Feature: Knit Picks

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Alyse Wax

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• Knitting Book Round-Up

  A round up of recent knitting books (and one crochet book)

  Review by Alyse Wax — on Aug 07, 2009

• Book Review: Knitting in Tuscany by Nicky Epstein and Japanese Inspired Knits by Marianne Isager

  Two knitting books inspired by faraway lands...

  Review by Alyse Wax — on Jun 11, 2009

• Book Review: Knitting in the Sun by Kristi Porter

  Thirty-two projects perfect for the summer months.

  Review by Alyse Wax — on Jun 10, 2009

• Book Review: Simple Style by Ann Budd and Simple Stitches by Eva Wiechmann

  We compare two "simple knitting" pattern books.

  Review by Alyse Wax — on Jun 05, 2009

• Book Review: Knitting and Tea by Jane Gottelier

  “Striped Egg Cozy” is something I have never heard of. Why would you need to keep an egg cozy?

  Review by Alyse Wax — on May 12, 2009

• Book Review: You Lucky Dog by Valerie Van Arsdale Shrader and PhoDOGraphy by Kim Levin

  A pair of books to celebrate your best friend.

  Review by Alyse Wax — on Apr 22, 2009

• Book Review: Simple Knits for Cherished Babies by Erika Knight and The Knitted Odd-Bod Bunch by Donna Wilson

  Two books with knitting patterns for children, at opposite ends of the style spectrum.

  Review by Alyse Wax — on Apr 21, 2009

• Book Review: Weekend Knitting by Melanie Falick and Reversible Knits by Iris Schreier

  Two opposite ends of the knitting spectrum: a collection of relaxing, knit-in-a-few-days projects, and another that is far more complex.

  Review by Alyse Wax — on Apr 21, 2009

• Book Review: Mother-Daughter Knits: 30 Designs to Flatter & Fit by Sally Melville and Caddy Melville Ledbetter

  30 knitting patterns for any age.

  Review by Alyse Wax — on Apr 20, 2009

• Book Review: A to Z of Knitting by Martingale & Co. and Stitch Style: Bags by C&B Crafts

  A pair of books that are perfect for the new knitter.

  Review by Alyse Wax — on Apr 10, 2009

• Book Review: For The Love of Knitting by Kari Cornell and Fiber Gathering by Joanne Seiff

  A pair of books about the culture and history of knitting.

  Review by Alyse Wax — on Mar 26, 2009

• Book Review: Contemporary Crochet - 37 European Designs by Sys Fredens

  A collection of hit-or-miss crochet patterns.

  Review by Alyse Wax — on Feb 27, 2009

• Book Review: A Trio of Knitting Books

  Socks, scarves, and an underrated stitch.

  Review by Alyse Wax — on Feb 05, 2009

• Book Review: Knitting On Top of the World by Nicky Epstein

  Over 50 beautiful patterns inspired by knitting around the world.

  Review by Alyse Wax — on Feb 05, 2009

• Audio Book Review: Stitch 'N Bitch by Debbie Stoller

  Audio knitting books. Not a sound idea.

  Review by Alyse Wax — on Jan 20, 2009

• Book Review: Luxury Yarn One Skein Wonders by Judith Durant and Special Little Knits From Just One Skein by Cheryl Potter

  Every knitter has a stray ball of yarn in their stash. These patterns are a huge hit because of this.

  Review by Alyse Wax — on Jan 20, 2009

• Book Review: Beyond Wool: 25 Knitted Projects Using Natural Fibers by Candace Eisner Strick

  A lackluster collection of patterns, with some good information on fibers.

  Review by Alyse Wax — on Jan 19, 2009

• Book Review: The Essential Guide to Color Knitting Techniques by Margaret Radcliffe and 200 Knitted Blocks by Jan Eaton

  A pair of books that deal with color technique and offer a wealth of stitch patterns.

  Review by Alyse Wax — on Jan 19, 2009

• Book Review: Pet Projects - The Animal Knits Bible by Sally Muir and Joanna Osborne

  Over two dozen knitting projects for cats, dogs, turtles, hamster, horse, bunny, even fish.

  Review by Alyse Wax — on Jan 19, 2009

• Book Review: Romantic Style - Knits And Crochet to Wear or Display by Jennie Atkinson

  A beautiful collection of feminine and vintage knitting patterns.

  Review by Alyse Wax — on Jan 15, 2009