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Book Review: Last-Minute Knitted Gifts
May 23rd, 2006 | Comments Off
Author: Joelle Hoverson & Anna Williams (Photographer)
Publisher: Stewart, Tabori, & Chang
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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.
Book Review: World of Knitted Toys
May 6th, 2006 | Comments Off
Author: Kath Dalmeny
Publisher: David & Charles
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Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!
You will find patterns for all of the above (p. 99, 23, and 81, respectively) and many, many more creatures in World of Knitted Toys.
The book contains 45 different projects and a few variations on a theme. The finished creatures are generally adorable with nice proportions. Kath Dalmeny gleefully branches out from the world of knitted bears and sheep to give us kangaroos, rhinoceros, wombats, and Mounties.
Mounties?
Yes, there’s a pattern for a Canadian Mountie.
Book Review: Stitch ‘N Bitch Nation
March 18th, 2006 | Comments Off
Author: Debbie Stoller
Publisher: Workman Publishing Company
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This is, of course, the sequel to Stitch ‘N Bitch. I don’t think it quite reaches the bar set by the original book, but it’s definitely worth looking into.
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