Monthly Archives: August 2010

NEW – The Knitter’s Year by Debbie Bliss

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The Knitter’s Year by Debbie Bliss

The latest great new book by Debbie Bliss just landed, “The Knitter’s Year: 52 Make-in-a-Week Projects, Quick Gifts and Seasonal Knits”!  As the title suggestes it’s a bunch of small projects that you can make in under a week and will leave you with a great sense of satisfaction.  Some of the projects are as small as a floral corsage, and go up to as large as a pair of socks. Other fun projects include cushions, flower pot cozies, booties, clothes pin bag, bags, votive candle covers, gloves, pencil case, sachets, a simple baby cardie, sewing needle case, a beret, baby hat, Christmas ornaments, Christmas stocking, scarves, hot water bottle cover, slippers, PDA cozy, pincushion, draft stopper, mug cozy, tea cozy (matching the mug, of course!), handwarmers, flags, pot holders, clothes hanger, a belt, bead necklace, washcloth, and a basket. The patterns are sorted by season, keeping things thematic. I don’t want to spoil the ending for you, but a good time was had by all. 

New – Debbie Bliss Magazine Fall/Winter 2010!

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Debbie Bliss Knitting Magazine Fall/Winter 2010

The new Debbie Bliss Magazine has arrived!  Like it’s predecessors, it’s a mix of old goodies & new patterns, and of course all are beautiful. Unfortunately, there aren’t any ‘official’ websites showing off the magazine, but I’ve managed to cull a good sampling.  Among the newbies is the “Scottish Eccentrics“, full of beautiful colourwork. There are another 2 sections of newbies, one Holiday related and the other casual sweaters – but you’ll just have to pick up a copy to see for yourself.  As for some of the golden oldies (not all of them), see below:

New – Debbie Bliss Magazine Fall/Winter 2010!

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Debbie Bliss Knitting Magazine Fall/Winter 2010
The new Debbie Bliss Magazine has arrived!  Like it’s predecessors, it’s a mix of old goodies & new patterns, and of course all are beautiful. Unfortunately, there aren’t any ‘official’ websites showing off the magazine, but I’ve managed to cull a good sampling.  Among the newbies is the “Scottish Eccentrics“, full of beautiful colourwork. There are another 2 sections of newbies, one Holiday related and the other casual sweaters – but you’ll just have to pick up a copy to see for yourself.  As for some of the golden oldies (not all of them), see below:

NEW Fall 2010 Interweave Crochet Magazine!

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The new Fall 2010 issue of Interweave Crochet has arrived!  There are some really nice sweaters in this issue, and don’t forget to check out the FREE (limited time only) Blue Ridge Hoodie!

Sangria Cardigan & Sage Jacket


    

Acorn Hat & Pink Cosmos Coat


  

FREE (limited time only) Blue Ridge Hoodie & Sugar Maple Shawl


 Picture Frame from the Chain Reaction Afghan Project & Autumn Rose Pullover

New Vogue Knitting Fall 2010!

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The new fall issue of Vogue Knitting has arrived!  Don’t be dissuaded by some of the distracting patterns in this edition, because there are some really nice pieces in this issue!  There are several gorgeous numbers in the “Force of Nature”  section, several beautiful sock patterns in “Steppin in Style“, a Rebecca Taylor Vest, a fabulous coat by Project Runway winner Irina Shabayeva, and some really lovely lace in “Ethereal Girl“.  There is also a good article on customized yokes for making seamless sweaters byt Meg Swansen.

    
Force of Nature


Rebecca Taylor  & Irina Shabayeva 


  
Ethereal Girl & Steppin in Style


  
Steppin in Style


  
London Calling


New and Beautiful – Manos Maxima Merino!

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New and Lurvly, Manos Maxima has landed!  Maxima is worsted weight (18 sts on 4.5mm needles), very soft and lofty single ply, 100% merino, in several hand-painted colours! It’s also a deal, only $13.50 for 100g/200m ($4 less than Malabrigo Merino Worsted)!

Take a peek and see what people are making with Maxima on Ravelry!

New Book: Knitting 24/7 by Veronik Avery

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Knitting 24/7 by Veronik Avery
Check out Veronik Avery’s great new book, Knitting 24/7!  It is full of great patterns, mostly small and medium sized projects for hats, gloves, mitts, scarves, shawls, bags, slippers, a headband, a tea cozy, a bookmark, a pillow, a vest, and a nice pullover. In other words, it’s a book you’ll use – frequently!
You can also download a FREE pattern from the book for the Cabled Beret. 

New Interweave Knits (Fall 2010)

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The new Fall 2010 issue of Interweave Knits has arrived!  Preview it HERE (it’s a goody!)