Barbara Benson has a new book out, Big Yarn, Beautiful Lace Knits. I admit, I was skeptical about this book, I'm a knitter who loves tiny needles and fine yarns. Would I like a book on chunky lace knits? Yes. Why? Barbara Benson loves to ask, "What if?" Her newest book, Big Yarn, Beautiful Lace … [Read more...] about book review – Big Yarn, Beautiful Lace Knits by Barbara Benson
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Crochet Collection Review – Pineapple Passion by Karen Whooley
The pineapple crochet stitch is the focus of Karen Whooley's newest pattern collection, Pineapple Passion. It includes five designs including a top, two shawls, a skirt, and a cardigan. What is the pineapple stitch? It is one that looks complex yet is a clever combination of double, single, and … [Read more...] about Crochet Collection Review – Pineapple Passion by Karen Whooley
beginner mindset & quick book review
Beginner mind (shoshin) is fascinating to me. I love to dive into something and just try things. Some of those things succeed and many fail. It's in the failures that I learn the most. I've found as I advance in a skill I'm less likely to take risks and ask *what if?* as perfectionism threatens to … [Read more...] about beginner mindset & quick book review
two new titles for knitters
I recently reviewed two new titles for knitters that appeared in the newest issue of Knitty. They are reference books that I think are beneficial for knitters of all levels. The Knitter's Dictionary: Knitting Know-How from A to Z by Kate Atherley F+W Media/Interweave $19.99 Hardcover Kate Atherley … [Read more...] about two new titles for knitters
two new titles for embroidery & cross stitch
If you are looking to build your stitching skill set this autumn, two newly released books are here to help. It's not often that a book will strike the right balance between tutorial, step-by-step guide, and inspiration yet both titles I review today do. The first, A Year of Embroidery by Yumiko … [Read more...] about two new titles for embroidery & cross stitch
two new knitting collections
Books are always crossing my path. Some I stop to read and review, others I let go on. Today's duo are two I'm happy I stopped to get to know, at first glance I wasn't sure about either of them. The first, Wool Studio : The knit.wear Capsule Collection, features modern and sophisticated garments and … [Read more...] about two new knitting collections