by StephCat | May 27, 2011 | Knitting, Reviews & Interviews
Knitted Lace of Estonia: Techniques, Patterns, and Traditions by Nancy Bush, 2008 Interweave Press, 159 pp. Includes Instructional DVD, 2010, Interweave Press. If you’ve enjoyed Nancy Bush’s previous books, such Folk Socks or Folk Knitting in Estonia,...
by StephCat | Mar 16, 2011 | Knitting, Reviews & Interviews
With the release of Charts Made Simple, JC Briar has given the knitting community an incredibly valuable resource. You can learn more about Charts Made Simple here, and more about JC herself here. Steph: Most print books and magazines, I’ve noticed, only have...
by StephCat | Feb 24, 2011 | Knitting, Reviews & Interviews
Leanne was kind enough to do a blog interview with me. I’m returning the favor! English or Continental? Neither–Icelandic with the Norweign purl. Circulars or DPNs? Neither–straight all the way for me. Wood/bamboo, metal, other? Love bamboo, but I...
by StephCat | Feb 17, 2011 | Knitting, Reviews & Interviews
Modern Vintage Knits, Courtney Kelley and Kate Gagnon Osborn, Interweave Press, 2011, 159 pp. The book is divided into three sections (Rustic Weekend (Fall), Vintage Feminine (Spring), and Winter Harbor), with 7 (9, 6) patterns per section. The patterns include: 5...
by StephCat | Feb 11, 2011 | Knitting, Reviews & Interviews
Welcome Laurel of Lobug Designs! Laurel is probably best known for her gorgeous sock club designs for the Unique Sheep; you can check out all her designs on Ravelry here. She’s generously donated a copy of her Cheshire Cat socks pattern, so please, leave a...
by StephCat | Feb 8, 2011 | Knitting, Reviews & Interviews
Silk Road Socks by Hunter Hammersen, Cooperative Press, 2011, 97pp. Available in digital, print & E-Reader format from Cooperative Press. I was very excited to see this book for a variety of reasons. First, it’s one of the new books published by Shannon...
