Last week, I showed off to you shop manager Heather's Iron Maiden shawl knit in the new yarn line we have in the shop, Wooly Wonka Fibers. Each day we're open, it gets a lot of attention- it's just one of those patterns that catches the eye and is a great use for fingering weight yarn. Today, I'd like to share with you some more designs of Marisa Hernandez, and give you the opportunity to win a free pattern of your choice.
Mariposa, photo courtesy of Marisa Hernandez
Heather isn't the only one who appreciates Marisa's designs; Rachael (who is your personal shopper and shipper each time you place an order online) is working on a dark red Mariposa shawl right now (above), and I'm considering her Cable Rouge hat in some MadelineTosh DK (like the Tomato it looks like in the picture).
Cable Rouge photo courtesy of Marisa Hernandez
Marissa has been kind enough to offer a few patterns for a contest here. Are you in? All you need to do is look through all her patterns here on Ravelry, then comment below here on the blog which you would choose and perhaps tell us what yarn or color you're thinking of too. To be entered to win, all you really need to tell us is the pattern you'd choose, but we all find a lot of project inspiration in the comments, so if you've been considering a special skein, or would like to share what color you think would be awesome, please do tell. Maybe take a look at our Patina, Madelinetosh Merino Light, Malabrigo Sock or Wooly Wonka Fiber's Artio sock. Leave me one comment by Friday, Feb 28 at noon EST and you'll be entered to win one of three free coupon codes to redeem on Ravelry. I'll announce the three winners (and e-mail them) the following week.
Crooked Cathedral photo courtesy of Marisa Hernandez
Thanks, Marissa, for encouraging us in our craft with your stunning designs!
Daizies photo courtesy of Marisa Hernandez. Stunning in colors of Madelinetosh Merino Light.
I would choose passion flowers in a lovely shade or deep crimson.
Posted by: Gina Kostoff | February 21, 2014 at 03:57 PM
Love Artemist in MadTosh Fjords.
Posted by: Barbara | February 21, 2014 at 04:03 PM
I want them all but I would want Daizees first. I'd have to think about the yarn but one in a pinkish gray would be perfect.
Posted by: MarthaO | February 21, 2014 at 04:03 PM
I would love to give Daizies a try in the colors shown! I've never done anything quite that lacy but it's stunning!
Posted by: Debbie Huett | February 21, 2014 at 04:22 PM
I too am intrigued by Cable Rouge (thinking of my daughter today in cold cold northern Wisconsin and having a rough year) and the most appropriate color (her favorite) would be a lovely amethyst.
Posted by: Ann M | February 21, 2014 at 04:31 PM
Spanish Ladders is beautiful. I would probably do the black and add a very rich dark color with it like purple or rose.
Posted by: Rhonda Atkinson | February 21, 2014 at 04:34 PM
I like Iron Maiden
Posted by: Mary | February 21, 2014 at 04:48 PM
Artemist in Wooly Wonka Arianrhod in the Elphaba colorway! A friend from college is the Elphaba to my Galinda.
Posted by: Alexandra | February 21, 2014 at 06:11 PM
OOOOO Crooked Cathedral is gorgeous and what is that divine yarn it's shown in? I'd make the pattern in that yarn if you have it.
Posted by: Melissa (aka Witchknit) | February 21, 2014 at 06:33 PM
LOVE daizies-- some shade of rust I would think!!!
Posted by: Jeanne | February 21, 2014 at 06:53 PM
Cable Rouge in Smooshy
Posted by: April | February 21, 2014 at 07:03 PM
Loving the Mariposa shawl. Beautiful.
Posted by: janice | February 21, 2014 at 07:15 PM
I would pick the "Love Vine" hat - and make it a bit slouchy. I'd love to use DIC Everlasting DK in Surf
Posted by: Leslie Fehr | February 21, 2014 at 07:18 PM
I love iron maiden and crooked cathedral in Tanis fiber silver plume
Posted by: Lisa viviano | February 21, 2014 at 07:25 PM
I would choose the Artemis shawlette pattern and I would love to knit it in Madelinetosh Sock-Flashdance. I have been craving a hot purple shawlette and I have eyed that yarn for awhile, so I think it would be the perfect combo!
