A new book is hitting the shelves today, The Knitter's Guide to Hand-Dyed and Variegated Yarn. Lorna Miser, the founder of Lorna's Laces, is the author. Who better to guide you through how best to knit with these wonderful yarns?A copy of the book arrived last week and I immediately stopped what I was doing to take a look. Yowsa! The book explores variegated yarn like it's nobody's business. Early on, she shows how different kinds of multi-colored yarns behave and why. Then she walks you through how to work with them to get the results you want. You become the master of your knitting destiny. Pretty cool, yes?
Even better, Lorna Miser and Lorna's Laces got together to create a new colorway for our Color Commentary Series to coincide with the book's release. It's called Lorna's Purple Mustang to pay homage to her vintage '65 Mustang and favorite color. She was even nice enough to design a shawl using the color.
The Lace Rim Shawl shawl calls for three skeins of our Shepherd Sport and is available for free download at Lorna's website http://www.lornamiserdesigns.com/.
Best part? We are having a giveaway! Leave a comment here and using a random number generator we will select a winner wto receive enough Lorna's Purple Mustang to make the shawl. We'll close the contest at midnight on November 19.
Who's in?
What a lovely pattern! I'd like to win this new colorway. Thanks for the chance. :)
ReplyDeleteA beautiful pattern and a gorgeous colorway!!!!! Thanks for the chance to win. :-D
ReplyDeleteI love the colorways of Lorna's Laces. I wish the people I knit for were more adventurous about color. What a smart book to create.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful yarn, hope I win ;-)
ReplyDeletePurple is MY favorite color, too!
ReplyDeleteLove the yarn, the name is what grabbed me, I had a '65 Mustang, but it was Yellow!
ReplyDeletePurple rocks! And your yarn is always a delight. Count me in!
ReplyDeleteOooo, I'm in! I'm in! I adore purple and have been on a shawl kick lately. That "adore"? Beg your pardon for shouting, but make that "ADORE"! And I was the proud drive of a '67 Mercury Cougar for many years - the "sister car" to the Mustang - but it was Cardinal Red.
ReplyDeleteI <3 purple!!! Super excited about the new colorway! I think this has to go on my birthday wish list!!! Also, excited about the giveway.
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Love the new colorway and the shawl - purple is one of my fav colors to wear. Love to win this one!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I can't wait to see this new color in action. The book looks fabulous as well!
ReplyDeleteI'm really excited to get a look at this book. I have my own ideas of working with variegated and am intrigued to see how they match up and how they differ since I don't really come at it from the view point of a dyer.
ReplyDeleteI love this colorway. Purple is also my favorite color and I have always wanted a convertible Mustang. You are living my dream.
ReplyDeleteThe new colourway is lovely...and I love that it was inspired by her Mustang (yarn with a story behind it makes me happy).
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win! It is a beautiful shawl and the colorway is so nice!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see a copy of this book. And I love the new colorway!!
ReplyDeleteMe! Me! I'm in! I've got some Shepherd Sport I can use for that shawl pattern.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win!
ReplyDeletepurple purple purple purple purple!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteNice colors! I'm in.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colorway, great collaboration!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and fun too!!
ReplyDeleteThis book is totally on my Christmas wishlist, I'd love to win it!
ReplyDeleteNot that it will change the results, but purple has always been my favorite color...just sayin'. :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm in, too! Purple is my very favorite color!
ReplyDeleteI'm in! How fun!
ReplyDeleteI love those colors!
ReplyDeleteI just taught myself how to knit so I'm totally in!
ReplyDeleteLove purple and I have a friend who would love this shawl even more.
ReplyDeleteGreat new colorway! Love the story behind it, too.
ReplyDeletePurple is MY color- my car's color is called purple but looks red. I hope I win, random number generator pick me- I just turned 60 yrs old and this would be a great present!
ReplyDeleteMe! I'm in!
ReplyDeleteOh dear... a new book that I now NEED right before Christmas. Guess I know what's going on my list :D
ReplyDeleteLove the purple. Was just thinking the other day I need to knit me some purple socks. this would be perfect. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway, I love the yarn and the colorway.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful colorway--love the purples!
ReplyDeletePurple is my favorite color and what better yarn than Lorna's Laces to be on! I love your yarns and love knitting and designing with them!
ReplyDeleteWhat a generous offer! Please count me in!
ReplyDeleteI'm SO in! :)
ReplyDeleteOoh, here's hoping! I LOVE that purple!!!
ReplyDeletecongratulations on your book, I can't wait to get one, and as an avid shawl knitter i will be making your pattern sooN!
