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A Bit More
May 28th, 2006 | 1 Comment
I took this picture last weekend and I’ve since finished a fourth fifth repeat, but this is basically how it looks now. If you’ve been following the comments on the previous entry you know that I frogged the entire original stole and re-knit it on bigger needles.
Book Review: Last-Minute Knitted Gifts
May 23rd, 2006 | No Comments
Author: Joelle Hoverson & Anna Williams (Photographer)
Publisher: Stewart, Tabori, & Chang
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Buy Last-Minute Knitted Gifts on Amazon.com
I fell in love with the cute green pouch on the cover, bought the book, and the rest is history. This is a gorgeously laid out book with elegant, eye-catching projects. The yarns are fancy, but the knitting generally stays simple. This book is targeted at new knitters, but I think more experienced knitters may also find themselves inspired by a project or two.
The first thing in this book is a fantastic section on color theory, discussing the basics of color, the relationships between colors, and how to choose colors for a project. The attention that the authors pay to color is apparent throughout the book, from the knitted items’ rich colors to the beautifully composed photographs. There are many other knitting books on the market that could benefit from the authors’ eye for color.
A Bit o’ the Wave
May 15th, 2006 | 10 Comments
Here’s the first two pattern repeats of the Print o’ the Wave Stole, pinned out:
It’s starting to look like laaace! *does a happy dance*