Posted by: Sarah | February 21, 2014 at 07:41 PM
As pretty as they are, I'm just not a shawl girl, so I'd choose the love vine hat http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/love-vine. I think it might look great in a multi like Miss Babs Berlin, too.
Posted by: Essjay | February 21, 2014 at 07:47 PM
Fine vine is my pick . In a deep sunny yellow!!!!! We all need sunshine!
Posted by: Krissy King | February 21, 2014 at 07:51 PM
The "Under the Bridge" hat in DIC Everlasting DK in the "Jeans" colorway. I don't like to go anywhere I can't wear my jeans, and now I'd have a hat to go with them.
Posted by: Jane H | February 21, 2014 at 08:32 PM
I would pick Daizies and use MT merino light in sea salt and esoteric.
Posted by: Anita S. | February 21, 2014 at 08:38 PM
That cable rouge is to die for!
Posted by: Kathleen Mauch | February 21, 2014 at 08:53 PM
I like the contrast of design in Crooked Cathedral. The power of suggestion works well, and I'd like the shawl in Poste Patina Lake Hillier. I'm not inordinately fond of lace work (I like reversible designs) but I like lace yarn.
Posted by: triplesss | February 22, 2014 at 07:57 AM
The Crooked Cathedral is gorgeous! Perfect in a neutral grey/cream color for the summer evenings---- assuming they ever get here!
Posted by: Harmony G | February 22, 2014 at 08:54 AM
I love Diamanté II, but I think I'd get more wear out of Artemist. Wouldn't it be gorgeous out of Patina in either Rose Window or Easter Island?? I'm afraid to even look at the Wooly Wonka yarn. I think it might be dangerous, like staring directly at the sun.
Love, love, love Heather's Iron Maiden!
Posted by: Tara | February 22, 2014 at 09:13 AM
I fell in love with the Cable Rouge hat. I have been wanting a more stylish hat and I just learned how to knit cables at a knitting retreat! As I started looking at colors, I realized it would be a perfect Christmas gift pattern. I down loaded the pattern for free so I don't need to win it. Finances are extremely tight and I would rather someone win it that will use it. When I have the money...MT DK Vishnu is my 1st color choice. Your blog is a wealth of knitting inspiration...thanks!
Posted by: Karen Pettyjohn | February 22, 2014 at 09:47 AM
I love the Daizies shawl and the Cable Rouge hat...beautiful!
Posted by: Suzy | February 22, 2014 at 10:00 AM
Easy as Pie in Willy Wonka's Ariel would be a gorgeous wrap if Spring ever gets here!
Posted by: Amy | February 22, 2014 at 11:13 AM
Mariposa took my breath away! And I know that lacy things like that are better in a solid or near-solid colorway but I sure would love to try it in Wooly Wonka' Cezanne.
Posted by: Staci Lockman | February 22, 2014 at 12:07 PM
Iron Maiden makes my heart flutter! Maybe in a brilliant St Basils Poste yarn or TFA Garnet... or an Easy as Pie in TFA Lemongrass would be stunning.
Posted by: connie | February 22, 2014 at 01:37 PM
I like the Glam Shells. It would be fun try the wooly wonka Arterio in scrapbook or vamp...
Posted by: latifa | February 22, 2014 at 02:04 PM
Crooked Cathedral in English Ivy by Sweet Georgia.
Posted by: Teresa C | February 22, 2014 at 06:03 PM
I would like to knit Artemist. I've really been wanting to try knitting a shawl, even though I'm not a shawl person, I don't think ... not sure of the exact yarn, but would use an MCN in a deep, dark red.
Posted by: Vicki | February 22, 2014 at 08:14 PM
I already have both Iron Maiden and Crooked Cathedral in my queue! I'm loving the patina yarn, particularly hanging garden for spring.
Posted by: Amy | February 22, 2014 at 08:25 PM
I love Crooked Cathedral. I could make it in any bright color right now and it would be a nice change from grey winter.
Posted by: Christine | February 22, 2014 at 10:19 PM
I am not a shawl perso either, so I would choose the cable rogue hat in Dream in color tea party.
