December 2009

2009 in Review

by --Deb 12.28.2009
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First, I want to thank everyone for coming–it’s readers like you that make this so worthwhile. This definitely includes the publishers who were kind enough to send me review copies: Interweave Press (who were very generous indeed), XRX Books, Nomad Press, Voyageur Press, Wiley Publishing, Ten Speed Press, Potter Craft, Rustling Leaf Press, and Watson-Guptill [...]

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Merry

by --Deb 12.24.2009
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Merry Christmas, everyone, whether you celebrate the holiday or not–because no matter what your religious affiliation, you deserve a wonderful day. So, have as non-denominationally merry day as you possibly can!

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Review: Two Videos

by --Deb 12.20.2009
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Two great instructional videos from Interweave Press. Curious about Cables or Fair Isle knitting? You have to check these out!

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Review: A History of Handknitting

by --Deb 12.15.2009
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It took me years to get my hands on a copy of this book–not because it was so hard to find, but because, interested though I was, I wasn’t willing to pay full price. Which is why I was so delighted when it came up on the Interweave Hurt Book Sale list a year or so ago (and why my copy doesn’t have a paper cover). So, the big question–was it worth the wait? Worth the price?

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Favorite Blogs?

by --Deb 12.15.2009
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Are you thinking about your favorite knit blogs? You should be!

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Holiday Book Ideas

by --Deb 12.11.2009
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Do you have a knitter on your gift-list this year? Or maybe you’d like to do a little shopping for yourself? Here are some of the books I recommend–some are old, some are new, but all are wonderful additions to any library.

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Review: Mindful Knitting

by --Deb 12.07.2009
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Most knitters know that knitting is relaxing. (When things are going right, that is.) Sometimes, though, you need a little extra nudge to make it as soothing as it can be.

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Contest Coming Up

by --Deb 12.06.2009
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You know, it occurs to me that I haven’t had a contest in a while … I’m going to need to change that! So … start thinking about your favorite knitting blogs. (Just a hint)

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Review: 400 Knitting Stitches

by --Deb 12.04.2009
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The bad part about reviewing a book of stitch patterns is that there’s really not that much to say. They’re just stitches, right?

Well, yes and no.

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