My dear friend Melissa Leapman has a new book out which is perfect for these cranky, uncertain times. Instaknits (Stackpole Books; MSRP $26.95, available for $24.25 at the time of this writing through the affiliate link) is a collection of fun patterns that knit up quickly. If you’re pulled every which way and don’t have that much time to knit…
Tag: book reviews
No-Bull Book Review: Magpies, Homebodies & Nomads, by Cirilia Rose
I’ve had my eye on Cirilia Rose for a while — not in a creepy, stalkerish kind of way, but because from the first time I was introduced to her, I was struck by her charisma, talent and style. I always think of Cirilia as a kid, probably because I’m old enough to be her mother cool younger aunt, but…
Favorite books I read: 2014 edition
It’s the time of year when people start creating “Best of” lists. I read a lot and used to talk more about non-knitting books on my blog, until I started using Goodreads to keep track of my reading and do quick reviews. But since I love getting recommendations for good books to read, I’ll join the many other writers and…
No-Bull Book Review: Sock Architecture, by Lara Neel
Today’s book review is the intriguingly-titled Sock Architecture, written by Lara Neel and published by Cooperative Press. Sock Architecture is, as you might infer from the title, a sock knitting book that is very much concerned with sock structure. [Sometimes when I write a sentence like that, I have to step back and chuckle. A huge percentage of the sock-wearing…
Book look: A Head For Trouble, by Julie Turjoman
I mentioned that Julie Turjoman was in our booth in Chicago signing books,and during the show, she was kind enough to give me a copy of her latest, called A Head For Trouble: What To Knit While Catching Crooks, Chasing Clues, and Solving Murders (20 Hats and Adornments Inspired by Lady Detectives of the Roaring Twenties). Yep, that’s an awfully…
Book look: Three Skeins or Less — Fresh Knitted Accessories by Tanis Gray
I’ve worked with Tanis Gray a lot over the years, so when she asked me if I’d like to contribute a pattern to one of her upcoming books, I was happy and honored to do so. This week, I received a copy of the finished book in the mail. It’s called 3 Skeins or Less – Fresh Knitted Accessories (F+W/Interweave)…
Spinners: You need this book
Several years ago, at one yarn show or another, I met a gorgeous redhead named Beth Smith. I didn’t realize it at the time, because she was so funny and humble and warm, but Beth is a goddess of spinning. She’s had her hand on more sheep than James Herriott — taking tangled, grassy, greasy fresh-shorn fleeces and seemingly effortlessly…
No-Bull Book Review: Noro 1-2-3
Today’s book review: the new Noro book from Sixth & Spring. It’s called Knit Noro 1 2 3 Skeins, and as the title suggests, all the patterns in the book can be made with either one, two or three skeins of Noro yarn. Noro yarns come in all gauges, and this book takes advantage of that, featuring yarns as fine…
Book Review: Knits That Breathe, by Julie Turjoman
Call this one perfect timing: if you despair of finding interesting, fun-to-knit garments that are appropriate for warmer weather, or if you’re like me, and find pure wool sweaters are often too warm, you’re going to love Knits That Breathe: 12 Breezy Projects To Keep You Cool, by my pal Julie Turjoman. Julie’s goal was simple: to create a collection…