It’s not often that an entire book gets me. This one does. Not a clunker in the bunch. There’s so much to love about Curls: Versatile, Wearable Wraps to Knit at Any Gauge Overview Auto-pilot with flair – once you get going you’re repeating the same basic set of charts but the end result is […]
I published an interview with Cirilia Rose the other day. It was a fun way to get to know the author – what’s behind her designs and her approach to knitting. It gave me a new way to look at the book. Magpies, Homebodies, and Nomads: A Modern Knitter’s Guide to Discovering and Exploring Style 26 […]
I’m sure many of you have already heard about Audry Nicklin’s new book – Lit Knits. It’s a collection of 10 children’s literature-inspired designs – available in both ebook (now) and print (coming soon). The book has something for everyone – a hoodie and a selection of accessories – shawls, scarves, a pair of mitts, […]
I’ve been a big fan of Amy Herzog‘s mission for a long time. Her original Fit to Flatter series (now retired) were a great hit and her Ravelry group is always a source of inspiration for well-fitting garments that make you look and feel great. The details: Knit to Flatter by Amy Herzog. $24.95 US […]
As promised, here’s a better view into the book. I tried picking out projects to showcase. In the end I just took a pic of every project. I’ve created a photo album for them so you can flip through at your leisure. My favorite projects (it was really hard to pick just a few): Swedish […]
Textured Knits I’ve been anticipating this one since it came up on my Amazon recommended list. My local Barnes & Noble had a copy so I took a look at it this weekend. I was quite underwhelmed. It’s another of those Rowan/Jaeger books with limited sizing. The designs were — “eh”. I expected more creativity […]