ReplyDeleteLorna, I do not know how I missed the introduction to your newest book. But you can make a bet on me getting one to glean the most of it!
ReplyDeleteI am going over to your site and getting the pattern for the shawl and then I will cross my fingers for my name to be drawn.
Great success on your "Purple Mustang".
Hugs from Deb in MN
The book sounds awesome, and the yarn is GORGEOUS! Purple is my favorite color. Oh, how I would love to win this!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous color of yarn. The shawl is really pretty too.
ReplyDeletewell I'm in, for sure! what great colors...
ReplyDeleteLoove the new yarn colorway. Absolutely yummy!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the new colorway -- and the car!
ReplyDeleteMama needs a new shawl and those purples are perfect. Come oooon, random number generator!
ReplyDeleteKnave a very special someone in my life that loves purple too. I've already knitted her a pair of purple socks. I think this would be just lovely knitted up as a sweater.
ReplyDeleteGreat color combination! Thanks for the chance to win a lovely bit of yarn!
ReplyDeleteBest color ever. Love it.
ReplyDeleteMy room mate in college had a Pony too - but now I cant remember if it was a 64 or a 65! It was yellow....I think I would like purple much better but there were some great times in the yellow car!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous color! Yes, I'd love to win! Count me in! :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous color! Yes, I'd love to win! Count me in! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the colorway and congrats to Lorna on the new book !
ReplyDeleteThanks Melody
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The new colourway is beautiful! Thanks for the contest.
ReplyDeleteThis is so totally my colors! I love Lorna's Laces!
ReplyDeleteGreat new color!
ReplyDeleteGreat give away!
Thanks,
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yeah purple!
ReplyDeleteoh please, oh please, oh please...
ReplyDeleteMy oldest dd loves purple. I hope I win so I can make it for her.
ReplyDeleteThe best colors and the best yarn. Wow. I would love to make that shawl.
ReplyDeleteOOH, purdy! I'd love to make this shawl in that glorious purple! I have just the beads to match!
ReplyDeletePretty!
ReplyDeleteThe car is gorgeous, and coincidentally has been my favorite car as far back as I can remember (I was born in '65). I prefer the stock turquoise color, but it's fabulous in purple too. Thanks for sharing, and for the contest.
ReplyDeleteLove purple! It's my favorite. The shawl is also gorgeous.
ReplyDeletePurple is my favorite! What a lovely yarn (and I know another title going on my Amazon wishlist!).
ReplyDeleteThe book looks great. And what a pretty purple!
ReplyDeleteI've been waiting on pins and needles for this book to come out! Thanks for the incredible giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThis new colour is just gorgeous ! Purple's my favorite too.
ReplyDeleteThis would be perfect for my wardrobe!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm in! Purples are my favorite.
ReplyDeleteI'm definitely in! Love the new colorway and the name is perfect!
ReplyDeleteCount me in I look wonderful in purple.
ReplyDeleteLove the purple. Purple is my colour. Goes with my red/auburn hair. Natural all the way. Please pick me.
ReplyDeleteA friend's favorite color is purple. Hmmmm.
ReplyDeleteHave already heard great reviews about the book. Can't wait to get a copy - it just went on my wish list for Christmas (to Hubby). From all of us "royals" who love purple... GREAT color choice!
ReplyDeleteCount me in. My first car was a "67 Mustang (but not purple). The yarn and shawl are lovely!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colorway! Can't wait to check out the book.
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely a gorgeous colorway and the shawl just shows of the majestic colors.
ReplyDeleteI could sure see me in that shawl.
Ruby
Purple is MY favorite color. That's for making the contest available!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I would love to win!
ReplyDeleteVery groovy yet regal colorway! Will make a perfect gift for a very dear purple-loving knitter friend. Thanks for generously offering the yarn giveaway and the shawl pattern!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful color!! I would love to win.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
Dreamy color! The pattern shows it off so very well!
ReplyDeleteMy copy of Lorna's book is already winging its way to me through the mails. I heard a great review of it on the "Cast On" podcast and immediately put my order in.
ReplyDeleteThe new colorway is gorgeous -- and that's coming from someone who normally isn't a huge purple fan!
I already order the book, can't wait to get my hands on the yarn.
ReplyDeletePurple goes perfectly with my favorite color, green! I'm in! :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome! I love that colourway! :)
ReplyDeleteThat is a lovely color. :)
ReplyDeleteLove it...keeping knitting needles crossed
ReplyDeleteThanks for the opportunity to win this book! Looking forward to seeing it soon...
