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Knits for Nerds

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Katy K.

Knits for Nerds by Joan of Dark, a.k.a. Toni Carr As with so many knitting books, I heard about this one on the Knitpicks podcast. There I learned that “Joan of Dark” is Toni Carr’s roller derby name, and that … Continue reading →

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Knit Kimono Too

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Katy K.

One of the ways that I know my love loves me is that he brings me knitting books from the library… even though I work at another library and can check out my own knitting books. This was one of … Continue reading →

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Extra Yarn

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Katy K.

Fair warning: I have not yet read this book to either of my children. No, my good friend and colleague S. pointed it out to me on the shelf waiting for the head children’s librarian’s attention. It has not yet … Continue reading →

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The Knitter’s Life List

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Katy K.

The Knitter’s Life List by Gwen W. Steege. More than once, I’ve heard that knitting is a hobby you can never get bored with (assuming, of course, that you like it to start with.) But what all is there to … Continue reading →

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All Wound Up

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Katy K.

All Wound Up by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee Just about any day can be improved for me by reading one or two or three of the Yarn Harlot’s essays on knitting and life. I don’t know that there are so very many … Continue reading →

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How to Knit a Heart Back Home

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Katy K.

How to Knit a Heart Back Home by Rachael Herron. This is the second book in the Cypress Hollow Yarn series of knitting romances, after How to Knit a Love Song. This second entry worked much better for me on … Continue reading →

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The Knitter’s Home Companion

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Katy K.

In early July, I went to Borders to pick up a couple of birthday presents. While there, the salesperson convinced me that based on my previous purchasing history, it would probably save me money to buy the premium membership. I’d … Continue reading →

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The Knitter’s Almanac

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Katy K.

The Knitter’s Almanac by Elizabeth Zimmerman Just in case there is a knitter reading my blog who hasn’t heard of Elizabeth Zimmerman… well, this seems pretty darn unlikely. But just in case. Elizabeth Zimmerman’s books take homey, personality-filled writing applied … Continue reading →

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How to Knit a Love Song

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Katy K.

Recently (and I don’t remember where) I read about what kinds of men are attractive to straight women. I think it talked about the reverse as well, but what I remember best is that while men seem to like women … Continue reading →

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Brave New Knits

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Katy K.

Brave New Knits by Julie TurjomanBrave New Knits is profiles of and patterns by knit bloggers, and in particular those whom the internet helped to knitting-designer success. Many of these are knitters I’ve heard of before, like Grumperina and Ysolda … Continue reading →

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