Comments on: Review: Vintage Baby Knits [and a contest]

By: TJ

TJ — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:52:37 +0000

I’d like to propose Shadow Knitting by Vivian Hoxbro. I love this book because the technique is so interesting. I actually doubt that I would make or wear any of the things with the possible exception of some of the smaller items, but it is certainly fun to ponder how it works.

And happy anniversary!

By: Twelve Years « Knittymama

Twelve Years « Knittymama — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:26:40 +0000

[...] Our anniversary marks your last chance to get your book review in. I’ve really enjoyed reading those that have entered and have already added a bunch of requests on my library list because of it. Hope to read a bunch more tonight! Remember, I’ll pick one lucky random winner to choose either a handmade needle roll or project bag, your choice of colors. You don’t need a huge review, short and sweet is fine. Old or new books, knitting or sewing, ti doesn’t matter. Be sure to post here when you’re through. [...]

By: MamaMay

MamaMay — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:06:22 +0000

I just realized that I didn’t link back to you on my blog! Silly me, it is fixed now!

By: knittymama

knittymama — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:28:17 +0000

Can’t go wrong with a book about handspun! Thanks!

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By: knittymama

knittymama — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:27:39 +0000

Sounds great, thanks!

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By: purple

purple — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:36:16 +0000

I just got a new book for a present. It’s called Socks, Socks, Socks. I generally don’t knit socks, but this book looks terrific. 70 different projects. Everyone was a winner so each is unique with some new technique to learn and understand. Really nice pictures that make you WANT to use your beautiful sock yarn to knit socks, and so far it looks like it has very good instructions.

By: camilla

camilla — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:18:45 +0000

What a great idea!
I really like at the moment “A fine fleece”
by Lisa Lloyd. I think the patterens are clear and easy to read and the sizing works really well. She adds a neat thing- for the patterns she shows the knitted item in a homemade handspun yarn and one in a “store bought” yarn.

By: Carla

Carla — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:13:28 +0000

I’d like to recommend Folk Shawls by Cheryl Oberle. This is not a new book, but it is a wonderful one. There are rectangular, triangular and square shawls, all beautifully photographed and modeled.

Many have directions for sport yarn (making it accessible to the non-experienced lace knitter) but she also does give instructions for how to knit it in other weights.

If you want a great start in shawl knitting, this book is it in my opinion.

By: sarah

sarah — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:07:39 +0000

Becca,
I am putting a post up on Friday. Three of my favorite knitting for baby books.
-Sarah

By: MamaMay

MamaMay — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:23:23 +0000

Ok, I have scheduled a blog post for this to be published my time 8:35 AM on Oct. 29th. I am reviewing Glamour Knits by Erika Knight. The link is below but won’t be active until 8:35 Hawaiian time.

http://christcoffeeandknittingneedles.blogspot.com/2009/10/glamour-knits-book-review.html