The-Qiviut-Queen-Shrug giveaway.
Its nearly fall, time to haul out the sweaters full of yarny soft goodness and because its that time of year i Love to have a Shrug handy just incase i'm feeling chilled !
What could be more simple. A Provisional cast on, knit a rectangle(side to side construction), make some increases for body, then some decreases, then pickup and knit all the inside edge rows to form a lovely soft rib, finish sleeve edges with a cute stitch design, sew up seam and your done
Have decided to add some 100% Magical qiviut in our Natural 3ply to the edge of sleeves just to make it a bit more special !
As you can see this one is nearly finished. Just need to pick up inside sts for rib.
For mine i'm using 'Arctic Lights' colourway but you got options go here:www.cottagecraftangora.com/qiviut-queen-merino/4557554607
to see my updated page of qiviut-queen-colours and choose what colour you would like your shrug to be knit from. At the end of the month 1 winner will be drawn at random and i will send you a shrug in your colour choice and size.....ready to gift or keep for yourself !
Sewing up seams,
I used to work for a knitwear designer back in the 80's and my job was to sew up all the garment seams. I developed my own method that i follow so that every time i work by hand the seams are so perfect.
My Method:
*I always use a sharp wool needle so the stitch goes exactly where i want it to go.
*I always use the same tension throughout.
*I always place the both sides of knitted fabric between my thumb and index finger to make a straight line that has the edge protruding a 1/4'' inch.
*I work only 1'' inch at a time and Always put in the same equal amount of sts per inch.... Voila perfect seams !
RUNS FROM: 2nd September TO 30th September 2013
To Enter This months giveaway simply tell us in the comment section what your colour choice would be and what size you require. 1 winner will be drawn at random. Please only 1 entry per person. Open to everyone world wide.
SIZES:
S/M, L/XL. This is a close fitting garment.
17 colours to choose from.
Best of Luck♥
I love this litttle shrug & you make it sound so easy to knit up! i think i would like to have a go at it, but im not sure just how it might turn out . what a lovely surprise to then find younwilling to make one to giveaway!! such lovely colours, Im torn between 3 pf them..tundra Pasture, Northern Glacier or Qiviut Aulavik.... If I can only pick 1 then probably the tundra pasture, but if I happen to win, I would be happy to have a lovely shrug in any of those colours! I think I would need a medium ( normally a size 12). And I would be keeping it for me!!
ReplyDeleteHello Sharmayne, i will also be adding a little bit of 100% qiviut to the shrug that the winner receives just to make it a little more special, all the best♥
DeleteHow beautiful! I would choose the Tundra Pasture, and I would need an L/XL.
ReplyDeleteIt is a beautiful shrug! And it is hard to pick just one colour! Inuit Blue is a gorgeous colour! Medium for me!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite color is Inuit Treasure. I'd need S/M.
ReplyDeletelmecoll on ravelry
Northern Glacier is stunning. I'm an XL
ReplyDeleteOoh, Northern Glacier! And XL for me. I love the blues, and mixed blues, mmm. You do make it sound simple, and I'm not sure I would find it so, but interesting, and fun to try, for sure! The yarn is just drool-worthy.
ReplyDeleteI love the Aulavik colorway, and it would be a large please :) The Qiviut Queen merino is so fabulous to work with!
ReplyDeleteOh myyyy..this is a difficult choiiice! I would choose either: Autumn Tundra or Northern Glacier and XL size please. :)
ReplyDelete60o North is my choice. XL is my size.
ReplyDeletebarwin
Gypsy is my choice, and X/XL is my size, thank you
ReplyDeleteWow, beautiful! I would pick the S/M in Arctic Rock. Thanks for the chance :-)
ReplyDeletethis is an exquisite shrug that really lets the fiber shine! i would choose the inuit blue, as it looks like a lovely shade of indigo, in a medium. thank you for the knitting tips!
ReplyDeleteI would make shrug with 'Qiviut McKinley' in s/m to go with my mountain.
