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Love is All Around

June 30, 2011 By

Here it is the last day of June. Where did the month go? For that matter, where has the year gone? It seems like it was just January.

My little scarf/shawlette thingie is done, see?

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It’s really more of a scarf than a shawlette.

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It used about 250 yards of fingering weight yarn.

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Madelinetosh Tosh Sock in the Creme de Menthe colorway, to be exact.

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I’m very happy with it!

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Using the same construction technique and lace edging, I plan to make another one that is more of a shawlette — it’ll have a deeper “body” so it is longer from top to bottom. More about that on Sunday. I’ll offer the two versions together in one pattern.

Gotta love a two-fer.

Other things to love . . .

We Love Lynn Zimmerman

My buddy Lynn Zimmerman is doing her second annual Make A Wish fundraiser — all details are over on her blog. If you donate $5.00 via her donation page (linked to from her blog with detailed instructions), Lynn will send you a copy of Laura Linneman’s beautiful My Wish Shawl Pattern. You have until August 26 to make donations.

But wait, there’s more!

For every $10.00 you donate, you will receive an entry in a drawing for some wonderful prizes! Check out Lynn’s prize blog post for details on what you could win. There are some wonderful prizes!

Actually, I think I am being very altruistic mentioning this because if I didn’t, fewer people would know about it and I would have a better chance of winning one of those amazing prizes. Of course, the fact that the Knitgirllls talked about this on their last podcast means it is already out there. So I’m not being so altruistic after all.

We Love Vogue Knitting

Because they always send me wonderful books to review, and because they authorized me to give away free tickets to the upcoming VK Live market in Los Angeles to two of my readers. These two lucky readers, chosen at random from the comments, are Brenna D. and Cathie Jones. I have emailed you two and have sent your email addys to Vogue Knitting and they will be in touch with you.

We Love Potter Craft

A couple of weeks ago I got two advance-advance copies of my upcoming book (to be published August 23) Wendy Knits Lace from my publisher, Potter Craft. (I get a box of copies next month, but the printer sends a few on early and I always get a couple of those).

I kept one copy of course, and sent the second copy to my awesome tech editor L-B because after all the work she put in on this book, she deserved to be one of the first to have it.

Yesterday Potter Craft told me they are sending me another copy so I can do a blog giveaway now!

Who’d like it?

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To be entered in the drawing for this advance-advance copy of Wendy Knits Lace, leave a comment on this blog post. I will draw a winner from among the comments using the Random Number Generator at about 4:00pm EDT next Thursday, July 7, so be sure and have your comment in by then!

Last But Most Certainly Not Least

We love Lucy!

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Comments

  1. Tiffany Newman aka Mojave Knitter says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:04 pm

    I want the book!!! Also ‘heart’ Lucy. Such a pretty kitty… Be interested in the 2nd version of your scarf/shawlette….

  2. Shawn says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:05 pm

    I can’t wait to see your lace book! I’d love to have the copy you are giving away.

  3. MariGayle says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:05 pm

    I love the cover!! Crossing my fingers! Pick me, pick me!!
    MariGayle´s last [type] ..Episode 13

  4. LORRI says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:06 pm

    Love love love your work. AND would love to have this book!

  5. Sally says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:07 pm

    Yay for Potter Craft!! I would love an advance copy!!

  6. Sheri says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:08 pm

    Can’t wait to see the new book.

  7. Beverly says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:08 pm

    I’d love to win a copy of your new book! It looks lovely. The little scarf is lovely too….beautiful color and nice edging.

  8. katkoe says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:08 pm

    such a beautiful book, congrats!

  9. Erin says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:08 pm

    I’d love a copy of the book :)

  10. Erin says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:08 pm

    I would LOVE a copy of the book! I’ll be buying it regardless but free is always good. :) It looks gorgeous, Wendy!
    Erin´s last [type] ..Episode 21 – Shawl Intervention

  11. kate says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:08 pm

    I’d love to get my hands on the book early!!

  12. azterya says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:09 pm

    It looks great. How exciting for you to have physical copies.

  13. Amanda says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:10 pm

    I love your shawls and am looking forward to your new book.

