by StephCat | Oct 13, 2010 | Knitting, Reviews & Interviews
Brave New Knits: 26 Projects and Personalities from the Knitting Blogosphere by Julie Turjoman, Rodale Press, 2010, 242 pp. This is one of those books that invites both browsing (for the large variety of lovely patterns highlighted by Jared (of BrooklynTweed)...
by StephCat | Oct 4, 2010 | Knitting, Reviews & Interviews
This is the second in a new series of indie dyer/ small business owner interviews. All posts will be linked on the Reviews page. I met Gwen through Ravelry when she put out a call for sample knitters. I volunteered to knit one of Janel Laidman’s socks,...
by StephCat | Oct 1, 2010 | Knitting, Reviews & Interviews
Aran Knitting by Alice Starmore, Dover Publications; New Exp edition (September 24, 2010), 224 pp. And there was much rejoicing! Okay, if you’re a knitter with an interest in traditional techniques, I’d be beyond shocked if you’d not heard of...
by StephCat | Sep 27, 2010 | Knitting, Reviews & Interviews
Fit to Flatter, by Amy Herzog. Available as blog posts at Stash, Knit, Repeat or as PDF downloads here. I’ve been a lurker of Amy’s blog for some time. I was thrilled when she began her blog post installments of her Fit to Flatter series —...
by StephCat | Sep 22, 2010 | Knitting, Reviews & Interviews
This is the first in a new series of indie dyer/ small business owner interviews. All posts will be linked on the Reviews page. I’m thrilled to be featuring Jeanette of Sun Valley Fibers for my first interview. I used her lovely MCN fingering weight in the Pansy...
by StephCat | Sep 16, 2010 | Knitting, Reviews & Interviews
Modern Top-Down Knitting: Sweaters, Dresses, Skirts & Accessories Inspired by the Techniques of Barbara G. Walker by Kristina McGowan, STC Craft/A Melanie Falick Book (October 1, 2010), 160pp. Of all the books I brought with me on our recent Alamitos Bay Knitting...
