Category: review
3 knitting books by Jen Lucas
Jen Lucas is a prolific knit and crochet designer with over 217 designs listed in Ravelry. Many of her patterns can be found within her five books, three of which I’m reviewing today. Why only three? Jen graciously sent me a signed copy of her newest title after TNNA, and my local library system doesn’t…
three reviews
A Stash of Own’s Own by Clara Parkes (Editor) ABRAMS Press $22.99, hardcover Within this collection, Parkes and 22 essayists help us to examine our own personal meaning for that often loaded word, Stash. In addition, beyond our own definitions, we can think about how we and our stash (or lack thereof) fit as part…
My 3 step method to evaluating a new tool
What better way to test ergonomic knitting needles than during a super stressful period in your life? Days before my world turned upside down for a few months, Stacey Trock (the Creative and Marketing Director of Louet North America) sent me not one but FOUR different knitting needles to review (the FTC wants you to…
two book ideas for easy crafting
I love challenging myself with complicated designs, though I also take great joy in the beauty found within simple patterns. After a long day I don’t always want to knit another garter stitch washcloth, it’s nice to have easy to work patterns on hand. The two books in today’s post fit this basic criteria. Drop-Dead…
3 books for observation & recording
This trio of forthcoming titles provides resources to help you improve your ability to observe and record the world about you. I find inspiration in nature. However, lately I feel that I’m oblivious to much of what’s in front of my nose. I’m not seeing, I’m not sketching, I’m not recording, and I’m definitely not…
resources for pattern writing and modification
I always have my nose in a range of books – each author chooses to arrange words in their own order which often lead the reader to new insights. I read widely to provide a range of material that allows me to draw connections that help others. Today I review five books that can help…