This post contains affiliate links. This week’s pick: Better Homes and Gardens Crocheting & Knitting Source: Paperbackswap.com Publication date: 1977 Status: Out of print but available online. Condition: Smells like a basement, but in relatively good condition. Crafts: Crochet and knitting. I went on a hunt for this book after seeing Crochetbug’s version of the afghan on the cover. (For those of … Read more
This post contains affiliate links. This week’s pick: Coats & Clark’s Book No. 208 Edgings Source: Purchased from CountrynMore2 on Etsy. Publication date: 1971 Status: Out of print but available online. Condition: Edges are worn. Crafts: Crochet, knitting, and tatting. I’ve mentioned this booklet before on my blog. I bought it when I was planning to learn hairpin lace while I was crocheting my … Read more
This post contains affiliate links. About a month ago, I had the pleasure of checking out Vogue Knitting Live with a press pass. I actually recorded three different interviews at the event, and I’m pleased to share one today. Joan McGowan-Michael is the designer behind White Lies Designs. In addition to her extensive collection of … Read more
This post contains affiliate links. This week’s pick: Fishermen’s Sweaters: Twenty Exclusive Knitwear Designs for All Generations by Alice Starmore Source: Gifted to me by one of my students who found it for $1 in a thrift shop. Publication date: 1993 Status: Reprinted by Collins & Brown in 2010. Condition: Mild wear on dust jacket. Craft: Knitting In her introduction, Alice Starmore explains that “knitting … Read more
Through my travels through the internet, I often come upon interesting designers. Cheezombie is one such talent. She is one of the (relatively) few knit amigurumi designers I’ve come across, and her work has a distinctive style. Cheezombie is shrouded in mystery, so I’m honored that she stopped by for an interview (but don’t expect … Read more