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Tag Archives: knitting
Baby Knitting
So, way back in steamy August, my first reaction to finding out that my baby was definitely going to be spending upwards of a month in the hospital was to think that she needed handknits in general, and a cardigan … Continue reading
Sweater Quest
Sweater Quest by Adrienne Martini Martini’s last book, Hillbilly Gothic was a memoir of severe postpartum psychosis. Grim subject, that one, saved by Martini’s delightful sense of humor. This book brings the same thoughtful approach and humor to a more … Continue reading
Fiber Gathering
Fiber Gathering by Joanne Seiff For those who feel passionate about their fiber crafts, there are fiber festivals, all over the country, where the people who use fiber – especially animal fiber – meet with the people who produce it … Continue reading
Knitting Lust
My reading of knitting books increases as the amount of time I have to knit decreases; with Christmas and a new baby, I had very powerful and unmet knitting urges. True devotees of knitting books can find reviews of many … Continue reading
Casting Spells
OK… this is a really happy day for me, except for the part where LJ is suddenly reading my html as plain text. Why won’t the pretty book cover show up? [EDIT 11/9 – I finally got the picture to work.]Casting … Continue reading
The Friday Night Knitting Club
This one has been on the bestseller list for a while. I resisted reading it. Probably because the ladies were going to be dealing with depressing stuff and because it was a bestseller? So much for knowing my own tastes. … Continue reading
Charmed Knits
Charmed Knits: Projects for Fans of Harry Potter by Alison Hansel When I first saw this book advertised, I thought that I wasn’t really a big enough Harry Potter fan to want a book like this. Then I actually saw … Continue reading
The Yarn Girls’ Guide to Beyond the Basics
Yes, I am a little obsessed with knitting. No, I haven’t made a sweater yet myself. Not even a little one for Mr. FP. The Yarn Girls’ Guide to Beyond the Basics by Julie Carles and Jordana Jacobs If you’re … Continue reading
Chicks with Sticks part 1
Chicks with Sticks (It’s a Purl Thing) by Elizabeth Lenhard I was sucked in enough to go back and read the first one… where the second book was about the four knitting friends balancing their friendships while dealing with Boys, … Continue reading
Chicks with Sticks
Chicks with Sticks (Knit Two Together) by Elizabeth Lenhard Once again, I accidentally picked up the sequel first. Scottie, Tay, Amanda and Bella are four girls from different backgrounds who bonded over knitting in the first novel. Now they are … Continue reading
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