Monday, April 15

Urban Texture

Having the opportunity to design a collection for Knit Picks was beyond awesome - what an amazing team and company they are! 

With the concept of cool, fresh, and slightly edgy, Urban Texture wraps cables, form, composition, and lace into a stunning six piece collection. You'll find four garments, each with an alluring impact and suited for a variety of body types, perfect for dressing up or dressing down in addition to two accessories that are ideal layering to keep you warm.

Beginning with a pullover that is sleek and urbane, Vidalia is just right for a night out in the city, while the Charlotte Jacket takes a more cozy and comfortable approach with rich textures and cables. The Salient Vest is wonderfully simple while exploring lace and texture, all while providing infinite layering possibilities. Worked in two easy pieces, Baxley presents a chic batwing silhouette paired with a deep v-neck and subtle texture. The Oakes Scarf and Shiloh Cowl enhance the entire collection to transition from season to season.
Sophisticated and trendy, the Urban Texture collection will thrill knitters of every level with luxe and impressive results. 
What I especially love is the Knit Picks Kit Builder that automatically selects the quantity of yarn based on the size you input! The patterns are available individually for $4.99, the hard copy of the booklet is $8.99, and the ebooklet is $9.99. An excellent deal, if I may say so myself. 
But, wouldn't you know it? I happen to have TWO copies of the booklet right here on my desk itching to be given away! YeeHAW! All you have to do is leave a comment on THIS post telling me which pattern is your favorite and I'll pick two winners on the 19th of April (Friday).  Be sure to click the "+1" button on the Rafflecopter box below and then click "I commented" - this way I can contact you (ONLY if you've won).  
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90 comments:

  1. my favorite is the Charlotte Cardigan
    I love the stitch pattern on the front. All are very pretty, but I would make this one first

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  2. It's actually a tie between the Salient vest and the Baxley pullover for me. I love the Oakes scarf too.

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  3. oh, Charlotte definitely!!! I love those cables, and the hood would be nice for those cool weather walks. Well, I also like Baxley and the Shiloh cowl too! But Charlotte caught my eye immediately. And happy belated birthday, fellow Piscean!

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  4. I really love Baxly. The deep neckline and the shape is just up my alley!

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  5. I like the Charlotte Cardi...may even have yarn in my stash! Thanks for the give-a-way...pretty stuff!

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  6. My favourite has to be the Oakes Scarf

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  7. Since I love knitting scarves, the Oakes scarf is the first thing I'd knit from this great collection.

    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  8. I love the Oakes scarf; the patterning is gorgeous!

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  9. The Charlotte Cardigan caught my eye first, but I'm into spring and summer knitting now and think the Salient vest would be nice for that.

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  10. Salient Vest and Baxley! They look like fun knits!

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  11. Charlotte Cardigan!

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  12. I love the Oakes Scarf, what beautiful texture! It would go with so many different things

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  13. I've been eyeing the Shiloh cowl and the Oakes scarf:)

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  14. The Baxley looks intriguing and I love the asymmetric look of the Charlotte Cardigan. Thinking of Christmas already :)

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  15. My favourite is the Vidalia sweater. I love the cables and the colour

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  16. I love the salient vest - perfect for Spring.

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  17. Baxley is my favorite, hands down! Salient vest is a close second. :) Thanks!

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  18. I REALLY love the Baxley!! Its gorgeous!!

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  19. Just one? I love them all! If I must choose only one, my fellow Pisces, the Charlotte Cardigan stands out to me, as to most everyone else! :) Beautiful work, thank you for the opportunty to win!

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  20. My favorite is the Oakes Scarf!!

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  21. I love the Oakes Scarf! Scarf addict, here :)

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  22. I like the Baxley, but would first start with the Oakes. This is one of those collections where I want to do them all!

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  23. Baxley is my pick! My Knit Pick!

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  24. My favorite pattern is the Salient Vest. It's light and airy, with gorgeous texture! Perfect for Southern California weather!!!
    I've been looking for a vest pattern like that for so long !!! Thank you for the opportunity to win this great book!!!
    Mari Lynn Raptis
    IT1, US Navy

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  25. The Oakes Scarf is really pretty and would make a great gift (if I could bare to part with it!)

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  26. All very pretty, but I love the Baxley. It's such a versatile pattern, and I think it would look great on multiple body types.

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  27. I love the Salient Vest. It would be perfect for summer layering!

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  28. Baxley looks like it would be a great spring/summer sweater with a flattering shape. Thank you!

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  29. Love, love, love the Charlotte Cardigan!

