As word of The Mercerie begins to spread; you – our lovely blog readers, are the first to see these beautiful images of our new Autumn/Winter 2014 knitwear collection captured by the brilliant Eliza Boo Photography outside the iconic Sainsbury Centre, in Norwich. Sue, our designer, (PR person, blogger, social media slave, pattern writer, graphic designer, stylist, tea maker, incompetent accountant and attention deficit daydreamer) has created a collection of cosy knitting and crochet designs perfect for snuggling up in as the temperature drops, the nights draw in and the colours outside turn golden.
As always, Sue’s designs are uncomplicated (we don’t like a lot of fuss) and draw their inspiration from tradition and contemporary key trends. This season it’s all about ‘the big wrap’ – versatile scarves and shawls that can be worn in different ways – depending on how much you want to retreat from the world! So here’s a taste of what’s coming this season.
Worked in our supersoft DK Merino, The Crochet Folklore Shawl is a beautiful and extremely versatile product. Wear it as a traditional shawl for an on trend folklore look, or find your own way of snuggling into it, and stay warm and stylish this season. This is a fabulous project for anyone with good crochet skills and is an achievable and very satisfying creation.
OH! And we’re going to be giving away this kit to one lucky subscriber next month….find out how you could be in with a chance to win one at the end of this post.
The super-sized knitted scarf is a must-have key item this season and we’ve got just the thing for an absolute beginner – and for the more competent knitters among you. This pattern will include two variations on the oversized scarf. If you’re just learning, or you want a ‘mindless knitting project’ (one that you don’t have to think about too much as you knit your way through endless TV programmes, DVD’s and old movies) this one is for you. Worked in our beautiful 100% British aran wool, in easy-peasy garter stitch, it’s wide enough to be worn as a shoulder shrug, or a wrap around scarf. It’s easy to wear and easy to make. What could be simpler?
If your knitting skills stretch beyond garter stitch and you love a bit of texture, why not make the bramble and moss stitch version? – it’s a classic. Both styles would make beautiful gifts for the significant men in your life- who aren’t always as appreciative as they should be of our hand knitted jumpers.
Our knitted collars make quirky and cosy additions to your wardrobe and can be worn over dresses and casual knitwear to add a touch of drama and style. The Loopy Fur Collar knits up very quickly once you get the hang of this stitch. (look out for a little tutorial later this season) and is a rather jaunty accessory with it’s lovely pom poms and big cord bow. It is worked here in our bark coloured aran yarn – but it would equally stunning in natural grey.
And finally, if you’re looking for a statement piece, our Knitted Lace Pierrot Collar is a dramatic accessory. Worked in aran yarn it combines short row knitting, lace and bobbles – so it’s perfect if you’re looking for a little bit of a challenge in a project that’s not too huge.
We are working on getting these into our shop by the end of September and, as always, our designs will be available to buy as downloadable patterns, and self contained kits. You can buy all the yarns you need to make the projects in our online wool shop, and we’re adding a few new colours soon too. (we think you’re going to LOVE them!)
We’re so excited about our new products that we’re going to give one away!!! This is what you need to do to be in with a chance to win a gorgeous Crochet Folklore Shawl Kit
- Subscribe to The Mercerie Post (our cute little newsletter)
- Like us on Facebook
- Tell us you’ve entered by posting on our Facebook page – or by sending us a message on our Facebook page.
If you already ‘like us’ and have subscribed to our newsletter then all you need to do is tell us!
This will be a sweep stake competition with one winner announced on Thursday 9th October 2014 at 12.00 noon GMT.
This competition is open to all our UK and international customers and the prize will be one crochet kit for the Crochet Folklore Shawl (as pictured) No cash or product alternatives will be offered and winners names will be announced through all our social media platforms.
Good Luck!
Love all your ideas and kits.
Thank you Allie – and thanks for entering the competition 🙂
Beautiful collection. Very impressed!
Hi Sally – just spotted your comment!! Thank you – the orange scarf/shawl you knitted looks rather lovely I think!
xxx
Love this, where can I get the kit if I don’t win?
Hi Mary – it will be available in our online shop very soon – we’re busy finalising the pattern right now and we’ll be sure to let everyone know just as soon as its ready. 🙂