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My First Giveaway: Help me choose three patterns

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One of my favorite designers is Kirsten Kapur, who has a lovely blog called "Through The Loops" that I'm currently following. Now Kirsten is celebrating her Birthday/Blogiversary with a sale of her beautiful patterns: buy 2 patterns, get a 3rd free. She has SOOOOOO MANY beautiful patterns that I just can't decide which ones I want. I would love your input on which three patterns to get from Kirsten's shop. And to sweeten the deal, here's my giveaway details: if you comment on this post and pick which pattern you think I should purchase, you will be placed in a drawing to win your own custom handknit version of the design you picked!! Now ain't that sweet! Spread the word people. Three people will be winning some sweet handmade items from my store.

And here are the contestants:

1. Andrea's Shawl and Mitts






2. High Line Shawl



3. Moody Kerchief



4. Snow Drops and Snap Peas Shawl




5. Ulmus Rectangle





6. Roma Shawl




The pictures are used with the permission of Kirsten Kapur. So pick, 1, 2, 3, heck, rank all 6 patterns in order of preference, and help make my decision easier! The deadline for commenting is Tuesday April 26th at 11:59pm PST. I'll put up the results of the winning patterns in next week's blog entry.

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  1. KenyandesiApril 20, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    Definitely number 4. But number 1 came super close!!!

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  2. SylvieApril 20, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    here are the ones you should buy in order of my, I mean you should purchase :)

    1. Snow Drop and Snap Peas Shawl (my favorite!)
    2. Moody Kerchief
    3. High Line Shawl
    4. Roma Shawl
    5. Andrea's shawl and Mitts
    6. Ulmus Rectangle

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  3. NirupamaApril 20, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Ha! I like them all, but my vote goes to number 4. I like the modeling, very emo.

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  4. SueMentorsApril 20, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    in order of preference:
    1
    4
    3

    But they are all unusual and really creative.

    Good luck - and happy knitting!

    Sue (via Anjali)

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  5. ElizabethApril 20, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    In order of preference
    4
    2
    3
    5
    6
    1

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  6. LisaApril 20, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    I like 2, 5 and 6 in that order.

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  7. Lemna gibbaApril 20, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    Highline shawl, definitely!!! followed by moody kerchief!

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  8. Alisa W.April 20, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    I say anything you make is always beautiful! But this is the order I would choose...

    1. Snow Drops and Snap Peas Shawl
    2. High Line Shawl
    3. Roma Shawl
    4. Moody Kerchief
    5. Andrea's Shawl and Mitts
    6. Ulmus Rectangle

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  9. UnknownApril 21, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    they are all really beautiful but this is my order; 2, 4, 3, 5, 1, 6

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  10. Yehoda MApril 21, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    Definitely #1 for me - I love the detail on the hem of the shawl and the wrist-end of the mittens.

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  11. aGibsonApril 21, 2011 at 4:42 AM

    My choices are, apparently, different from everyone else's (but is ok). My top three are:

    5. Ulmus rectangle
    1. Andrea's snazzy Shawl and mitts
    6. Roma shawl

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  12. Theresa NApril 21, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    I like the very last photo -- were there two photos for 6? Then 5, but they are all beautiful.

    Theresa (via Anjali)

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  13. seijitsuApril 21, 2011 at 5:46 AM

    For variety of use, style, and color:

    1. Andrea's Shawl and Mitts
    2. Ulmus Rectangle
    3. Moody Kerchief

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  14. VeroApril 21, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    4, 3 & 5 (in that order)

    Hope this helps, darling <3

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  15. Carol S.April 21, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    I like them in this order (and would LOVE to receive a Denise original!)

    2
    4
    6
    5
    3
    1

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  16. Amma S-DApril 21, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    They are lovely but I would choose

    No 4
    No 1
    No 6
    No 3
    No 2
    No 5

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  17. ReemaApril 21, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    They are all so beautiful. My favorite is 'Snow drops and Snap Peas Shaw.' Love the color and pattern. Others would be:
    Moody Kerchief
    Ulmus Rectangle
    Andrea's Shawl and Mitts

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  18. MandyApril 21, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    They are all beautiful but I like #3 the best! I think I'd wear something like that. :)

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  19. AmorousApril 21, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    I love pattern 2. It's a great pattern for a shawlshawl to wear in the spring and summer months. My sceond favorite pattern is number 5.

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  20. UnknownApril 21, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    The colors of all of these designs are brilliant. My order: 5,1,4,2,3,6

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  21. UnknownApril 21, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    Love, love, looooove number 4(Snow Drops and Snap Peas Shawl) :-D

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  22. henniApril 21, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    I like no. 4, 3, 6. pictures look great!

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  23. FroggieApril 21, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    Hmmmm, this is quite a tough decision, but here is my order of preference, starting with my most favorite
    4
    1
    2
    6
    3
    5

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  24. UnknownApril 21, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    I like 4, 1, and 6 the best!

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  25. AlexandraApril 21, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Hi Denise, I love 1, 2 and 3. Most especially though, 3.

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  26. lotusmossApril 22, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    Here's another vote for 2 and 4!

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  27. Amma BApril 22, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Totally love 2,4, and 5!

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  28. Aurora Rose BarrApril 22, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Okay order of preference:
    4
    5
    3
    2
    1
    6
    But they are all wonderful :)

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  29. AnonymousApril 22, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    I love 2, 4, and 5!!!

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  30. jamdoc11April 22, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    My favorites are 4, 2, 1 respectively. I love the pattern on #4, but 2 and 1 are also beautiful :).

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  31. AdeApril 23, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    2
    3
    4

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  32. AnonymousApril 23, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    I really like 4!!! Really! 4, 3, 5 and no matter what you decide they are all beautiful.

    Edera

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  33. Yram YawaApril 23, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    My fave is 4 followed by 2 and I. Hope this helps.

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  34. UnknownApril 23, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    5, 4 and 3 in order of fabulousness, Denise.

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  35. AnonymousApril 23, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    4, 3, then 1 is my recommendation! They're all very nice, though.

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  36. Lynn CApril 23, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    Good choices! First three in order of pref would be 4, 2, 3.

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  37. UnknownApril 24, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    I love 'em all!!! BUT, Here are my preferences in order:
    4, 6, 2, 3, 1, 5

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  38. UnknownApril 24, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Number 4. That was based in part on my very strong affection for the color green. The others are gorgeous too, but 4 is certainly more unique!

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  39. msnuApril 24, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    1. Ulmus Rectangle (instant choice!)
    2. Moody Kerchief
    3. Roma Shawl

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  40. megApril 25, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    1. Andrea's Shawl and Mitts
    2. Roma Shawl
    3. Snow Drops and Snap Peas

    Tough decision!

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  41. AmyHApril 25, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    1. Snow Drops and Snap Peas Shawl

    2. High Line Shawl

    3. Andrea's Shawl and Mitts

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  42. Ada KwanApril 26, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    I likey:
    4. Snow Drops and Snap Peas Shawl
    6. Roma Shawl
    1. Andrea's Shawl and Mitts

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  43. UnknownApril 26, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    My top best three will be as follows:

    1. High Line Shawl

    2.Snow drop and Snap peas Shawl

    3.Moody Kerchief

    But I'm sure whatever you end up choosing Denise would be lovely.
    They all beautiful pieces!!!!

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