I’m sort of doing a sock week over at About this week, so it seemed appropriate to review a little sock book over here as well.
Easy Knitted Socks
, compiled by Amy Palmer, is a booklet containing 14 projects. … Read More ...
Giveaway: Debbie Macomber Knitting Booklets
I have this random collection of Debbie Macomber knitting booklets from Leisure Arts to give away today. They do a pattern book to go with each of her knitting fiction books, and I somehow have three of them:
Hannah’s
List… Read More ...
Review: The Knitter’s Book of Finishing Techniques
The great thing about knitting reference books is that they never really get old, you can refer to them again and again over the years, and probably should, to make sure you’re using the best technique possible for whatever it … Read More ...
Giveaway: Knits for Boys
Congratulations to Connie!
Today I’m happy to share with you a brand-new book from a fellow author at my publisher (where my new book
is coming out a month from today! Eeek!), but please know all opinions are my own.… Read More ...
Review: Lace Knitting for Beginners
For some reason, lace reminds me of spring. I guess because when it starts to get warm outside you can start thinking about wearing projects with eyelets again.
Whatever the reason, I have lace on the brain right now as … Read More ...
Giveaway: Animal Knits for Kids Books
Congratulations to Patty!
Kids in garments that look like animals are always really cute, and this week I have a couple of fun animal knitting for kids books, perfect for a new parent, grandparent or someone who just loves to … Read More ...
Giveaway: Textured Knitting Books from Leisure Arts
Congratulations to Bradi!
I’m really liking sharing some quick book reviews over here, both because it gets me looking at more books than I was otherwise and because it’s giving me some more great stuff to give away.
So this … Read More ...
Giveaway: Scarves and Shawls for Yarn Lovers
Congratulations to asteride!
There are a lot of great yarns out there that might be called “novelty,” yarns with a lot of texture or that use fiber in unexpected ways. Ribbons, eyelash yarns, slubby, super bulky and multi-textured yarns are … Read More ...
Review: iKnit Intrepid Cables Off the Beaten Path
The iKnit series from Leisure Arts is more magazine-like than the company’s usual pattern booklets. It’s also a bit more fun, with projects that are more heavily styled and that have a bit of a story behind them.
The latest … Read More ...
Giveaway: First Frost
This book has a strange title for one being given away in the middle of winter, but Lucinda Guy’s First Frost 
is full of fun projects to get you and yours through the frosty months.
It’s full of patterns inspired … Read More ...
Review: Quick Knitted Scarves
I enjoy little pattern collections that don’t include a lot of knitting instruction but do offer lots of ideas about how to make a particular kind of project.
Quick Knitted Scarves
, complied by Amy Palmer and published under the … Read More ...
Giveaway: Color Knitting with Confidence
Last week I told you about the newish book Color Knitting with Confidence, which is a fun book for knitters who are new to the techniques of knitting stripes, slip stitch knitting, stranded knitting, intarsia and double knitting.
It … Read More ...
Giveaway: Dress-to-Impress Knitted Scarves
This week’s giveaway is for the girly girls, the ladies who love feminine fashion and a bit of a challenge or an interesting technique in their knitting projects.
Dress-to-Impress Knitted Scarves
by Pam Powers offers 24 knit scarves, cowls, ascots, … Read More ...
Review: Knit Hats for Babies
I review a lot of books over at About.com, but I’m never anywhere near caught up. There’s always more to read and write about than I make time to.
So in that spirit I thought I would start trying to … Read More ...
Giveaway: Knitting Skill Books from Leisure Arts
Congratulations to Jen!
I know a lot of my readers are newer knitters, or even just people who are interested in knitting but maybe haven’t picked up needles yet. Or maybe you’re an experienced knitter but you want to share … Read More ...