Knitting Yarns

Knitting Yarns: Writers on Knitting by Ann Hood My rating: 1 of 5 stars This one was a real disappointment. It’s a book of essays by authors who knit. Or at least, that’s how it was billed. It’s not. Most of the essays – in the first half which is all I read – areContinue reading “Knitting Yarns”

400 Knitting Stitches

400 Knitting Stitches: A Complete Dictionary Of Essential Stitch Patterns by Potter Craft My rating: 4 of 5 stars I felt like I *needed* another knitting stitch pattern book. I picked this one because it includes both written and charted instructions and anymore I’m all about the charts. The photography in the book is excellent.Continue reading “400 Knitting Stitches”

Socks a la Carte

Socks a la Carte: Pick and Choose Patterns to Knit Socks Your Way by Jonelle Raffino My rating: 3 of 5 stars I’ve been knitting socks for *years,* but I bought this book because the idea of it was intriguing. I bought a used copy for a good price … and was glad I did.Continue reading “Socks a la Carte”