You can tell this book began as a labor of love. The author tells us right up front that she is “obsessed with innovative knitting techniques” and “adores playing with stitch patterns and constructions that explore the mechanics of knitting.”
Amy Christoffers has filled this book with patterns–sweaters, wraps, hats, and the usual assortment of accessories–that look fun to knit but will be easy to throw on and wear for years to come.
This charming book of lace patterns is a self-published creation of the author, Gina House.
The author writes in the introduction, “Throughout my adult life, my love for needles and yarn, and their potential to expand our common ornamental heritage, has been the motivating factor to dig deeper into the technical aspects of knitting. ”
The author writes, “This book is about embracing knitting tradition without being bound by it. … For New Vintage Lace, I set out to reinterpret kunststricken for contemporary appeal. Although I take pleasure in knitting doilies and tablecloths, I wanted the projects in this book to attract a wider audience. “
Did you know the Comfort Knitting & Crochet Afghans by Norah Gaughan, Margery Winter, and the Berroco Design Team is now available as an ebook? I reviewed the original paper edition here, and still consider this one of the nicest collection of afghans I’ve seen in a while. While we’re at it the Comfort Knitting [...]
First, the facts: Title: Knitting Reimagined: An Innovative Approach to Structure and Shape with 25 Breathtaking Projects Author: Nicky Epstein Published by: Potter Craft, 2014 Pages: 175 Type: Patterns Chapters: 1. Directions 2. Cool Construction 3. Woven Weaves 4. Stitch Impact The In-Depth Look: One of the things I love best about Nicky Epstein’s books [...]
It’s hard to resist a collection of cute, knitted toys … so why bother?
Most of us know only a few ways of starting and stopping our knitting, but this book can change all that.
An interview with Amy Gunderson, author of “Knitted Mitts & Mittens”.
My latest pattern is for sale! It’s called a Paralleloghan and it’s available at Ravelry.
I saw this post about why knitting books are really about more than just the patterns over at Donna Druchunas’s blog and wanted to share. I pretty much agree with everything she said, and couldn’t have put it better myself. Here’s a taste to whet your appetite. What makes a knitting book great? It reaches [...]
It should say a lot that, after getting this review copy, I bought myself a rigid heddle loom.
