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Twigg Stitch: A New Twist on Reversible Knitting
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A brand-new technique for creating completely reversible knitting. Readers will discover a new type...
Clare Parrott (294 KP) rated Dinosaur Amigurumi in Books
Nov 9, 2017
Clare Parrott (294 KP) rated Dinosaur Amigurumi in Books
Feb 13, 2018
Books Editor (673 KP) created a video about Dandy Lion: The Black Dandy and Street Style in Books
Sep 30, 2017
A Year of Embroidery: A Month-To-Month Collection of Motifs for Seasonal Stitching
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A book that is generous with seasonal embroidery patterns and each month has several to choose from....
Crafts needlework embroidery embroidery patterns
Haley Mathiot (9 KP) rated Knitting at Home: 60 Classics from Ella Rae Designs in Books
Apr 27, 2018
Knitting At Home: 60 Classics from Ella Rae Designs by Leanne Prouse
ISBN: 9781933027999
Published: Published October 5th 2010 by Sixth&Spring Books
Rating: 5
Knitting At Home aims to be more than a knitting book with pretty patterns. Specifically, it aims to inspire and create a desire to satisfy creativity. It accomplishes this wonderfully. There isn't a pattern in Knitting at Home that I don't like, and there are several I'm itching to start on.
The book has six sections: A Room for Living, Relaxing, Sharing, Retreating, Little ones, and It's the Weekend. Each one has a great collection of patterns.
There was a good variety of patterns in the book, between socks, fingerless mitts, bags, and decorations for the home. There were also a lot of throws and blankets. Now I've never made a blanket… but after flipping through this book a few times, I've never wanted to make one so badly (Alas, most of my yarn is at home and I'm stuck at college). Same with pillows. I never understood the idea of knitting a pillow, but when seen in the photographs in the book and when I saw the beautiful patterns, I desperately wanted one! There are also some beautiful sweater patterns, some nice socks, a cute pair of slippers, and even some felted stuffed dolls.
The patterns and the whole feel of this book drips creativity and inspiration: everything from the layout to the font to the color schemes. Both Leanne Prouse and her artistic director did a great job on Knitting at Home.
Recommendation: beginner to experienced knitters who like larger projects and projects for the home.
ISBN: 9781933027999
Published: Published October 5th 2010 by Sixth&Spring Books
Rating: 5
Knitting At Home aims to be more than a knitting book with pretty patterns. Specifically, it aims to inspire and create a desire to satisfy creativity. It accomplishes this wonderfully. There isn't a pattern in Knitting at Home that I don't like, and there are several I'm itching to start on.
The book has six sections: A Room for Living, Relaxing, Sharing, Retreating, Little ones, and It's the Weekend. Each one has a great collection of patterns.
There was a good variety of patterns in the book, between socks, fingerless mitts, bags, and decorations for the home. There were also a lot of throws and blankets. Now I've never made a blanket… but after flipping through this book a few times, I've never wanted to make one so badly (Alas, most of my yarn is at home and I'm stuck at college). Same with pillows. I never understood the idea of knitting a pillow, but when seen in the photographs in the book and when I saw the beautiful patterns, I desperately wanted one! There are also some beautiful sweater patterns, some nice socks, a cute pair of slippers, and even some felted stuffed dolls.
The patterns and the whole feel of this book drips creativity and inspiration: everything from the layout to the font to the color schemes. Both Leanne Prouse and her artistic director did a great job on Knitting at Home.
Recommendation: beginner to experienced knitters who like larger projects and projects for the home.
Haley Mathiot (9 KP) rated Colorful Crochet Lace: 22 Chic Garments & Accessories in Books
Apr 27, 2018
Generally speaking when I get a craft book, I like 99% of the patterns. There are always a few that I’m not big on, or just not impressed by. But this book is different: I love every single pattern, and want to make them all in a bunch of different colors. Like I’m not even joking. And I even got my boyfriend to look through all the pictures too and he was like “oooh you should make that. Ooh that would be so pretty on you. Oooh look at that one.” It was kind of adorable.
