4.30.2013

Things you Need: Crochet, Book One by Rebecca Velasquez for Quince & Co.

Do you crochet? Do you find yourself constantly frustrated by the lack of beautiful, modern patterns? Look no further than Rebecca Velasquez's new book for Quince & Co., Crochet, Book One.

5 gorgeous patterns in some of the most fantastic yarn you'll ever lay hands on.

If you haven't ever worked with Quince & Co. yarn, you should definitely give it a try. I used Lark for my Surplus Stripes mitts, and loved every second of it. Bonus, the whole yarn line is completely affordable; Lark retails for just $6.90 per 50 gram skein, and each skein has a generous 134 yards. Okay, on to Rebecca's patterns!

Beautifully photographed, beautifully styled.

One of my favorite things about this collection is the excellent styling and photography. Simple and clean, Rebecca chose to forgo fussy backgrounds in favor of bright, springy green fields and trees. Love it! I am particularly in love with the Marigold Sweater, and would make that for myself in a second.

Rebecca is generously offering one commenter a choice of their favorite pattern from the collection, so leave a comment below letting us know which one you'd choose if selected! In addition, one commenter from the entire blog tour will be selected at random to win the entire collection and two skeins of Sparrow yarn! Visit Rebecca's blog to see links to the other tour stops and for more details on that giveaway. The winner of the single pattern from this blog's commenters will be announced on or around May 7th. The winner will have 3 days to claim their prize or another winner will be selected. So be sure to stop by later to see if you've won!




11 comments:

  1. Hard to choose, but I think I like Queen Anne's Shawl the best

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  2. I have to go with the Pauline hat -- It's my mom's name and it would be really neat to knit her one!

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  3. The Water Lily Mitts are stunning, not sure my crochet skills are good enough yet :(
    lindarumsey on Ravelry

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  4. I am really into the Marigold Sweater. I love the lace and I think you could really play with color!

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  5. The Water Lily Mitts!

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  6. I agree with you - the Marigold Sweater is my favorite too.

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  7. Those mitts are perfect!! Thanks for the chance to win!

    prajaline-at-gmail-dot-com
    Prajaline on Rav :)

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  8. I'm loving all of them. I think Marigold Sweater is in my future.

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