Recently Cooperative
Press sent me Spilly
Jane Mittens by Jane Dupuis to review and I am not being paid to review
this book. The book is available on Amazon for $26.95 and the eBook version on
Ravelry for $16.95.
I have to start off by saying that I love this book and I
couldn’t wait to review it! I love doing color work and I love mittens so what
better combination than both in this book!
First of all, two different types of thumbs are discussed. One
is called the peasant thumb (which I also think of as an “afterthought” thumb)
and the gusset thumb. Different people have different preferences so I like how
both are addressed. The author also tells you how to convert the pattern to a
gusset thumb if the peasant thumb is in the design.
There are 13 wonderful patterns with unique designs. You can
see the photos of the different patterns HERE.
I also liked that the some designs are unisex. My husband is picky and would
not wear anything that he thinks has a “girly” design on it. Most of the mittens are offered in three
different sizes, which make the patterns easy for different sized people. I have to confess that I want to make every
one of these mittens!
Throughout the book there are many tips and tricks, which
are extremely helpful. There are also great tutorials with awesome photos that
help make the instructions very clear. The patterns are also written for
different skill levels so if someone was just starting to learn color work,
there are some to start with. As the knitter’s experience level grows, more
difficult patterns can be tried.
I would highly recommend this book and believe it would be a
great asset to any knitting library!
If you like the book and want to enter to win a digital copy,
please leave a comment below by February 9th along with your Ravelry name or email address. I
will draw a name on February 10 using
a random number generator and the winner will get a digital copy of the book.
Please check it out and let me know what you think!
Update: The winner is #6 HeavensJoy! Congratulations!
Update: The winner is #6 HeavensJoy! Congratulations!
70 comments:
This book looks like so much fun! I think I need it :D
Helenguate on Ravelry
Those look interesting! Mittens would be a great, quick way to try knitting in the round with color work. Fond of the Petoskey mittens (being a Michigander and all.)
StarMeadow on Ravelry
Haven't branched out into colorwork yet, but I've admired Spillyjane's patterns for a long time!
Kiralah on Ravelry ;-)
I would love to win this fabulous book and if I don't, I definitely have to buy it!!
windzgirl on Ravelry
This looks fun and I could see a young girl loving the cupcake mittens.
Looks like an awesome book! Thank you for the opportunity to win this!
HeavensJoy on Ravelry :)
Great review Thank you... It looks like fun and helpful!
Lisa
Leah22b on Ravelry
Great review on what looks to be a really nice book of mitten patterns. Thank you.
SugaryBeanz on Ravelry
Thanks for the review, I love stranded mittens and her designs so the book would be a great addition to my library. Fiatknitter on ravelry.
I love mittens and love making them for others. I'd be thrilled to win this book.
Thank you for offering this!
Venice1093 on Ravelry
I love Spilly Jane - her mitts are so much fun!!
beanna1 on Ravelry
I haven't delved into mittens, but this very well could inspire me!
christinagk on Ravelry
I have made several of her mittens-they are fun! Mcchase on revelry.
I love her patterns- the designs are so clever! Aninspiration to do colorwork.
pjcohn on ravelry
I have knit a couple of her patterns, and admire all of them. I would love to see this new book.
Han*Knit on Ravelry
Love Spilly Jane - her patterns are so cute! Thanks for the review and giveaway. sarahbaillos on Ravelry
Great review! I love the patterns in this book and would love to win a copy. Thanks for the chance.
Lmecoll on Ravelry
Spilly Jane has some wonderful mittens. You should share this review with the I Make Mittens group on Ravelry too. It is a group that Spilly Jane started.
Denise in Iowa on Ravelry-Moderator of I Make Mittens
I only just started mittens, but I love them. These look like such fun!
LOVE her patterns and really happy to see that she has a book out -- thanks for reviewing it! --YarnTalksToMe on Ravelry
Thanks for sharing your review of this book. SpillyJane designs some amazing mittens, but I've yet to knit up her designs. I'd love to get my hands on this book and pour through the designs in detail!
JanetWelsh on Ravelry
looks interesting
willowzz on rav
My favorites are the cupcakes and the gnomes. I would love to knit these as gifts!
onthetide
I love Spillyjane's designs! I'm so glad you mentioned the peasant/gusset modification; I prefer gusset thumbs, and most of SJ's single mitten patterns are peasant thumbs. So that alone would make the book worth buying for me!
Skiffyknitter on Ravelry
I love the Abney Park mittens, but the whole book looks great for a new mitten knitter.
Cendrillon on Ravelry
This book looks like so much fun!! I especially like Abney Park and Under the Hostas. I haven't knit too many pair of mittens so this would be a great book!!
