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
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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 … [Read more...] about two book ideas for easy crafting
five books for your spring bookshelf
It's officially spring, and my reading pace hasn't slackened one bit. The "to be reviewed" pile is threatening to overtake one of the "to be read" piles, so here are five titles that recently caught my eye. They are each unique and diverse in topic and skill; I've decided their trend is colour. I … [Read more...] about five books for your spring bookshelf
stitch dictionaries, some new, some old
I love stitch dictionaries and they seem to follow me home from book sales as if I'm the pied piper. In this post I'll share a few dictionaries that are new and several classic favorites. Please also check out these previous posts, knit resources and crochet resources. Why do I like to have so … [Read more...] about stitch dictionaries, some new, some old
3 book reviews
This conglomeration of reviews features three titles published by Storey. They are not new titles, but the type that will wear well on your shelf and will help you strengthen your sock skills, expand your creativity, and work up those one-skeins in your stash into beautiful lace. How to Knit Socks … [Read more...] about 3 book reviews
summer reading suggestion: Knitlandia
Summer reads for the knitter can be difficult to find. If you haven't yet read Knitlandia by Clara Parkes, I urge you to open this slim book and be transported to fibery destinations. Knitlandia: A Knitter Sees the World by Clara Parkes ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Hardcover, 160 … [Read more...] about summer reading suggestion: Knitlandia