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Book Review: Twisted Stitch Sourcebook

12 February 2021

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There's something about twisted knit stitches that I adore. Perhaps it's because I began my knitting life by unintentionally twisting them. It took my first project in the round (a pair of socks) for me to understand why what I created was different from a store-bought sweater. I love that this …

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Swatch Library Project Update & Stitch Dictionary Review

01 January 2021

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Today as I work on new swatches and tidy up my notes, I am refining how I organize my information. I have a stack of stitch dictionaries and a large mug of tea to help me prepare for future swatches. This post covers two topics. It includes an update to the Swatch Library Project and a review to a …

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3 Book Reviews: Natural Colors & Customized Shawls

23 October 2020

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I read voraciously and love when I read books in groups that create possibilities I hadn't expected when I started each title. That's the case with these three books. First, I'll provide short thoughts on each title of the trio and then how they could be combined for exciting new …

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book review – Vanishing Fleece

07 October 2019

Clara Parkes has a new book out, Vanishing Fleece: Adventures in American Wool. While I was able to secure an advanced reader copy through Netgalley, it took a rainy Monday afternoon a week after the book's official publication date for me to curl up and enjoy her journey. In Vanishing Fleece, …

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book review – Big Yarn, Beautiful Lace Knits by Barbara Benson

03 July 2019

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 …

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Crochet Collection Review – Pineapple Passion by Karen Whooley

19 June 2019

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 …

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