Winners of 2016 We Wear Knitbot Fashion Show

Wow.  I am blown away by how many of you participated in our IG Fashion Show!  Let's call it a huge success.  It has given me a chance to "meet" you and how satisfying it is to see my designs fitting into your everyday wardrobes!

First, let's say it was very difficult to choose only 8 winners.  We on the team absolutely appreciate the effort each and every one of you put into your knits and posts.  We've decided to give you all a little something: fill out a quick online form including your IG username so we can verify your entry.  You'll receive a coupon code good for $10 off in our Ravelry store.  You can use it now or save it for the future!

You can view all the entries HERE and even filter them by garment type and pattern.  Enjoy the show!  We will certainly do this again next year!!

NOW, let's announce the official winners of the 2016 We Wear Knitbot Fashion Show!  If you're one of the winners, shoot us an e-mail so we can arrange to get you your prize.

BEST STYLING

I am calling this a perfectly styled shot!  Her outfit features the Rosemont Cardigan and head to toe including an adorable baby bump it's well thought out and beautifully captured.  diannekirsch has won our favorite linen shirt from CP Shades!!  Congratulations to her on winning the prize!  We hope she enjoys working it into her wardrobe.

BEST FIRST SWEATER

I am so proud of woolvanknits, winner of best first sweater with her Georgetown Cardigan!  She also cast on the Lesley Pullover at the start of our event and finished in time to post another award winning shot!  Congratulations, you've won 5 balls of The Petit Wool from We Are Knitters!  

BEST HANDSPUN WITH KITTEN

This shot stole my hearts, mega kitten points.  But also I love caitlynmacglafin's Lesley Pullover and how she wears it.  This is a great design for showing off handspun and this shot proves it.  Everything about this scene spells winner to me, congratulations, you've won a $50 A Verb For Keeping Warm Gift Certificate!  Enjoy!

BEST LOVED KNIT

This was an early entry from ali1ali_ and I keep coming back to it.  I love that this Featherweight has been part of her wardrobe since 2011, love how she styles it and LOVE that she introduced me to Duck Feet Shoes, they are amazing!  Congratulations, you have won the Wool & Wire stitch marker bracelet from Never Not Knitting.  

BEST HANDMADE OUTFIT

There were a number of really great handmade outfits, and this one by englishgirlathome has been named the winner!  I love the thought she put into the entire ensemble down to the shears which coordinate with her Hancock Cardigan, and the effort put into each piece is amazing.  Congratulations, your have won our prize from Quince & Co, a copy of Knitbot Linen and enough Sparrow to knit the design of her choice!  

BEST ATMOSPHERE

I love this entry from amyjometzendorf.  Her outfit is beautifully styled around her Rocky Coast Cardigan, and I love the setting - I'd like to join her there for some chat and knit time!  Congratulations, you have won a copy of Clara Parkes book Knitlandia.  You can read it in that room!

BEST NATURE SHOT

 

I'm a suckers for a beautiful backdrop, and saltairarts delivered with her entry!  I also love how she styles her Sycamore Vest which coordinates so well with the scenery.  Congratulations, you've won a bottle of Wool Soap from Twig & Horn.  It is the BEST for washing your woolies, we know you'll love it!

MOST FASHIONABLE

Well, this is a fashion show!  From the styling of the outfit (um, those sunglasses!) to the background, I love this high fashion shot of the Lesley Pullover from sherri94024.  Congratulations, you've won the prize from Bliss Boutiques, a The Ropes bracelet...a high fashion item made right here in Maine!

and lastly, a bonus prize for

BEST ENGAGEMENT PHOTO

A huge congratulations and award go to this adorable couple.  She was proposed to moments before taking her fashion show photo.  Come on...I love it!!  These two love birds are getting a surprise wedding present from The Fettigs.

As mentioned at the top, it was difficult to choose a top 8, so many great entries came in over the past month.  Tomorrow we'll share some other favorites, come back and see!

Stitches West 2016

Carrie Hoge and I are heading to Stitches West tomorrow and we hope to see YOU there!

We will be in the Never Not Knitting Booth 1242 and 1244 at scheduled times, posted below.  If you're attending your program will also provide details.  See you soon!

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