  14. Lilie says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:10 pm

    I would love the chance to win a copy of your book! :)

  15. anne marie in philly says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:10 pm

    and we love wendy and lucy and L-B! (waves to all)

    who WOULDN’T want a copy of your new book? perhaps the RNG will pick me this time?

  16. Eliza says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:11 pm

    I’d love to have your book! And I would even lovingly share it with a couple knitting friends who are just getting into lace.

  17. Oraxia says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:12 pm

    That Creme de Menthe color is fantastic! Also, I totally want a copy of your book :)

    Even if the news is supposedly out there (ie. other people being altruistic), you getting the word out is still a nice thing for you to do :) Thanks for letting me know!

  18. DonnaW says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:12 pm

    I would love a copy so I can knit all that you have created. You are awesome and Lucy is too. ;-)

  19. Margo says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:12 pm

    I’d love to win a copy of the book.

  20. Bev Love says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:13 pm

    I want that book so bad, and if possible with a Lucy paw print inside.

  21. Jennifer says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:13 pm

    I am excited to see your new book! I am actually working my way through knitting the patterns in your Socks from the Toe Up and I am a huge fan of your pattern writing skillz!

  22. Denise says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:13 pm

    I would love to get my hands on a copy of your book! I had so much fun with they mystery shawl earlier this summer.

  23. Maya says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:13 pm

    Yay, for all the love today! I ♥ the scarf/shawlette and am looking forward its release!

  24. Angela says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:13 pm

    Thanks for the give away! I’ve been waiting for the patterns to show up on Ravelry – so addicted to that.

  25. Mim says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:13 pm

    That’s a pretty little scarf. I would love a copy of your new book!

  26. Hannah says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:13 pm

    Yes, I would love the book!! Your latest scarf and the Creme de Menthe colorway is perfect.

  27. Sharon says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:14 pm

    I LOVE Wendy and I LOVE lace.

  28. morandia says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:17 pm

    I can’t wait for the lace book to come out! Love the little shawl too.

  29. Calophi says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:17 pm

    Yes! I would love a chance to win your book!

    The scarf is really cute. I’m really digging the shallow shawlette trend that’s been going around.
    Calophi´s last [type] ..Work in Progress Wednesday #7

  30. philhellene says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:18 pm

    Yes please! Otherwise I’ll have to order the book. I will. I know.

  31. Genny says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:18 pm

    How lovely! And Miss Lucy is looking gorgeous, as ever.
    Genny´s last [type] ..Mitts for mum

  32. lisa says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:20 pm

    I’m so excited for this book! I would love to win a copy.

  33. kate lathrop says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:20 pm

    LOVE the new scarf! I can totally see that tucked into a tailored, collarless jacket.

    Please put my name in the hat for the drawing – I would LOVE to get an advanced copy!

    By the way, Meg is loving the Metro in DC – she says she can’t ever imagine driving there or having a car. I can’t wait to visit her and KIP on the Metro with her.

  34. aliceq says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:21 pm

    I would be thrilled to have a copy of the book! I so enjoyed the June mystery shawl KAL, that knitting more of your shawls would be a delight.

  35. Chris says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:21 pm

    Oh my gosh! I’d love to win your book (fan girl squee)! I’ve been checking amazon regularly to see when it publishes – now I can just put in my calendar since you gave us a date. I cannot wait to see what you designed for the book!

  36. carol st john says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:21 pm

    Love the scarf – can’t wait to see the shawlette!! Great picture of Lucy!!

  37. Mandy says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:22 pm

    You knit such beautiful lace – I can’t wait to see what surprises you have in store for us knitters in your new book!

  38. MelissaW says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:24 pm

    I absolutely stand in awe of your knitting speed (and your design sense, too, but that goes without saying :D ).

    Would love to throw my name in the hat for your advance copy – buuuuut you can bet I’ll be buying a copy if I don’t win one.

    Love Lucy, too.

  39. Emily says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:25 pm

    I love the new “shawlette”- that is a gorgeous color! And of course I’d love an advance copy of your book :)

  40. Kendra says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:25 pm

    That book looks fabulous. I can hardly wait to see it on the shelves!

  41. patty says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:26 pm

    throw my name into the hat.

  42. Freya in Californeya says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:26 pm

    I pre-ordered from Amazon ages ago and would love to win this copy so I can give the other to a friend.

