I really like finding out new things and the past several days were filled with happy discoveries.
Here is the first one:
Hemingway's "Super Stitches Knitting"- a gift from my non-knitting coworker. I have been looking at stitchionaries available at the bookstores and on Amazon for a while. I am not ready to design my own sweaters yet, but I would like to try my creativity and knit a scarf or a headband using different stitches. "Super stitches knitting" seems to be perfect for that. The book is divided into sections including: "knit and purl", "lace", "fair isle", and so on. It also has a section with tips and instructions on casting on, binding off, colour-work, and fixing errors (that one will be useful). I can not wait to create my own project using some of the stitches from the book and I think I know what it might be.
The second discovery was a long awaited first issue of Debbie Bliss magazine.
There are several interesting items in this magazine and overall presentation and design are very beautiful. I think Debbie Bliss magazine will be one of my favorites.
The last 2 discoveries were online magazines. The Inside Loop - UK based knitting magazine and Knotions. Both look very interesting and I will be spending some time reading the articles and choosing patterns I like.
There was actually another discovery or should I say an acquisition (yet another gift) but I will dedicate a separate post to it once I take proper pictures.
I just got the Debbie Bliss magazine, too and I love it. I'm enjoying reading your blog and so I've nominated you for a Brilliant Blog Award. Details on my blog.
ReplyDeleteOh green is my colour right now. Will be anxiously awaiting a review on the DB mag :D
ReplyDeleteThat Debbie Bliss mag looks so good. I've been keeping my open but haven't found a copy locally. May have to break down and buy online. Thanks for the links, new to me, too :-)
ReplyDeleteThe book is so pretty. When you showed it to me I actually though for a split second to start knitting!
ReplyDeleteI just gone through your different blogs. It was reall interesting to read your article. You deserve the award that you have got. Keep it up the good work.
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