Posted by: Jude smith | February 23, 2014 at 12:54 PM
Lovely patterns. I would love to make Miss May in Poste Patina Hiller Lake.
Posted by: Anne | February 23, 2014 at 04:57 PM
I really like Sabrina. It has a lot of different designs encompassed into one project! I am not sure what yarn I would use, but it would have to be something with some shine to it! I think I would choose a deep, rich color.
Posted by: Cindy Strick | February 24, 2014 at 08:03 AM
I'd like to do them all! But I'd start with Crooked Cathedral.
Posted by: Nancy | February 24, 2014 at 09:19 AM
I love Marisa's Daizies shawl. It's so lovely. I would make it in a lovely spring green.
Posted by: Savannagal | February 24, 2014 at 09:59 AM
I love them all but the Crooked Cathedral really catches my eye. That would be so pretty in a dark purple.
Posted by: Christy Thomas | February 24, 2014 at 12:13 PM
I love Mariposa and I think it would be beautiful in a self striping yarn Manos Alegria - Colibri 9102.
Posted by: Peg Crawshaw | February 24, 2014 at 12:16 PM
They are all so beautiful and very hard to choose just one but I think I would pick Dazies or Crooked Cathedral.
Posted by: Barbara | February 24, 2014 at 12:20 PM
I also loved all the patterns but if I had to chose just one it would be Forbidden flower using Black Magic colored yarn.
Posted by: Cherie Estok | February 24, 2014 at 12:21 PM
Daizies designs is adorable!
Posted by: Veronika McKnight | February 24, 2014 at 12:24 PM
I love all the patterns, but the Iron Maiden shawl is my fave:-)
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Posted by: Susan Ipavec | February 24, 2014 at 12:27 PM
Forbidden flowers is it for me.
Posted by: Lisa | February 24, 2014 at 12:28 PM
I love Shady Lady. The name cracks me up, but it's the nod to the "Art Deco" era that I love. I would knit it in a purple-grey color.
Posted by: Rebekah | February 24, 2014 at 12:29 PM
I would choose Miss May and probably do it in a springy periwinkle color.
Posted by: Shannon Adams | February 24, 2014 at 12:33 PM
Artemist is beautiful! I have a skein of Malabrigo sock in my stash in a blue/green color that would be perfect (but that's not to say I wouldn't be tempted by some Tosh Merino Light or the new BMFA Tipsy colors!)
Posted by: maryellen | February 24, 2014 at 12:36 PM
I would chose Mariposa as my pattern of choice. I love the beautiful leaf patterns. Just looks so beautiful.
Posted by: Denise Walsh-Horowitz | February 24, 2014 at 12:42 PM
I've had my eye on Iron Maiden for awhile now. I like it in a dark, strong color. I can pretend that I'd knit it in deep purple or a royal blue, but the truth is that it will probably be dark gray. I love gray, and it goes with everything!
Posted by: Bonnie | February 24, 2014 at 12:42 PM
I would pick Iron Maiden and I would use MT Merino in Light Paper and save it for the next bride in my family.
Posted by: Susie | February 24, 2014 at 12:44 PM
Passion Flower takes my breath away. I have a beautiful blue'ish purple yarn I would use.
Posted by: Lori | February 24, 2014 at 12:46 PM
I like Crooked Cathedral. I would use MT light in Oxblood or Fjord. I may have to make another trip to the store to handle all those wonderful yarns to make a choice.
Posted by: DenaZS | February 24, 2014 at 12:53 PM
I love the Mariposa! I can picture it knit in a lovely green tonal or silver.
Posted by: Vickie | February 24, 2014 at 12:54 PM
Love vine. A beautiful red. A yarn that has silk in it would be great .
Posted by: Helene | February 24, 2014 at 01:04 PM
I love the Mariposa shawl and would do it in gradient shades of green.
Posted by: Theresa Nims | February 24, 2014 at 01:07 PM
Mariposa
Posted by: Linda Baney | February 24, 2014 at 01:15 PM
I love all three of the hat patterns. I have some Madelinetosh that would look good made in any of the hat patterns especially the love vine pattern.