  43. Ruth says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:26 pm

    I love the love! You certainly saved the best for last with Lucy :)

  44. Aimee says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:26 pm

    Awesome cover! Would love to try some lace knitting :)

  45. Bonney says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:26 pm

    The cover really is enticing! I’d love to win this book!

  46. dawn in NL says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:26 pm

    The shawlette thingie is lovely ;-) and the book looks gorgeous. Cant wait to see what is in it!

    Congratulations!

  47. Liz says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:26 pm

    I have fallen in love with your patterns!… I don’t have any knitting books just a couple magazines and the patterns I print off the web… I would love to win your book… Oh please number generator pick me!

  48. Jaime says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:28 pm

    I’m definitely looking forward to your new book and I’d love to win it!

  49. biomaj5 says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:28 pm

    I can’t wait to get it! :D
    biomaj5´s last [type] ..Estes Park recap

  50. Melissa says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:29 pm

    Thanks for having a giveaway – your book looks great!!

  51. Genevieve says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:29 pm

    I can’t wait to see this book of yours! Your patterns are all awesome and I am certain I will need to knit every single one in this book. Congratulations!

  52. Pam says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:29 pm

    Me too! Love the little shawlette but would rather have a larger version….new book cover looks great

  53. Debbie says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:30 pm

    Please pick me. I need this book!

  54. Seanna Lea says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:31 pm

    The scarflette is lovely. It looks like a perfect quick project for holiday knitting (not that I am usually desperate for ideas for the women I know…).

    Please count me in for your newest book. I’ve been waiting for it for a long time (though not as long as you)!

  55. pawdua says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:31 pm

    Congratulations! Is it awesome when you get to hold the finished book in your hands? Can’t wait to get a copy.

  56. Stitched Together says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:32 pm

    So much love. I would love to have your book too. How fortunate that you got an extra copy, can I have it please?

  57. dobarah says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:32 pm

    I would love the chance to win your fabulous book!
    dobarah´s last [type] ..June at Hogwarts

  58. Renee Anne says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:34 pm

    I do need more knitting books, right? Especially ones about lace…something I haven’t mastered that well (just gives me more incentives to try).
    Renee Anne´s last [type] ..A Life Less (Lifeless?) Ordinary

  59. Lynn Z says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:34 pm

    Thank you so much for the mention, Wendy! You’ve made my day.
    Lynn Z´s last [type] ..Another prize! And some FAQs

  60. Heather says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:35 pm

    I would absolutely love a copy of your book. I’ll have it one way or another but having a signed copy would be super.

  61. katie says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:35 pm

    Congratulations on your new book and Pick ME!!!

  62. im just lori says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:36 pm

    Me me me! Because I love my mother, and would give her the other one I have reserved! (I love my first edition signed copies, too.)

  63. Cate says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:36 pm

    Ooh, I would love a copy! The more lace knitting this summer, the better!

  64. Elaine says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:37 pm

    I can’t wait to see all the designs in your new book. I’d love to win it.

  65. RD says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:37 pm

    Oh oh me me me!!! :-)

    And of course we love Lucy – she’s the most awesome kitteh ever.

  66. Tina R. says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:38 pm

    Yipee, another wonderful Wendy Johnson book that I’ll need to get should I not win the giveaway :)

  67. mosprott says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:38 pm

    Oh yeah! I would *love* a copy!

  68. Aponi says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:38 pm

    I would be thrilled to have your new book!

    I love your new scarf / shawlette!

  69. Dawn says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:39 pm

    Would love to win your awesome, fabulous, wonderful, phenomenal, gorgeous, stupendous book! The drawing is the day before my birthday, maybe I’ll get lucky! Give Lucy some rubs!:)

  70. Kristen says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:39 pm

    Congratulations on another publication!
    Kristen´s last [type] ..Animazement May 27-29 2011

  71. Lorien says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:40 pm

    Wow, that scarf/shawlette is utterly gorgeous! And my donation has been sent in to the wonderfully talented Lynn. I’m hopping up and down waving my arms in the air yelling “Pick me! Pick me!” for your lace book, but I might just have to buy it anyway if I don’t win it from your blog or Lynn’s. Your shawls are SO pretty and I had so much fun with the Summer Mystery Shawlette. Thank you for your generosity!