There were a few things that made me really love this book. Yes the patterns themselves were lovely, but one of the things about them was the hook size wasn’t microscopic. When I go online and search for “Crochet lace,” a lot of times the patterns I find are very tight-gauge. Fingering weight yarn, tiny hooks, itty bitty details, slow progress. These patterns were mostly G, H, and I hooks, so they will work up pretty quickly.
Another thing I really liked was the French names and theme running through the book. All the patterns were elegant, light, delicate, and sweet. Some of them were gorgeous and sexy in addition! Even the layout of the patterns themselves was elegant.
Lastly there was both graphs for the lace, and the written instructions, for both kinds of people. I can’t just follow a pattern, and I can’t just look at a graph. But with both, I’m good.
I’m super excited about this book. Check back with me in a few weeks to see what I’ve made!
There were a few things that made me really love this book. Yes the patterns themselves were lovely, but one of the things about them was the hook size wasn’t microscopic. When I go online and search for “Crochet lace,” a lot of times the patterns I find are very tight-gauge. Fingering weight yarn, tiny hooks, itty bitty details, slow progress. These patterns were mostly G, H, and I hooks, so they will work up pretty quickly.
Another thing I really liked was the French names and theme running through the book. All the patterns were elegant, light, delicate, and sweet. Some of them were gorgeous and sexy in addition! Even the layout of the patterns themselves was elegant.
Lastly there was both graphs for the lace, and the written instructions, for both kinds of people. I can’t just follow a pattern, and I can’t just look at a graph. But with both, I’m good.
I’m super excited about this book. Check back with me in a few weeks to see what I’ve made!
ArecRain (8 KP) rated Crochet One-Skein Wonders for Babies: 101 Projects for Infants & Toddlers in Books
Jan 18, 2018
I received a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.
A great collection of patterns for crocheters of any level. Dont worry about being able to read the patterns because they are simple and straightforward with great images to accompany them. I love collections like this because there are so many patterns to choose from and they have such a wide variety, I dare you to find less than 5 things you want to crochet! Not to mention they are adorable as all get out. The best part? You require only 1 skein or less of yarn to make each project. Its perfect for those who need a quick project or want to make something for all those little babies in (or about to be in) their lives.
A great collection of patterns for crocheters of any level. Dont worry about being able to read the patterns because they are simple and straightforward with great images to accompany them. I love collections like this because there are so many patterns to choose from and they have such a wide variety, I dare you to find less than 5 things you want to crochet! Not to mention they are adorable as all get out. The best part? You require only 1 skein or less of yarn to make each project. Its perfect for those who need a quick project or want to make something for all those little babies in (or about to be in) their lives.
ArecRain (8 KP) rated Crochet Stories: E. T. A. Hoffmann's The Nutcracker in Books
Jan 18, 2018
I received a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.
I request both this because I really want to make amigurumi and love The Nutcracker. All the patterns are very simple and straightforward but the products turn out beautiful if done right. Even for someone new to amigurumi and dolls like I am, I felt I had a firm grasp on the patterns without having to supplement what I didnt know by looking it up. Not to mention the images are so clear and crisp, it is easy to see what is supposed to be going on. Unfortunately, a good portion of the images were chopped between pages on my tablet. The patterns were all completes, so it didnt impair my ability to make them.
I request both this because I really want to make amigurumi and love The Nutcracker. All the patterns are very simple and straightforward but the products turn out beautiful if done right. Even for someone new to amigurumi and dolls like I am, I felt I had a firm grasp on the patterns without having to supplement what I didnt know by looking it up. Not to mention the images are so clear and crisp, it is easy to see what is supposed to be going on. Unfortunately, a good portion of the images were chopped between pages on my tablet. The patterns were all completes, so it didnt impair my ability to make them.
Custom Socks: Knit to Fit Your Feet
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Whether you knit them toe-up or top-down, getting just the right fit on hand knit socks can be a...