by StephCat | Dec 10, 2015 | Knitting, Reviews & Interviews
The Knitter’s Book of Knowledge by Debbie Bliss, Lark, 2015, $29.95, 320pp. So many online knitting references exist: YouTube videos, blog tutorials, and so on, for just about any technique you can think of. Â My first tendency if I have to double check a...
by StephCat | Dec 2, 2015 | Knitting
I’ve updated the blog pattern pages with images and links of recently published patterns, including Revetment, Breakwater, and others on the Shawl page; Coast Oak Cowl on the Cowl page; Coast Oak Hat on the (yes, you guessed it) Hat page, and Spa Cloths 4, 5, 6...
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...
