Tag: book review
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 many?…
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 That Fit: Techniques for…
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 pages Published February 2016 by STC…
book review: Inventive Weaving on a Little Loom
What sets an introductory book apart from the rest? Clear photos and comprehensive information that prove useful long after the basics are mastered, Inventive Weaving on a Little Loom is one of those special titles. As expected, all the steps needed to begin successful weaving are covered in the first three chapters, from choosing your…
Book Review – Knitting Fresh Brioche
Knitting Fresh Brioche provides knitters with an amazing resource to transform this simple stitch pattern into new and exciting creations.