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  30. Would love to try & tackle the Charlotte Cardigan.

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  31. The Oakes Scarf, I need to practice my lace!

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  32. I really like Baxley! That's probably the one I would try first :)

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  33. The Baxley, hands down. It is just lovely and would make a beautiful addition to my wardrobe or a wonderful gift for one of my dear friends. But to be honest they are all fabulous. I would love to try them all!

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  34. Baxley, absolutely. I love the drape of the sleeves.

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  35. My favorite has got to be the Baxley!!

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  36. I love Vidalia! Its warm here for most of the year, so I love finding pretty short sleeved patterns!

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  37. all the patterns are great, but I really love the Baxley.

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  38. I can't decide if I would make the Vidalia or the Baxley first!!!! I think I would make at least one of all of them! Gorgeous patterns :)

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  39. I love love love the Charlotte Cardigan with Shiloh Cowl a close second, but all the patterns are wonderful. Job well done.
    Raquel Garcia

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  40. Baxley would be my favorite. So cozy!

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  41. So hard to choose, but I think Vidalia is my favorite. :)

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  42. that Charlotte cardi is divine and the Oakes scarf is a must have.

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  43. I love love love the Oakes Scarf! The whole collection is beautiful.

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  44. I love the Oakes scarf! So light and lovely :)

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  45. Love the Boxley top. Looks comfy!

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  46. Salient Vest and Baxley are my favorites! They are so beautiful! I am a little obsessed already.

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  47. I love the Oakes Scarf. The lace work is beautiful.

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  48. I ADORE the Charlotte cardi. I love the textures and it makes it visually interesting, plus it looks like it can be dressed up for an evening out or worn over jeans for a casual day with friends. I adore things that are multifunctional and it looks perfect!

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  49. I love Baxley. V-necks are my favorite.

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  50. It's a toss-up between Vidalia and Baxley!

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  51. I love the baxley!! Maybe it's the raglan sleeves, maybe it's the color- all I know is it's adorable :)

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  52. I love Baxley! It looks so comfortable and flattering for larger sizes. It's already in my knitpicks wishlist. Apparently I have to have a blog for my name to show up here? I don't get that. Oh well.

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  53. I'm loving everything but since I just made peace with making sweaters, I really want to try the Charlotte - that looks like some real fun!

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  54. I really like Baxley; too many sweater patterns have a high neck for me, I love the deep V!

    ps. Jessica Holmes Smith on FB

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  55. I love them all, but the Baxley is my favorite. And I have the perfect Malabrigo in my stash for it!

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  56. My favorite is the Charlotte Cardigan because I love celtic cables.

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  57. Wonderful patterns!! I don't know whether I like Vidalia or Baxley best.

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  58. Great patterns. I like the Baxley. It looks so comfortable.

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  59. Wow - to make a choice of just one - hmmm, so many lovely options. But on the first look through, my eye was drawn to the Oakes Scarf, so I will stick with my instinct this one :) Fingers crossed!!

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  60. they are all gorgeous, but if I had to pick one, it would be baxley.

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  61. If I have to choose one favorite, it would be the Salient Vest. But, they are all pretty amazing!

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  62. I love Baxley. Looks like the perfect combination of comfort and style.

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  63. I'm really keen to try out the Charlotte Cardigan, love the cable pattern over the front!

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  64. I love the Oakes Scarf and the Charlotte Cardigan! Lovely designs!

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  65. I think if I had to pick just one it would be the Salient Vest. What a cute collection together, though!

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  66. I really like the Salient and the Shiloh Cowl...both I would use a lot and also be able to knit them....thank you!

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  67. They are all gorgeous, but I think Vidalia is my favorite.

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  68. I love cables so the Charlotte Cardigan is definitely my favorite. :)

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  69. The Baxley looks do-able, even for a novice knitter, and would be something to wear proudly!

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  70. My favorite pattern is Vadalia. I love that it has cables for my thinking knitting, but it also has stockinette for my mindless knitting. It is a pattern that would be flattering on so many body types.

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  71. They are all lovely but I like Vidalia most!

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  72. The Charlotte cardigan! I love them all, but I see myself getting a lot of use out of that one in particular. :)

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  73. The Shiloh Cowl-hands down favorite! It has lots of interest and texture with the cables and lace. I have Knit Picks in my stash.......

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  74. I like them all but I would make Baxley first!

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  75. What a lovely collection! I'd have to say Baxley is my favorite. It looks so comfortable and versatile.

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  76. Vidalia is my favorite; I like the Charlotte cardigan as well.

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  77. I like the Charlotte Cardigan.

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