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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?

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An Interview with Franklin Habit

Today's guest is Franklin Habit from The Panopticon. (You may know him as housemate to Dolores the sheep.) Franklin has a new book coming out called It Itches. Welcome!

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! #