by StephCat | Nov 16, 2015 | Knitting
It’s nearly time for the 2015 Indie Design Gift-A-Long! The gift-a-long, aka GAL2015, will run Thursday, November 19th at 8 pm (US-EST) through Thursday, December 31st at midnight (US-EST). Prizes galore (patterns, books, yarn, and more) will be available. 335...
by StephCat | Oct 23, 2015 | Knitting, Reviews & Interviews
Unexpected Cables: Feminine Knitted Garments Featuring Modern Cable Knitting, Interweave/F+W; $24.99, by Heather Zoppetti Unexpected Cables is divided into three sections: Refined, Lace, and Abstract. Â She notes in her intro that you won’t find boxy heavy...
by StephCat | Oct 7, 2015 | Knitting
Vintage Knits for Babies by Rita Taylor This collection of knits for babies features designs based on vintage baby clothes from the 1920s to 1950s. The patterns are grouped into loose categories (Christening, Out & About, Wrap Up Warm, etc) and are often presented...
by StephCat | Oct 5, 2015 | Knitting
Knits for Boys by Kate Oates I need to preface this by saying I don’t have kids — but this is a great book for your library if you do, or if you knit for someone who does! Kate’s the mom of four adorable boys, so she knows all the things to consider...