Cendrillon on Ravelry
How wonderful, this looks like the sort of book you study over and over again! Thanks for the chance to win! I'm Ginni on Ravelry.
Interesting discussion of gusset and peasant thumb...much like a sock heel. Would love to knit these mitten designs! Lighthearted on Rav (saw your post in the I Make Mittens group).
I love Spilly Jane patterns and am so glad she has published a book. I would love to knit All the Mittens!!!
suzehil on Ravelry
There is so much to choose from, hard to pick where to start
Is there anything better than colourwork mittens?! Thanks for this insightful review
Knitnorth on Ravelry
Is there anything better than colourwork mittens?! Thanks for this insightful review
Knitnorth on Ravelry
I already have a couple of her designs in my Rav favorites and now
those codfish are calling me! Thanks for this nice giveaway; I'd love to win!
Isofungi on Ravelry
WOW! What a wonderful collection of color work mittens. I love all of the designs, and in one book! It will take me a week just to browse through the book and try to figure out which one I want to knit up first.
karenloves2knit (Ravelry)
Nice collection of Spilley Jane mittens/mitts. Thanks for the giveaway offer.
JeanInMaine (Rav ID)
What a talented designer! There's so many fun designs in this book.
shinyfuzzy on Ravelry
What a great assortment of mittens! dnnkuehl on Ravelry
would love a chance to win this book. love mittens!! like the fun selection she has.
Ravelry: DagmarEir
I love Spilly Janes mittens! duhler on Ravelry
I've made several of Spilly Jane's patterns, and love them!
MrsMiniver on Ravelry
What a wonderful opportunity. I really like her patterns.
dogmaw on Ravelry
I'd love a chance at this book. SpillyJane mittens are wonderful.
sweetpeaTX on Ravelry
I too would love to win this books. I really should learn more about the different thumb construction types.
Ravelry name lldramrpd
Spilly Jane's mitten designs are awesome; I would LOVE to win a copy of her book!
lambdamuepsilon on Ravelry
I adore SpillyJane, and am so excited to see her book is ready! Thank you for hosting this giveaway.
woolyheaded on Ravelry
I have admired Spillyjane Jane's designs for several years. So glad to see some of them come out in this great new book.
Yarnwhisperer12
I love knitting mittens!
Would love to win a copy of this book. What a fun book to have. bonnieknit on Ravelry
Spillyjane has so many wonderful designs. Nice to hear the book talks about converting the thumbs! Sounds like a great book.
Knittinginpublic on Ravelry
NIce patterns!!! I especially like Nougat + the Cupcake ones.
heartfeltfibers on Ravelry
I can't wait to see inside of this book! mrsalemp on Rav
Hi, I am Mosmama on Ravelry. I love Spillyjane's work. I've had fun making some of her mittens in the past and would love to have a copy of the book. Thanks for the review and giveaway.
I've yet to make a pair of colorwork mittens but have several Spilly Jane patterns in my queue.
andrealea on Rav.
I have been following Spillyjane for years, and I would LOVE to win this book! I am BadInfluence on Ravelry; thanks for the chance.
It is wonderful to have many of her mitten patterns in one book! Congratulations to spillyjane and many thanks for the generosity of sharing the book with one lucky person.
Looks like a lovely book.
They look like fun patterns. I'd love to try them. (Whereswoolly)
Those cupcake mittens are sure to bring a smile to anyone. I would totally make a pair for a special little girl. Congrats to spillyjane for this lovely book.
(spinnygonzalez)
Cute mittens. I have been having issues with my hands while knitting so a large project is out of the question. I think I could handle one or all of those patterns.
I'm looking for a pattern for my second pair of colour-work mittens ....and I think I'd be spoilt for choice with this lovely book. Great review and crossing my fingers!
Chicafromspain on ravelry
Beautiful mittens, and I love the fact that the patterns are not one-size-fits-everybody-except-me. I'd love a digital copy!
(hautecontre)
I'm a thumb gusset girl but would love to also try my hand at other styles!!! I'd love to win a digital copy - I'm kitkatknit over on Rav. thanks
I could never have too many mittens and these are adorable. I'd love to win a copy of this book.
Stuckinillinois on Ravelry
These are so cool. I would love a copy of this book. My Rave name is lydiacox. Thanks
My favorites are the cupcake mittens. I have granddaughters who would over the moon with those! Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy.
Rav ID : wishnfarm
What a wonderful book. I love Spilly Jane designs! Rav name: knit3purl2. Thank you so much!
I love Spilly Jane's designs! I have a bunch ❤️'d on rav but have been too chicken to knit stranded mittens or socks. I should be brave a knit a pair! I'm 5hearer on rav - thanks for the chance to win!
Love SpillyJane mittens!! JulieKnits17
And the winner is:
#6 HeavensJoy
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