I am so excited to be able to post about this book. Kat Coyle approached me a little over a year ago to see if I'd like to contribute to her upcoming book. I received my copy last week and wanted to wait until she posted before I did so.
The cover alone will probably sell you. The patterns in this book run the gamut from simple to complex, but each is original, fun, and worked in gorgeous yarns. I think I speak for everyone who contributed when I say that Kat is absolutely fantastic to work with. She has great vision, an impeccable eye for color, and her years of designing makes her keenly aware of what a designer needs to do their job successfully. I'm so proud to be a part of this book.
This is my pattern, The Poet Coat. It's worked in two shades of Blue Sky Alpaca and adorned with gold star buttons and a zipper pull.
The main pattern is a linen stitch which produces a really dense fabric without much bulk.
The model is simply too cute for words.
My friends, Mary-Heather Coger, Julia Trice and Edna Hart, also contributed patterns, as well as Beth Abaravich, whom I never got to know but whose work is absolutely brilliant.
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There are those who think that there is nothing new in knitting. This coat proves that this is simply not true. Wonderfully original, quirky, absolutely fabulous.
Congratulations.
Posted by Ailsa | January 31, 2008 9:23 PM
Posted on January 31, 2008 21:23
That is the cutest coat I have ever seen! And yep...I'd love one too. Gotta go get the book! :)
Posted by Ruinwen | October 10, 2007 10:20 AM
Posted on October 10, 2007 10:20
This is a wonderful design! I can't wait to take a look at the book. Congratulations!
Posted by Delica | October 9, 2007 5:57 PM
Posted on October 9, 2007 17:57
IT'S THE LITTLE PRINCE COAT!!!
congratulations, it's adorable.
Posted by maryse | October 9, 2007 1:55 PM
Posted on October 9, 2007 13:55
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this Design and the colors you chose are perfect--Just PERFECT--as always.
I missed you at our get together!
Posted by Edna Hart | October 9, 2007 12:17 PM
Posted on October 9, 2007 12:17
That coat is to die for..awesome job!!!
Posted by Amber | October 9, 2007 9:09 AM
Posted on October 9, 2007 09:09
Wow, wow, WOW. This is fabulous! Congratulations on that published pattern, and on creating such a gorgeous design. I love it, and the way it was styled in the book. It's awesome!
Posted by Becky | October 9, 2007 1:18 AM
Posted on October 9, 2007 01:18
Congratulations Marnie! I love the coat! (For myself, ha ha.)
Posted by MJ | October 8, 2007 11:09 PM
Posted on October 8, 2007 23:09
I had the great fortune to work as technical editor on this book and to be "in on it" from it's early days. It's an absolute winner and this coat is wonderful and well thought out -- and really, really cool!
Congratulations on a job well done.
Posted by kristi | October 8, 2007 8:23 PM
Posted on October 8, 2007 20:23
Awesome design! Congrats on your latest published work!!
Posted by Jody | October 8, 2007 6:33 PM
Posted on October 8, 2007 18:33
Oh, wow! I love that coat. It's sophisticated and cute at once!
Posted by Marlena | October 8, 2007 4:31 PM
Posted on October 8, 2007 16:31
Oh man is that ever cute! Awesome job.
Posted by Hattie | October 8, 2007 2:21 PM
Posted on October 8, 2007 14:21
Adorable!! Congratulations!!! :-D
Posted by alyson | October 8, 2007 2:10 PM
Posted on October 8, 2007 14:10
CUTE jacket wow! Once I get brave enough to go to the bookstore with baby I'll have to get a copy :) I hope they carry it!
Posted by pixie | October 8, 2007 2:02 PM
Posted on October 8, 2007 14:02
congrats! looks lovely! i think i just might have to check that book out! is it out yet?
Posted by minnie | October 8, 2007 1:33 PM
Posted on October 8, 2007 13:33
That really is incredibly adorable...can't wait till I receive the book..(it's on pre-order from Amazon)....looks like it's going to have some great patterns and fun photography!
Posted by Gudrun | October 8, 2007 1:13 PM
Posted on October 8, 2007 13:13
Oh gosh, what an AMAZING coat!! I need it for my little one-- just stunning
Posted by aija | October 8, 2007 1:13 PM
Posted on October 8, 2007 13:13
I totally second the grown-up size suggestion! Really beautiful work!