  72. Lynda says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:40 pm

    I love the way that your mind works and I can’t wait to see what your have come up with in your lace book.
    Lynda´s last [type] ..WOW!!!

  73. Debra says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:40 pm

    I would dearly love to be a proud owner of your new book!

  74. marcie says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:41 pm

    Thanks for giving away one of your books. I just finished the mystery summer shawlette and waiting for the pattern for the new scarf/shawlette. I like your patterns a lot and I hope I can win the book.

  75. Linda says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:41 pm

    I would love a copy, and I love the fact that you are helping Lynn, who happens to be my sister, help others. Thank you!

  76. Ro says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:41 pm

    What a fun give-away, thank you! :-) I gather Lucy is a beauty shot and not included? She’s gorgeous.
    Ro´s last [type] ..Eat Sleep Knit Outing

  77. Brandi says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:41 pm

    What a lovely scarf-shawl. I am looking forward to both that pattern and your new book, as I have enjoyed your previous patterns and books very much. Congratulations on the publication!

  78. Kim says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:42 pm

    Count me in. Even if I don’t win it, I want your book!
    Kim´s last [type] ..The Sock Club Is Backing Up

  79. Cheryl says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:42 pm

    I gotta say that’s a good use of sock yarn! I also want in on the draw… me, me, me!!!

  80. Alicia Joynson says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:42 pm

    I recently knit your summery mystery shawlette. It was my first of your patterns. You are so detailed and it made using a chart and lace for the first time, not so scary. I would love more of your patterns and the Book! <3

  81. Siew says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:44 pm

    Its the perfect time to knit lace. I’d love to win your new book!

  82. Penny says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:44 pm

    I’d love to be the first (I guess the second really) to get your new book.

  83. Savannagal says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:45 pm

    Thanks for the opportunity to win your new book. I’ve only knit the simplest of lace and am looking forward to trying some new things. Thanks much.

  84. Ashley says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:48 pm

    Well if I don’t win your book I’m still going to be getting it but hey I’m game for trying to win a free copy. Thank you!

  85. piddleloop says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:48 pm

    oooooooh so many things to love so little time?

    i always do love the dose of Lucy!

    ♥
    piddleloop´s last [type] ..here is where i try

  86. Jean A. says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:50 pm

    I’ve already got this book in my wishlist at Amazon, but if you’d like to give me one early that would be lovely too! And Lucy is lovely, as usual.

  87. maggie says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:50 pm

    I would love to have that book.

  88. Sue J. says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:50 pm

    I would love to have a copy of your new book. Thanks for the giveaway!

  89. Carol Ware says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:51 pm

    Dear Wendy,
    I would like to have your book.
    Sincerely,
    Carol

  90. Mimi says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:51 pm

    Please Random Number Generator pick meeee! I need that book so much!

  91. Karen says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:52 pm

    We do indeed love Lucy!

  92. Bonnie G. says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:52 pm

    I’d love a copy!

  93. Lynne says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:52 pm

    Ohhh, yes to the book.

  94. Rea says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:53 pm

    I love the title of the blog, the scarflette, and, of course, the pics of Lucy. I would LOVE the book too!

  95. Lisa says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:53 pm

    Pick me! Pick me! Please! It looks like an awesome book!

  96. Darlene says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:54 pm

    Lovin’ your scarf/shawlette thingy and look forward to a pattern one of these days. I certainly covet your new lace book!
    Darlene´s last [type] ..HAPPY FATHER’S DAY

  97. pinkshawlgirl says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:55 pm

    Wendy, I love the new little scarfette. Can hardly wait for the pattern to come out.. I love Lucy, too.

  98. Kris says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:55 pm

    I would love a copy of your new book.

    Lucy certainly deserves to be loved, she’s so beautiful! But Gwendolyn is quite pretty too, especially when she’s wearing your shawls.

  99. Jennifer says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:56 pm

    I would like the book, but I would really like a copy of your pattern for your scarf/shawlette thingy!

  100. Lisa says:
    June 30, 2011 at 4:57 pm

    Oooh, pick me!! I love all the shawls you do!

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