Friday, September 30, 2011

Legacy

After much secrecy, I’m pleased to finally present my new pattern.
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As mentioned before, Legacy was designed for Knit Culture.  It debuted last weekend at Vogue Knitting Live in LA.  Although I didn’t have the opportunity to make an appearance, I’m glad I had my sample knit there as representation.
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I’ve always been much more of a wrap girl than a shawl girl (any others out there?) and I wanted to design a piece that could be worn as a scarf with a heavy wool coat or as a stand-alone wrap.  You know- the knid that “makes” your entire outfit in the fall.
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Working with Madelinetosh Pashmina was a dream.  It took this simple wrap to a whole new level.  The pool, the drape-  the design in my head for an everyday wearable stole was transformed to a luxury everyday wearable stole (something only a special blend of hand-dyed merino, silk, and cashmere can do).
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If you are wondering where you can get your hands on the pattern, it is currently being sold exclusively at Knit Culture as a kit (that’s right- with the beautiful yarn).  The word on the street is that all the new exclusive patterns (check out all the other designers here) should be up by the end of the day today- I’ll be sure to update here with the link when it is available.
Already have the perfect sportweight yarn ready in your stash?  The pattern alone will be available online as a pdf download at then end of next month (don’t worry, it won’t come without an announcement).

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Update:  The kit is now available (in 14 amazing colors) here.

17 comments:

  1. This is just beautiful, Melynda! I can't wait to make one for myself!

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  2. Love this! I wonder what the yardage requirement is?

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  3. Simply gorgeous! I have been getting into the rectangle wrap shape recently.

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  4. @Laurynn
    You need about 1000 yards of sportweight yarn

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  5. Love it! The first photo really shows off the cool textural pattern. Great job!

    P.S. The link to where to buy it won't work.

    P.P.S. I'm more of a wrap girl too :)

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  6. Just beautiful! I will absolutely be treating myself to this one! :) Gorgeous!

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  7. Ooh, delicious! I love the shawl and the photos. Congratulations. :)

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  8. Lovely design, Melynda! Gorgeous shots of your work on your model (who is gorgeous too). :)

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  9. Beautiful! Love gorgeous wraps, too. I've got some yarn I've been saving for something special... Can't wait until the pattern is available!

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  10. Bwahahaha! I live super close to Knit Culture store too. It looks absolutely gorgeous and cozy!

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  11. I prefer wraps also. I received a gift card for my birthday and have need saving it for something special I think I just found it!

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  12. Gorgeous! Love it! I love me a wrap too!

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  13. beautiful! I am more of a wrap-girl too - for whatever reason they seem more versatile to me.

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  14. It's really beautiful Melynda, how exciting!

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  15. Cannot wait to make this!!!! Any idea when the pattern alone will be available?

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  16. Ooh, love it! I categorically do NOT do shawls, but a wrap like that? Not granny-ish at all!

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