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Review: Last-Minute Knitted Gifts

Hats. Bags. Scarves. Sweaters. Afghans. Booties. Even toys. I wouldn't say that this book has everything, but it has a really, really nice selection. The projects tend to be straight-forward and clean-lined ... but then, with last-minute gifts, who has time for extra ruffles and things?

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Review: Knitted Jackets

There is a difference between a knitted jacket meant to be worn as outerwear and one meant to be part of an outfit. Or one that's a sweater. A daily outfit changes so often, you can switch from casual to dressy to serious to playful all depending on your mood. But outerwear is more constant--it tends to be something you wear every day, every time you leave the house for months at a time. It's defining. It's like the difference between buying eccentric, trendy furniture or buying classic furniture and dressing it with eccentric, playful throws, pillows, and artwork on the walls. So--when you pick your outerwear, do you buy classic "furniture" or the flash-in-the-pan, trendy stuff?

Asides

  • Okay, I've calculated the numbers of chances each person should have ... at least, I certainly hope I haven't missed anything! Next step? Choosing how many books I want to give away so I know how many winners to pick! #
  • Doing "Contest Math" ... I DID know that this was going to get complicated, so I only have myself to blame! I probably should have taken Calculus in school, though! #
  • Coming Soon ... Knitting Scholar's first contest! #

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A site devoted to knitting books–primarily, reviews of knitting books. And, um, maybe some spinning books, or some magazines? Things like that!

Please be patient, though–the knitting book collection may date back 21 years, but the blog is new as of August 2008. It’s going to take some time to get everything into the archive!

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Review: Free-Range Knitter
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Knitting Scholar’s First Contest!
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