by StephCat | Apr 14, 2012 | Knitting, Reviews & Interviews
I’m so excited to have my second interview with Carol Feller! Â She’s the author of Contemporary Irish Knits (interview & review here) and now the self-published collection Scrumptious Knits. Scrumptious Knits includes 2 cardis, 1 sweater, 1 hat, 1...
by StephCat | Mar 28, 2012 | Knitting, Reviews & Interviews
Knitting Scandinavian Slippers & Socks by Laura Farson, Martingale & Company, 2012, 80pp. Looking for a collection of patterns for gifts that have a high glory to work ratio that will satisfy both process & product knitters? Â Here you go! Â (And I bet you...
by StephCat | Mar 27, 2012 | Knitting, Reviews & Interviews
200 Fair Isle Motifs: A Knitter’s Directory by Mary Jane Mucklestone, Interweave, 2011, 208pp. Mary Jane Mucklestone is known for her wonderful stranded designs. In this book, she’s swatched a plethora of motifs, charted them in various colorways, and...
by StephCat | Jan 27, 2012 | Knitting, Reviews & Interviews
Extra Yarn, by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Jon Klassen, HarperCollins, 2012. Extra Yarn is a charming book about a little girl, Annabelle, who finds a box of yarn one day. It’s a very special box of yarn, however: Â it’s bottomless, supplying her with...
by StephCat | Jan 11, 2012 | Knitting, Reviews & Interviews
Sweet Shawlettes by Jean Moss, The Taunton Press, 2012, 144pp. I was thrilled when Jean contacted me to be on her blog tour for Sweet Shawlettes! This book, with 25 different projects, is a treasure trove for a technique junkie like me. Â Lace? Â Check out Mantilla....
by StephCat | Dec 27, 2011 | Knitting, Reviews & Interviews
Kim Hargreaves Vintage Designs to Knit, edited by Kate Buller, Trafalgar Square Books, 2011, 136pp. Kim Hargreaves is best known for her classically styled patterns, worked in lovely Rowan yarns. In this book, 25 of her patterns have been collected. Do note these...