Posted by: Sara Sue | February 24, 2014 at 01:22 PM
I absolutely LOVE Crooked Cathedral!!
How beautiful!! Would love to wear it to church.
Posted by: Dotti Thompson | February 24, 2014 at 01:23 PM
These are all lovely! My favorite is Forbidden Flowers and I would seect either Wooly Wonka Artio Elphaba or Malabrigo Azules. Well, maybe Poste Patia Easter Island. So hard to choose!
Posted by: amy g | February 24, 2014 at 01:31 PM
I would do the Crooked Cathedral in a rose shade.
Posted by: Nan | February 24, 2014 at 01:49 PM
I'd love to make Crooked Cathedral in Madelinetosh's Night Bloom.
Posted by: Karyn Cook | February 24, 2014 at 01:50 PM
I love them all. Each and everyone is so beautiful. I have knit one of her patterns in the past. Always get compliments.
My favorite for the contest would be Crooked Cathedral.
Posted by: Marjorie Benea | February 24, 2014 at 01:51 PM
Oh my, you want me to choose just one? I'd start off with Mariposa in a sagie green, then I would go on to Miss May in a creamy white, then I'd have to sit down and do an eenie meenie minie moe for the next one and so on and so on....
Posted by: Deena Crossett | February 24, 2014 at 01:52 PM
I would love to try the Iron Maiden shawl in Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light Victorian Gothic. So beautiful. I am just learning lace knitting so I like that this pattern has written directions as well as charts so I can try either method.
Posted by: Cheryl | February 24, 2014 at 01:52 PM
Mariposa in the teal is drop dead gorgeous.
Posted by: Barbara Dutch | February 24, 2014 at 01:53 PM
Hmm, torn between Crooked Cathedral and Forbidden Flowers. In the Blue Moon Fiber Arts Marine Silk Fingering in Cranberry Bogged.
Posted by: SoozB | February 24, 2014 at 02:02 PM
Artemist in one of the handpaint yarns from my stash.
Posted by: Stacia | February 24, 2014 at 02:09 PM
They're all beautiful, but would be "Crooked Cathedral" made in the same yarn shown!
Posted by: Linda Medina | February 24, 2014 at 02:12 PM
Artemist in eggplant color.
Posted by: Judy | February 24, 2014 at 02:26 PM
They're all gorgeous. I would choose Crooked Cathedral in a deep purple color.
Posted by: Elizabeth | February 24, 2014 at 02:37 PM
Iron Maiden and Crooked Cathedral are catching my attention most today, but I love all her patterns! I'm really loving the STR Marine Silk fingering, particularly in Blackbird.
Posted by: Richelle Chambers Krotts | February 24, 2014 at 02:38 PM
I already own the pattern for Crooked Cathedral and Artemist is in my queue so that would be the one I would select. I have the perfect skein of Blue Lobster Skinny Bugga ready to go!
Posted by: Marsha | February 24, 2014 at 03:09 PM
I would do Miss May in a white silk/cashmere, for a wedding shawl.
Posted by: Sidnie Ross | February 24, 2014 at 03:18 PM
I would pick the Cable Rouge hat in Dream in Color - Special Wilderness. Those are beautiful colors!
Posted by: Debra Jacobs | February 24, 2014 at 03:24 PM
forbidden flowers please is something very shiny and loaded with silk
Posted by: Cindy Carpenter | February 24, 2014 at 03:38 PM
Crooked Cathedral would be my first choice but I don't think you could go wrong with any of her designs. I am leaning towards Miss Babs in Tarte and the Dragon's flight
Posted by: Lois Yamada | February 24, 2014 at 03:43 PM
I like Forbidden Flowers in Manos Alegria Ceilo Azul 9670 So many beautiful patterns and colorful yarns...very hard to pick!
Posted by: Jeri | February 24, 2014 at 03:50 PM
I like all the patterns but Crooked Cathedral is just screaming KNIT ME! I would like to do it in a deep purple color.
Posted by: Vasiliki | February 24, 2014 at 04:09 PM
What a difficult decision Forbidden Flowers or Passionate Flowers...both are so yummy.. Surprise me if I win!