ReplyDeletePretty colourway! Also, I keep meaning to comment to say I just received an order of yarn by you and it's lovely! One day (perhaps after the Christmas knitting) it will turn into an afghan.
ReplyDeleteI loved the Mustang/wardrobe story and I love this yarn!!! Totally ordering it and the book if I don't win!
ReplyDeleteThis color is gorgeous. I've been on a bit of a purple kick myself lately.
ReplyDeleteLove the colorway! Count me in on the contest.
ReplyDeleteWent to Lorna's book launch today in Folsom. I would love the yarn as a fond reminder of my friendship with Lorna when I move back to Australia in February 2011.
ReplyDeleteLove the shawl and yarn!
ReplyDeletePretty purple yarn giveaway? Count me in! :D
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting a great giveaway plz count me in.
ReplyDeleteI just bought some caramel pumpkin latte from Jimmy Bean's wool. Pick me, I love the yarn.
ReplyDeleteJoal Broun
Oh yes, I'd love to win!
ReplyDeletePurple - just can't get enough of it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful Purple! I'd love to win it!
ReplyDeletePick me please!
ReplyDeleteLauren
I'm loving the purple! I realized I don't have any purple yarn, so I definitely need to get some!
ReplyDeleteLove the yarn and the book looks wonderful. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteWould love to add this colorway to my stash and then knit it up in that gorgeous shawl!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a beautiful colorway. I would love to knit with it.
ReplyDeleteI'm always in for any Lornas yarn! It's been my favorite for years. Great new colorway and pattern. I can't wait to get the book.
ReplyDeleteI love the name and the color! Please count me in. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThat is a lovely colourway! I can see all kinds of uses for it.
ReplyDeleteI cannot wait to get my hands on this book! Lorna's colourways are absolutely gorgeous - especially Purple Mustang (I am a HUGE purple fan)!
ReplyDeleteHow can you not like something purple? Count me in please.
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely - just the colour my daughter would appreciate.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shade of purple, thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great purple.
ReplyDeletePurple Mustangs - Made me think of Riders of the Purple Sage. Makes me want to read the book, see the movie and listen to the band again. Maybe while I'm knitting some Purple Mustang?
ReplyDeletePurple. Awesome.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the book! Love the new colorway, thank you for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteLove purple and black, my 2 favorite colors, srsly! I'll be getting the pattern, for sure.
ReplyDeleteBelated Happy Birthday! When I turned 60.............still hurts to think about it. A friend asked me if I preferred the alternative. Well, I've been living life to the fullest since. Start now yourself, good practice!!!
So nice to see purple getting its due!
ReplyDeleteI love purples, as does my 2 pregnant daughters in law. I would love to make a shawl or baby item with this!
ReplyDeletecan't wait for the book to come out -- yay!
ReplyDeleteOoh, just in time. Loving the new colourway, if I win I will definitely be making that stunning shawl. Fingers crossed!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colorway!
ReplyDeleteI think I could narrow down my wardrobe to purple, denim and black! How exciting!
ReplyDeleteWow, I love that combination of purples.
ReplyDeleteI love that yarn it is gorgeous and the name is so cool too. With a name like that I might even convince hubby to get me some as a pressie!
ReplyDeleteHow lucky we are to be able to knit with this lovely yarn. Cannot wait to see it in person!
ReplyDeleteI love your purples! I just finished some socks with Purple Club, but now I want some of this purple :)
ReplyDeleteOMG! Purple is my favorite color, Lorna's laces is my favorite yarn and the Mustang is my favorite car (and the one I've driven since I was 16!) I will add this to my Christmas list!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty!
ReplyDeleteYour new color is my favorite of all of the color commentary colors so far - and I have liked them all. The purples are awesome and the shawl is a "be kind to me" gift that I must make for myself with or without the contest. Can't wait till the yarn is available somewhere!!!!!!!!! Love it.
ReplyDeletePS - Happy birthday and I LOVE your Mustang!!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a Happy B'Day...50 is much better than you think! Great Mustang, too...SUE
ReplyDeletePurple is my favorite color too. I'll love some of this new colorway.
ReplyDeleteLouise
I'm definitely in! Love the new colorway!
ReplyDeleteI'm definitely in, that is a lovely looking shawl and it would be fun to knit with the color that was designed for it.
ReplyDeleteLorna, Thank you for the lovely lace shawl pattern. It was a pleasure to meet you at the Knotty Knitters class and at the purse class in Auburn. Please enter me in your Purple Mustang giveaway. The shawl is beautiful in person, the Mustang too! Teri
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