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Review: Weekend Knitting

How old does a book have to be before it becomes a classic? Well, let's hope six years is enough, because this one deserves to be. I'm not the only one to think so, either, since the publisher has recently come out with a paperback version of the book--a relative rarity in knitting books which are usually published in one format, and that's it.

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Review: How to Knit a Love Song

First, the facts: Title: How to Knit a Love Song Author: Rachel Herron Published by: Avon Books, 2010 Pages: 318 Type: Fiction, Romance. The In-Depth Look: You DID know that our very own knit-blogging friend had her new novel published, didn’t you? It came out this week. How to Knit a Love Song. Romance isn’t my usual genre, but I’m nothing if not [...]

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Interview with Clara Parkes

Welcome to Knitting Scholar, Clara--I'm so excited to talk to you about your new book, The Knitter's Book of Wool.

Asides

• Don't ask me how, but Wordpress completely ate the book review for "Aran Sweater Design" I published last week. I had to rebuild it from the bare skeleton and can only hope that the new version is as good as the original ... but if you think you're seeing things, that it doesn't read quite the way you remember it ... well. It doesn't. Sorry about that! #
• Have you seen the new "Grey Gardens" take-off video from Ann and Kay at Mason-Dixon Knitting? To promote their new book? (Well, the paperback re-issue of their first book.) Check it out! #
• There's a new, winter poll on the front page ... How are YOU keeping warm this winter? #
• Merry Christmas, everyone, whether you celebrate the holiday or not--because no matter what your religious affiliation, you deserve a wonderful day. So, have as non-denominationally merry day as you possibly can! #
• Are you thinking about your favorite knit blogs? You should be! #