    This looks awesome. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  52. LASeptember 22, 2013 at 6:27 PM

    The booties are so sweet and love the look on the kittens face!

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  53. NolitaSeptember 22, 2013 at 8:38 PM

    Book is cool beans!! HOpe I win a copy. Thanks much for the giveaway.

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  54. Lori annSeptember 23, 2013 at 7:34 AM

    i missed this since we left friday after work for the weekend, but right before driving away a package was delivered, this book was in it! i ordered it the moment i saw your booties and gundrens dress. LOVE so much! congratulations carrie being in such a lovely book, i can't wait to make the sweet booties, even if they will have to wait for a recipient!

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  55. GigiSeptember 26, 2013 at 2:21 PM

    Hi Carrie,
    I just got my book in the mail & I'm now sitting down with it & a cup of tea -- so excited to see all the gorgeous possibilities inside. Thank you so much!
    G

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  56. madderSeptember 26, 2013 at 5:22 PM

    that makes me happy, happy, happy, Gigi!!
    Enjoy...

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