ReplyDeleteI love the Inuit Blue and I am a size small. But all the colours are sooooo beautiful. Who wouldn't want a shrug in any of them? What a great give away. Very generous!
ReplyDeleteQuiviut Taiga is beautiful, L/XL for me. And it would help me perfect my seaming, which is...interesting at best. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful shrug. I love the Fall Leaves colorway and I'm a M/L - so I guess, I'd have to pick L/XL to make sure it fits. Here's hoping!
ReplyDeleteI love all the colour choices and their names. For myself though I see the shrug in the Qiviut McKinley colourway, in a S/M. You are very kind to give people a chance to experience such an enchanting fiber :)
ReplyDeleteThe color names are wonderful. Tundra gypsy in XL for sure!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous - Northern Glacier in a size L would be perfect!
ReplyDeleteIt's so amazing to think such a beautiful garment can be produced from such a massive and proud tundra wanderer!
I would have to go with Inuit Treasure in an XL although all of the colours are gorgeous! I've never used qiviut or even touched it, so I'd love to have a shrug that includes it. :)
ReplyDeleteAll the colors are beautiful but I would have to decide between tundra gypsy and qiviut aulavik in a size S/M
ReplyDeleteI'd like the Autumn Tundra in L/XL. Such gorgeous colors!
ReplyDeletetrilliumcreates AT gmail DOT com
So beautiful. I would love a shrug in Inuit Blue in size XL.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous. I really like the Tundra Blaze.
ReplyDeletesherryglover1 on RAV
sherryglover1@yahoo.com
Beautiful! I think I would pick Arctic Rock in XL.
ReplyDeleteRav ID: cdavis
DeleteTundra Gypsy please. That is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHi Lorraine!
ReplyDeleteI would choose "Autumn Tundra" since autumn is my favourite time of year!
Hope you'll be posting the pattern in the future. ;-)
Colette
I would love one in Inuit Treasure in XL. Thank you for the great giveaway!
ReplyDeletegreyowl (ravelry id)
I'd go for Inuit Blue, size M.
ReplyDeleteLovely stuff!
The shrug looks really comfortable! Nice! The Autumn Tundra is really unique! Size: S
ReplyDeleteHi and thank you as always!
ReplyDeleteMy color would be 60o North and the size is L. I love it!
asteride on Ravelry
How beautiful the shawl and the colors. I like Inuit Treasure in Medium size.
ReplyDeletepatmom on Ravelry
What a generous giveaway. I'd like a Medium in either Northern Blue Spruce or Innuit Blue - your choice.
ReplyDeleteHope to see you on Saturday in Kitchener.
Gorgeous shrug and wonderful color choices. I'm drawn like a magnet to Tundra Gypsy ~ it's divine! I wear a L. Thank you so very much!
ReplyDeleteErin Dorn, you won the shrug, please contact me....congratulations !
DeleteArctic Lichen is beautiful. I wear a large, (darn pregnancy weight). I'm jennthiele on ravelry.
ReplyDeleteI love Tundra Blaze! I would need a S/M. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteWhat tempting colours! I'd love an Inuit Blue shrug, and I'd be a large. Love the monthly giveaways - thanks for sharing your beautiful yarn and patterns :-)
ReplyDeleteIt is a beautiful garment that could keep me warm if I had small thrill and I really see the color Arctic Rock and a L/XL.
ReplyDeleteSo I'm crossing my fingers!
Thank you for everything!
Qiviut McKinley or Northern Glacier or Fall Leaves or... Hmm, if I list all I'd like we'll see your entire inventory here! Such beautiful yarns and thanks so much for the stitching tips -- making up is the difference between handmade and homemade, eh? Crossed fingers and knock wood that an XL shrug is in my future (one way or another!).
ReplyDeleteStunning! So generous of you to make one custom-made! I think a medium in Arctic Rock would be lovely :) Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeletevenny on Ravelry
I'd love to have your beautiful shrug in Northern Glacier. Size would be Medium/Large
ReplyDeleteArctic Lichen. Size XL. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI would love one in the Arctic Rock yarn. Size Medium/Large.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway.