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Friday, September 20, 2013

Javi: Color Combos and a Giveaway!

Javi baby sweater pattern

The Javi sweater gives the knitter a chance to play with color, which some crafters find exciting and others find a little scary--combining colors can be daunting. 

I knit the original sample in a collection of greens I thought really popped against the neutral beige (Oyster Heather). I encourage you to experiment to find your perfect color combo for this piece.

But just in case you're a knitter who gets stomach butterflies when considering color options, here are a few more combos you might consider:

BLUES
Sapphire Heather, Baltic Heather and Wonderland Heather

BROWNS
Chocolate, Chestnut and Camel Heather

ORANGES
Saffron, Pumpkin and Mai Tai Heather

PINKS
Hollyberry, Rouge and Blossom Heather

PURPLES
Blackberry, Amethyst Heather and Haze Heather

For all of these options, Oyster Heather makes a fine neutral, but you might also consider Dove Heather, or plain old White. 

Or change things up--use neutrals for the colorblocks and something fun and bright for the main color. Or pair a color changing yarn with a solid color. Really, the possibilities are endless--and exciting!


And now, something even more exciting! A giveaway! 

Would you like a Javi sweater kit of your very own, in the color combination of your choice? Of course you would. Leave a comment on this post to be entered to win! Want an extra entry? Tweet this:

"I just entered the @mediaperuana Javi baby sweater knitting giveaway. Enter to win a FREE sweater kit at www.mediaperuana.com."

Contest open until September 30, 5pm EST.

 
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43 comments:

  1. Jen PesterSeptember 20, 2013 at 5:15 PM

    I would love to win a sweater kit! It is a great pattern, and I need more practice playing with color!

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  2. Jen PesterSeptember 20, 2013 at 5:17 PM

    I would love to win a sweater kit! It is an adorable sweater (with a great model). I can always use more practice with color.

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2013 at 5:37 PM

    Adorable, baby and sweater alike.
    I'd love to win the brown combo. It's so hard to decide. They're all wonderful.

    tktl on Ravelry

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  4. Timeless1September 20, 2013 at 11:23 PM

    I'd love to win this kit! Cute sweater and an even cuter kid wearing it.

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  5. Young LoveSeptember 21, 2013 at 12:12 AM

    I would love this sweater kit. The purples are definitely my favorite.

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  6. UnknownSeptember 21, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    Since I absolutely love your pattern, I would of course love to win a kit for it! Consider me entered! :)
    //cmajalisa AKA Carin

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  7. sparky136September 21, 2013 at 5:14 PM

    I would live to knit this for my new great nephew, Will. sparky136 on Ravelry

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  8. UnknownSeptember 21, 2013 at 6:32 PM

    This is an adorable sweater! I am in love with ombre/color changing yarns and patterns this season. This kit would be great for me to knit up for one of my friends with a new baby! The orange is my favorite; it's unisex and would be perfect for fall photo ops. Great job! (this is broknmachin14 from Hufflepuff btw)

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  9. N LemondsSeptember 21, 2013 at 6:39 PM

    Awesome sweater!! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2013 at 7:08 PM

    I'd love to knit a java sweater with Oyster Heather, eggplant, and light purple.

    StaceyKnitsIt ravelry

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  11. lmecoll on RavlerySeptember 21, 2013 at 8:01 PM

    I'd love to win. I really like the purples.

    lmecoll on Ravelry

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  12. sylvie leblondSeptember 21, 2013 at 9:43 PM

    Lovely sweater and yarn! Crossing my fingers!!

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2013 at 10:15 PM

    Beautiful sweater kit, I especially like the Purples
    rosebob on ravelry

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  14. ZabbersSeptember 21, 2013 at 10:49 PM

    Love all the color combos you've come up with! I think l like the blues and the purples best.

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  15. JessicaSeptember 21, 2013 at 11:12 PM

    I love the orange, but the browns are great too!! Love the combos!

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  16. KristenSeptember 21, 2013 at 11:25 PM

    Very cool sweater. I think I would like the orange the best.

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  17. KenyettaSeptember 21, 2013 at 11:52 PM

    Cute sweater and even cuter baby! This would look adorable on my 6 month old!
    Kenyetta on Ravelry

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  18. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2013 at 12:59 AM

    Winning a sweater kit would be awesome! I just love knitting baby things, and this sweater is extra adorable!

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  19. amchartSeptember 22, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    Cute sweater. Endless color options. What fun!

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  20. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2013 at 11:52 AM

    I'd love to see this in blues and purples, but the greens is fantastic, too.

    NanaMamah on Rav

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  21. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2013 at 11:56 AM

    very cute!
    I love the browns with the oyster heather. Perfect for fall!

    I'm squiggi on ravelry

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  22. RoseSeptember 22, 2013 at 12:00 PM

    Such a lovely pattern and adorable baby. I would love to win this kit. Your colors are really awesome.

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  23. MonitaSeptember 22, 2013 at 12:17 PM

    I want a kit! This sweater is sooo cute! :-)

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  24. Alice PSeptember 22, 2013 at 4:36 PM

    I would really love to win a kit! I think the buttons are such a cute touch, too.

    wintersoup on Ravelry

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  25. CarolreSeptember 22, 2013 at 8:09 PM

    What a great giveaway! Thanks.

    The brown combo would be great for a newly arrived nephew.

    Carolre on Rav

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  26. Marilyn a.k.a. MerrySeptember 23, 2013 at 10:17 AM

    The blue is perfect!
    wahoomerryf on Rav

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  27. Knitschmidt KateSeptember 24, 2013 at 12:51 AM

    I love the green, as you made it. And I know a little boy that would look aaaaaaaaadorable in it.

    knitschmidt on ravelry

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  28. DraeSeptember 24, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    Would love to win this and do a purple version.

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  29. JjlrdomomSeptember 24, 2013 at 1:29 PM

    Please enter me; this is a darling little sweater! and wonderful color combos too!
    I'm jjlrdomom on Ravelry

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  30. jdetersSeptember 24, 2013 at 6:11 PM

    Such an adorable sweater and model. I would love to win this kit and play with colors.

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  31. jdetersSeptember 24, 2013 at 6:12 PM

    Such an adorable sweater and model. I would love to win this kit and play with colors.

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  32. NanaJenSeptember 25, 2013 at 2:01 PM

    I LOVE this sweater!!!I love the purples! I have 2 granddaughters, and Javi would be perfect for them! Thank you for the giveaway. jaydawnrn on ravelry.

    P.S. I tweeted about the giveaway, and I am a subscriber to your newsletter.

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  33. HazeSeptember 25, 2013 at 11:43 PM

    This sweater is so cute!! I'd love to win a kit!

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  34. UnknownSeptember 26, 2013 at 10:22 PM

    Sooo cute! I'd love to see an adult version of this too! :)

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  35. ShagmaSeptember 27, 2013 at 7:26 AM

    I'd love to make this sweater for mybfuture niece/nephew who is due on late March. So, I'd like to win a kit :-)
    Thanks for the givaway

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  36. AndreaSeptember 27, 2013 at 11:31 AM

    I love this sweater! So classic and cozy.

    Also, I tweeted your giveaway!

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  37. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2013 at 9:45 PM

    So happy to have recently found this blog. This sweater is so adorable! Thanks for the chance at winning this kit.

    I'm SarahAnneKnits on ravelry

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  38. ikkinlalaSeptember 28, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    So cute! I love the greens you used.

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  39. CraftyShannaSeptember 28, 2013 at 12:10 PM

    Oooo! Pick me! Pick me! Then I could knit it for my friend AND not break my yarn diet! :)

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  40. Jen CragenSeptember 28, 2013 at 2:38 PM

    Wonderful pattern and model! Have a stupendous day!

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  41. Carmen NSeptember 29, 2013 at 7:07 PM

    That is such an adorable pattern! Thanks for the chance to win

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  42. PGSeptember 30, 2013 at 8:29 PM

    Adorable sweater. I'm a sucker for purple colours. The part in your little guy's hair is very sweet. My daughter is starting to look like the long lost member of Oasis.

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  43. Lady DragonsingerOctober 2, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    Adorable Sweater! Would make in purples if I won, for starters. Two friends have 3 grandbabies coming in the next few months! :D

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