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FOR
THE LOVE OF KNITTING 2006 CALENDAR by Voyageur Press
Price: $11.99
Review:
Twelve months of knitting images, including knit art sculputures,
knitting still-life photographs, an array of retro vintage
knitting pattern book covers, and humorous vintage paintings
of knitters adorn the pages of this new calendar.
THE
SHOP ON BLOSSOM STREET by Debbie Macomber Price:
$19.95
Three
dissimilar women, find friendship and support from Lydia,
the owner of A Good Yarn, a newly opened yarn shop in Seattle.
Each woman’s story unfolds in alternating chapters.
Through teaching and learning to knit a baby blanket, life-changing
decisions are made and the women and their families grow.
The shelves of yarn and beginning stitches are described
with such lucid, appealing detail that my fingers could
feel the soft textures and my eyes could see the multi-hued,
looping beginning stitches. A good read and knitting pattern
for a baby blanket to boot…a
wonderful tale to fill easy afternoons.
KNIT
ALONG WITH DEBBIE MACOMBER: THE SHOP ON BLOSSOM STREET
by Debbie Macomber Price: $11.95
Knit
along with the characters from the book to create eleven
baby afghans inspired by the best seller The
YARN
GIRLS' SIMPLE KNITS PATTERN NOTE CARDS by Julie Carles
& Jordana Jacobs Price:
$13.00
The
popular Yarns Girls bring their second collection of note
cards to knitting enthusiasts everywhere. Based on the book
The Yarn Girls Guide to Simple Knits, you can pass on your
favorite project patterns while keeping in touch with your
fellow
STITCH
'N BITCH: The Knitter's Handbook by Debbie Stoller Price:
$13.95
So,
you've tried learning to knit from a book before and just
couldn't really sustain the impetus to get to the point
of finishing what you started. Well, this contemporary tome
will show you how people used to learn to knit: public school
classes, social groups, friends who knit together; then,
you realize that she is suggesting that learning and doing
with a group, a "Stitch 'n Bitch", is the way
to finish projects and get tips for problems and just see
someone else finish a project similar to yours. The projects
reflect an interest in what appeals to young people, contemporary,
fashionable, and 'cool'. Find your bunch of knitters.
STITCH
'N BITCH NATION: 50 Hip, Even Funkier Patterns
by Debbie Stoller Price: $15.95
The
author found that knitters inspired by her first book
needed more information on how to make adjustments for
projects that would fit and flatter them, even if different
weight yarns and gauge were used. In this book, she works
through several simple patterns using new information
on gauge statistics, schematic drawings and other pattern
information you’ll need to truly customize any pattern.
Tucked in between the fresh and lively projects are snippets
about the SnB groups across the nation. Lots of color
photos, thoroughly illustrated with drawings and charts.
LAST
MINUTE KNITTED GIFTS
by Joelle Hoverson Price: $24.95
This
is a collection of more than thirty fun, fresh and beautiful
patterns for gifts that can be made start to finish in approximately
10 hours or less, plus easy, innovative ideas for gift-wrapping.
Available September 2004.
EXQUISITE
LITTLE KNITS: Knitting with Luxurious Specialty Yarns
by Iris Schreier & Laurie Kimmelstiel Price: $19.95
Cashmere,
mohair, angora, sequin, eyelash fringe, and faux fur: these
are the most luxurious and expensive yarns, often too costly
to use for a knitting project of any great size. But these
35 breathtaking items are small enough that knitters can
afford to indulge in the finest materials, and easy enough
for beginners to complete with ease. Follow the short and
simple instructions to make a long scarf with boucleacute;
trim, a snazzy flapper-style hat from a mohair-silk blend,
and the ultimate pashmina shawl.
Elaine
Lipson Christmas Stockings Price: $18.95
The
editors of Interweave Press asked 18 knit designers to contribute
their take on Christmas stockings and this book is the result,
18 designs ranging in complexity from simple stripes, felted,
to simple knit-purl stitch to intricate intarsia and Bavarian
traveling stitch. A Christmas stocking is extra fun because
you dot have to match it to its pair. So just line up some
children, get out your special scrap bag, and get going
at your level following these patterns which are in the
long run an excellent cross-section of pattern knitting.
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KNIT:
A Personal Handbook
by Melanie Falick Price: $15.95
Let's get those scraps of scribbled notes, sketches and
messy bits of yarn arranged neatly in this delightful notebook.
Open the purse sized hardcover to find a zippered plastic
pocket for holding needles or markers. Two cardstock pocket
dividers offer an address book-like inventory section, a
section of blank graph paper for creative diagramming, and
a reference guide including a heavy board needle gauge and
ruler. A great resource for knitters. Our everyday planner
tracks family and work, now we can get organized track and
our needlework!
This
is absolutely the book that I suggest you get any knitter
- new or old... they will USE IT and thank you for it!
A GOOD YARN by Debbie Macomber Price: $19.95
The
highly awaited sequel to the critically acclaimed bestseller
The Shop on Blossom Street.
365
KNITTING STITCHES A YEAR Price: $19.95
A
small format book with an interesting concept; learn a new
knitting stitch each day of the year. I am constantly amazed
at the number of different designs that can be created out
of simple knit and purl! Despite an extensive library of
knitting patterns, I found some here that are new and most
interesting. Not a project book, this primer teaches many
creative stitches and lists the pattern count, such as:
multiple of 6 +3 so that you can take a sweater pattern
and either use the design throughout, or on a section of
the front, back and sleeves. In this way you learn to devise
your own one-of-a-kind projects.
KNIT
ALONG WITH DEBBIE MACOMBER: A GOOD YARN
by Debbie Macomber
Price: $11.95
12
stylish designs inspired by the book! Create twelve stylish
knit designs based on her book A Good Yarn. Featured projects
include: Linda's Socks, Country Leg Warmers, Fur & Boucles
Hat & Scarf, Vera's Lacy Scarf, Rainbow Poncho, First
Baby Blanket, Maverick's Lap Robe and Close Fitting Vest.
THE
STITCH 'N BITCH KNITTER'S DESIGN JOURNAL by Debbie
Stoller Price: $11.95
A
compact journal perfect for slipping into your knitting
bag and toting along.
KNIT
SCARVES!
by Candi Jensen
Price: $14.95
Simple
to knit, stylish to wear. In the world of knitting, one
of the easiest ways to create a masterpiece is to knit
a scarf. Renowned needlework designer Candi Jensen provides
you with 16 foolproof patterns, plus 27 additional yarn
variations, that will build a beginner's confidence while
teaching experienced knitters exciting new techniques.
Whatever your skill level, you'll love the authors easy-to-follow,
color-coded instructions and straightforward advice.
CELEBRITY
SCARVES
by Sixth & Spring Price: $24.95
It's
a toss up. Is this book a fun look at some top Hollywood
stars modeling their creation, or the creations themselves.
I think it's mostly looking at the stars, but their narrow
long scarves are very stylish now and so easy to knit.
A couple skeins of some wild novelty yarn and a set of
big needles and you can finish a 6 foot long scarf between
shots for you next movie or at least on a knitting
KNIT
CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS
by Gwen Steege
Price: $14.95
Another
in a series of shaped knitting books, this one carries on
with 19 Christmas stocking and ornament patterns. I really
like the pattern layout, charts, and special instructions
for the various ornaments and stitches that make all these
stockings unique. Knitted snowman bobbles, tassels, fur
stitches, felting, and embroidery are used with fun-to-knit
traditional cables, fair-isle, and felting. Nice charts
and instruction in a convenient table format help make knitting
these heirloom stockings as great a joy as Christmas morning.
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