This post contains affiliate links. This week’s pick: French Chic: Fashion Knitting by Conran Octopus Ltd Source: PaperbackSwap.com Publication date: 1986 Status: Out of print but widely available online. Condition: Price tag on the cover and worn edges, but otherwise in good shape Craft: Knitting Since last week was all about fashion crochet, I thought I should share some fashion knitting this … Read more
This post contains affiliate links. This week’s pick: The Complete Book of Knitting by Barbara Abbey Source: My mom’s collection Publication date: 1971 Status: Re-released as a Dover book in 2012 Condition: Missing dust jacket, but otherwise in very good condition Craft: Knitting I haven’t had the chance to explore this book as much as some of the others since it is … Read more
Yesterday, Vogue Knitting Live 2013 opened in New York. If you’re in the New York area this weekend, you should stop by! Here’s a quick wrap up of some of what I’ve seen so far. Gallery The gallery exhibits were being set up in the morning, and I had a chance to photograph most of … Read more
I mentioned last month that I’m going to Vogue Knitting Live, which starts today. Last night, I picked up my guide and badge at the hotel. And this morning, the weather conspired to make it a perfect day for wearing handmade accessories. After an unusually warm week, today it’s very cold. I’m wearing my All … Read more
This post includes affiliate links. This week’s pick: Quilts and Afghans From McCall’s Needlework & Crafts Source: PaperBackSwap.com Publication date: 1984 Status: Out of print, but widely available online Condition: Acceptable Craft(s): Crochet, knitting, and quilting This is a collection of patterns that originally appeared in McCall’s Needlework & Crafts magazine. The book includes … Read more