Posted by zoey | October 8, 2007 12:14 PM
Posted on October 8, 2007 12:14
Oh my LORD, that is the coolest coat ever! That pattern alone makes me want to buy the book! Congrats Miss Marnie!
Posted by Bea | October 8, 2007 12:14 PM
Posted on October 8, 2007 12:14
That is one of the hippest little knits I've seen in a long time.
Posted by loopylulu | October 8, 2007 11:56 AM
Posted on October 8, 2007 11:56
Congratulations Marnie!
Posted by Therese | October 8, 2007 11:55 AM
Posted on October 8, 2007 11:55
What a great pattern! I've got to put that on my to-knit list. I can't wait to see the book!
Posted by disentangled | October 8, 2007 11:52 AM
Posted on October 8, 2007 11:52
That coat is ADORABLE! I want one for me!!!
Posted by Sue H | October 8, 2007 11:42 AM
Posted on October 8, 2007 11:42
Everything about that shot just works so well together - the coat, the boy, the props. Congratulations. Fantastic work.
Posted by winnie | October 8, 2007 11:31 AM
Posted on October 8, 2007 11:31
I love it! Can we get that in grown-up size? ;)
Posted by Arianne | October 8, 2007 11:27 AM
Posted on October 8, 2007 11:27
that is a great pattern. I've never seen anything like it for children. very creative.
congratulations! you are a talented designer. I'm sure you'll have many more requests from designers and publishers. maybe someday a "Marnie writes" book of designs?
Posted by j | October 8, 2007 11:26 AM
Posted on October 8, 2007 11:26
Marnie you're a dream to work with and you really out did yourself with this piece!
Posted by Kat | October 8, 2007 11:24 AM
Posted on October 8, 2007 11:24
Wow, congrat's Marnie! That is one great looking coat!!
Posted by jessica~ | October 8, 2007 11:12 AM
Posted on October 8, 2007 11:12
My son is six and probably entirely too large for that coat.. but I'm sure he'd love that whole outfit and would have many hours of fun pretending to be a pirate. Great job on designing such a fun and funky coat!
Posted by mouse | October 8, 2007 11:09 AM
Posted on October 8, 2007 11:09
MUST. ORDER. BOOK. I'm a sucker for kids' knits to begin with. And being familiar with those of you involved in this, I know the rest of the patterns will be just as gorgeous. My niece and nephew are in *so* much trouble now. They're going to run away when they see me coming with a present.
Posted by amy | October 8, 2007 11:00 AM
Posted on October 8, 2007 11:00
i LOVE that coat! SO CUTE!
Posted by marri | October 8, 2007 10:41 AM
Posted on October 8, 2007 10:41
I *love* the poet coat, Marnie -- it is a wonderful book and a fantastic pattern. Kudos for another amazing knitted feat!
Posted by Jen. | October 8, 2007 10:03 AM
Posted on October 8, 2007 10:03
DUDE! That is freaking adorable.
The sick thing is, I may just have to make your Poet Coat for myself.
Posted by Jasmin | October 8, 2007 9:50 AM
Posted on October 8, 2007 09:50
When I was going through the book with Jacob, it was your Little Prince coat that made him comment, "now THAT'S really cool!" :) And he's right.
So excited!!! It was so much fun to work on, and the finished book is just lovely. YAY Kat!
Posted by Mary-Heather | October 8, 2007 9:47 AM
Posted on October 8, 2007 09:47
ohhh... he looks like the Little Prince! That is SO cute.
Posted by orata | October 8, 2007 9:28 AM
Posted on October 8, 2007 09:28
I love that little coat! Congratulations! I'm so happy for Kat, too.
Posted by Nonnahs | October 8, 2007 9:20 AM
Posted on October 8, 2007 09:20
I love that posed shot of the model on the piles of books. The coat's really great too! :)
Posted by connie | October 8, 2007 8:44 AM
Posted on October 8, 2007 08:44
That's just perfect. I'm sure there are a lot of adults who'd covet a version in their own size.
Posted by Roxie | October 8, 2007 8:36 AM
Posted on October 8, 2007 08:36