Book Review – Weekend: Simple, Modern Knits

I recently picked up a copy of “Weekend: Simple, Modern Knits” and I couldn’t be happier with my purchase. The author has done an incredible job of curating a collection of 12 simple, modern knits that are perfect for the weekend. The patterns are designed for women, men and children and are made using bulky and super bulky yarns, making them exude comfort and ease.

I love the author’s mission to create casual, contemporary, wearable handknits that can serve as foundation pieces in anyone’s wardrobe. The patterns are approachable and not too complex, making them easy to follow and perfect for knitters of all skill levels. The author’s minimalist approach to design is evident in the patterns, and I appreciate how the author focuses on creating simple yet stylish knits that are easy to wear and enjoy.

As a knitter, I can relate to the author’s goal of creating go-to pieces that feel just right, like a favorite soft gray pullover from college. The author’s emphasis on creating knits that are easy to wear and love is something that resonates with me and I believe it will resonate with other knitters as well.

Overall, I highly recommend “Weekend: Simple, Modern Knits” to anyone who loves to knit and is looking for simple, modern and easy-to-wear knits. This collection is filled with patterns that are perfect for the weekend, and you will enjoy creating, and wearing them. The book is well-written, the patterns are easy to follow, and the final results are beautiful, stylish and comfortable, a perfect combination for knits.

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There are so many things I love about the Stacking Stars pattern from Frankie Brown.

First, it looks like a kid’s toy, which it totally could be, though the intent is to stack the stars into a Christmas tree bit of decor.

I love the rainbow gradient, which makes it all the more cheerful, and serves as a reminder that, while you can plan out your colors beautifully, you can also use your stash for your own brilliant hodgepodge of a star tree.

It includes patterns for nine different sizes of stars, from 2 inch to 6 inch, which makes the perfect pile to look like a tree. What’s more, these stars are worked in garter stitch, so it’s a pretty easy pattern, even if you’re new to knitting. And the stars are solid, so not only can you use them to make your own amazing stack of a tree, you can make more to decorate packages, use as Christmas tree ornaments, make a darling garland, or all of the above.

The pattern calls for DK weight yarn but of course you could play with the yarn weight, too, to make stars that are even larger or smaller than the ones shown. And the bigger ones are made by just working more repeats, so you could continue to work as established to make larger ones to suit all your crafty purposes if you like.

Frankie’s patterns are free on Ravelry, but they ask that people who enjoy their patterns send a donation to the Children’s Liver Disease Foundation. Through the years they have raised more that £26,000 for the charity, which helps families of kids with liver disease. You can donate to Frankie’s fundraiser here. They have tons of great holiday projects and other designs you can check out on their designer page on Ravelry.

[Photo: Frankie Brown]

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