A book for everything.

Week 4 = Cataloging Books, Magazines and Patterns
Day 7 = January 28, 2014

     I have chosen only a few of my books to share with you today because frankly, I have a lot of knitting books. But first I want to share 2 adorable knitting books for kids.
      Extra Yarn by Mac Barnett is a wonderfully illustrated book about a little girl who finds a box of unending yarn.

     Annie and the Swiss Cheese Scarf by Alana Dakos is a precious story about a little girl who wants to learn to knit like her mother.

     Easy as 1-2-3 Skeins by DRG Publishing has 58 projects that all knit quickly. The book is split into 3 sections: Just One Skein, It Takes Two, and Everything Good Comes in Threes (or More!). The patterns cover everything from scarves to teddy bears and leg warmers to notebook covers.

     Simply Circular by DRG Publishing has 10 projects all based on knitting in the round. There are patterns ranging from a shrug to a bag.

     The Perfect Finish by Kara Gott Warner has a compilation of tips and techniques. The book has 4 sections: The Basics, Finishing 101, Finishing Details: "The Extras", and Bonus Project Gallery.

     Big Girl Knits by Jillian Moreno and Amy R. Singer has 25 projects. As with the other books this one is also broken up into sections: Pullovers, Cardigans & Coats, Tanks & Tees, Bottoms, and Accessories.

     California Revival Knits by Stephannie Tallent has 15 projects all based on the California Revival style of architecture. I won this book from a giveaway and think that it was fate. Both my parents got their college degrees in Architecture and I have learned to love architecture from them. So when Stephannie combined architecture and knitting, I was utterly and completely mesmerized by her vision.

     My current favorite is Socks a la carte Colorwork: Pick and Choose Patterns to Knit Socks Your Way by Jonelle Raffino and Katherine Cade. The book breaks the sock up into 3 sections: Cuff (20 patterns), Body (18 patterns), and Foot (14 patterns). What caught my eye was that this book has a fourth section called Flip Pages. The flip pages are literally split vertically into the 3 sections of the sock, so that you can mix and match the different patterns for the cuff, body and foot. Mix'n'match fun.

     I have a surprise for you tomorrow. Yeah! See you then.

Question of the Day

What are some of your favorite knitting pattern books?

Knitting and Reading,


Victoria