Inspired Shawls: 15 Creative Patterns for Year-Round Knitting is a lovely new knit pattern book has me absolutely drooling! Today I get to show off what you'll find inside, and give away a copy to one lucky Moogly reader, courtesy of Dover Publications - and share a nifty discount code too!
Disclaimer: This giveaway was sponsored by Dover Publications, but all opinions are my own.
Inspired Shawls by Laura Zukaite is one of the most exciting knit shawl pattern books I've seen to date. So. much. gorgeousness.
Normally when opening a pattern book, you're lucky to find 5 or so projects that you want to make - 1 or 2 for yourself, maybe a couple for gifts. Out of the 15 patterns in Inspired Shawls, I found 10 I wanted to start right away - and all of them are gorgeous!
Inspired Shawls patterns include written instructions, schematics, measurements, and lots of great clear photos. Many of the patterns also include knitting charts and even color charts when applicable.
I wouldn't say this is a book for beginners. There are a lot of special stitches, techniques, and colorwork here, and not a lot of handholding - no basic stitches or even advanced technique tutorials (though of course the special stitches are defined). So if you are an intermediate+ level knitter - or ready to expand your skills! - then this is a gorgeous book to add to your collection.
And as I mentioned above - I've got a great discount for you! Just CLICK HERE to save 25% on ALL Knitting, Crochet, and Craft Books on Dover, including Inspired Shawls!
And be sure to enter the giveaway for Inspired Shawls below! TWO winners will each receive a copy of Inspired Shawls courtesy of (and mailed by) Dover Publications. So tell a friend!
The Inspired Shawls Giveaway on Moogly is open to USA and Canada addresses and ends 4/23/18 at 12:15 am Central US time. If you are on mobile and have difficulty entering, please use a desktop computer to enter. Only the email and blog commenting options are mandatory – all other tasks are optional, for bonus entries only. Good luck, all!
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June
I have not used Dover books but it is on my list too.
Adrienne mccarthy
I have, I am sure, at least browsed through a Dover publication somewhere along the line! I recognize some of the covers. I'd love to try this one: "Miniature Crocheting and Knitting for Dollhouses".
Rhiannon Rowland
The Crocheting Patchwork Patterns book looks fun!
Lisa Brown
I have not purchased any dover books. There are a few I like, the Teddy Bear Studio: Create Your Own Handcrafted Heirlooms, how to make them, looks great, a fun hobby. Love any crocheting books
Charla
Oh I really want to win!!!!!!
Audrey Kydd
Looks like a great book!
Karyn Heidenreich
Looks like a great selection of designs!
I specially like the white mesh shawl.
Mita
I like the Crocheting Patchwork Patterns book
JAime
Great selection of subjects
Chrisie
Not sure if I've used Dover books/patterns before but there are some really cute crochet ones there! I like the dumpling cats! Crochet shawls would be good to add. 🙂
Connie
Such gorgeous looking shawls. Very unique designs. Thanks for the giveaway!
Tina Hays
Love crochet books about shawls/wraps and scarves
Chris Lopez
Beautiful designs fans. Thank you for the giveaway.
Jenni
I would love to try these patterns.
shoshana
all the books are to drool for but i loved Natures Splendor.!
Diane
Everything is so beautiful. Would love to try everyone of them. I have a list of family and friends to give to.
Sandy Burton
The dinosaurs and peterpan books look fun
Susan Izbiansky
I have not used Dover books but would like to try making doilies so will look at them closer. Thanks for the givaway.
COLLeen
I like the variety in crafting styles available on the website. I have never used one of their books before but now I definitely want to.
Susan
Beautiful shawls! I am into making shawls right now and these would make a great addition to my line up!
Chloe
I have heard of Dover but not have the privilege to purchase their books. They have wonderful books/patterns I will one day be able to try
Sandy
Thank you for the give away. These shawls are beautiful.
Tara Souther
I love to make shawls & learn new techniques. This book looks interesting.
Susan Spiers
What an amazing book-I love shawls! Dover has a wonderful selection of craft books - Love Fair Isle Knitting, this book by Alice Starmore is one I need! Thank you, Susan
Cheryl L.
Looks like a fabulous pattern book! Love the variety of patterns.
Rev Marcia Urban
I am fascinated by the "Wacky Doggy Knits" from Alison Jenkins. I would like to make them all for my 10-year-old.
Margaret
I really enjoy knitting shawls. I am full figured and a shawl pattern is almost always the right size.
E Davison
I have loved and appreciated Dover Books for, well, decades now. I believe my first purchase was of Celtic knotwork. but there were doll patterns and old cookbooks in there, too. They cover *so* much, I am at a loss to think of anything they need more of, you know? I just hope Dover can keep on being the valuable resource they have always been.
Nicole
Beautiful patterns! Thank you for the chance!
Denisse
Lovely patterns. It's a really nice giveaway. I hope I win this.
Lyn DeFehr
I’ve not come across any Dover crochet books before but Inspired Shawls would be a book I’d definitely flip through & most likely buy......thanks for the opportunity to own a copy.
Vickie MeJorado
I have never heard of Dover books before, but looking at the selections available I’ll surely do so in the future. My favorites are from the Needlework collection. By far, my favorite is Inspired Shawls.
Teresa Knittingdancer
I have not used Dover Publications. I like the Traditional Fair Isle knitting books and the Knitter's Almanac books/
Jamie
I have never looked at a Dover Publication but from the looks of the cover of this book, I will be looking for Dover Publications.
Jenifer
I don’t have any Dover books, but I love this one and the Crochet Mandalas book looks great too!
Jamie
I don't own any Dover publications but it looks like I should. This book looks like fun and I love the projects in it. I would love to see more shawls featured here.
elizabeth c
i don't think i have dover books. i love looking at shawls/wraps/capes.. they are on my to do list.
Marsha lavoie
I have a number of Dover crochet books, as well as other Dover craft publications.
DebbyG
I have used some of Dover coloring books and also have downloaded some of their images, particularly vintage sets.
WJ
Love the shawls in this book
Alyce
You have caught my interest with this Dover Book!
dawn
beautiful designs can't wait to see them up close
MelodyJ
I know Dover more for there coloring books. I've never used any of their craft books. I would like more crochet fashion.
Rachel King
I don't think I've ever used Dover books before, but the book "Contemporary Cables" looks enticing since I've never done cables before.
deb rowley
I have not used dover books but would like to add some to my collection!
Patty Boyer
I went to Dover Books. I'm surprised to see a lot more crochet books!! Wonderful!
And these shawls are gorgeous! Yum!!
Cassandra D
I have not used Dover books in craft projects, etc.