Posted by: Patty Thorne | February 24, 2014 at 04:10 PM
I would love to work upo the crooked cathedral pattern. thnx for the chance to do so.
Posted by: ritainalaska | February 24, 2014 at 04:24 PM
I would do Iron Maiden in BMFA valkyrie fledge
Posted by: Liisat | February 24, 2014 at 04:27 PM
I love Marisa's patterns...Iron Maiden has been on my wish list for a long time. I would love to knit Iron Maiden in the Wooly Wonka Artio Sock colorway Around Midnight.
Posted by: Alyce | February 24, 2014 at 04:30 PM
Crooked Cathedral or Iron Maiden in a beautiful shade of teal that includes cashmere and silk!
Posted by: Mary Ann | February 24, 2014 at 04:33 PM
These patterns are amazing how do you choose. I just put 5 of them in my wish list. Now I have to pick one and the right colors. I think it may be the Spanish back and red. Decisions
Posted by: Nadine. Lipson | February 24, 2014 at 04:35 PM
OMG! That Daizies is gorgeous! And I would for sure use MTL! Maybe in Cathedral color way. Just beautiful!
Posted by: Janet | February 24, 2014 at 04:37 PM
My favorite is Cable Rouge. I've been looking for a nice slouch hat pattern and I just found it!
Posted by: Debbie H | February 24, 2014 at 04:45 PM
I would choose Artemist. The yarn I would choose is Juniper Moon Farm's Findley Dappled
Posted by: Mary A Whited | February 24, 2014 at 05:14 PM
Beautiful patterns! I especially love Crooked Cathedral. Thanks for sharing - I'm adding several patterns to my queue.
Posted by: Tiffany | February 24, 2014 at 05:28 PM
Amazing Patterns! I'd knit Mariposa in Wooly Wonka Fibers, Arianrhod Sock Ariel.
Posted by: Ellen Tucker-Cohen | February 24, 2014 at 06:28 PM
I love the iron maiden, in Madeline tosh merino light.
Posted by: Rosemary | February 24, 2014 at 06:44 PM
I love them all, but especially the Iron Maiden. Very elegant in that colored yarn.
Posted by: Bonnye Bulla | February 24, 2014 at 07:20 PM
Grouchy Geisha would be fabulous in Tosh Merino Light in Citrus -- flamboyant orange.
Posted by: Jan Brittain | February 24, 2014 at 07:23 PM
Oh, this one's easy! I would choose the Daizies pattern. i'd want something semi-solid in color, that looks hand dyed or kettle dyed, and then a dramatic color for the stripe running thru it. Gosh, so pretty... maybe in Madelinetosh...
Posted by: Kelly Mueller | February 24, 2014 at 07:55 PM
This is like a kid with 31 Flavors of Ice Cream to choose from. Forbidden Flowers has to be the one for me. Blue Moon Fiber Arts Chana Masala would be interesting for it or one of the semi-solids like Dream in Color Rosalita or Juliettes Blush or Lorna's Laces nearly solid Peach for a more floral tint. Happy stitching, all.
Posted by: Cathie Phillips | February 24, 2014 at 08:31 PM
I would love to make cable rouge hat! It looks like a fun cable knit.
Posted by: Carla c | February 24, 2014 at 08:36 PM
forbidden flowers shawl in a vibrant green!!
Posted by: Julie | February 24, 2014 at 08:41 PM
Iron Maiden in BMFA MF Cranberry Bogged or Mariposa in something electric colored. Too many choices of great patterns and yarns/colors!
Posted by: blogless grace | February 24, 2014 at 08:45 PM
I love the Mariposa and I think I would do it in Handmaiden Fine yarn Sea Silk. I have a son getting married so I would like to make it for the bride in Ivory
Posted by: Wendy | February 24, 2014 at 09:01 PM
I am not going to be very good for inspiration as I really love the Crooked Cathedral in red. I would be very tempted to knit it up in some club yarn I got from Simply socks last year.
Posted by: HollyCJ | February 24, 2014 at 09:07 PM