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That’s right! Proof that I do sometimes knit… This Tuesday, February 6th, the Knitty Gritty episode featuring yours truly will air on HGTV. I’ve yet to see myself in any of the other shows I’ve been a part of for Uncommon Threads or Knitty Gritty, so I’m excited that this one will actually air on a channel my cable provider is kind enough to “provide”.
What is the Book of Bright Ideas? A simple book cover knit in stockinette with a nifty, pretty, entrelac sunburst motif on top. That’s right kids, entrelac worked in the round! The motif design came from pure inspiration and perspiration and over a year later I still look at it and get chills. It’s simple once you get the hang of knitting outside of a straight line. How easy? Before I made the design up, I had never worked with entrelac! I’m hoping to see some folks take a whack at working up the motif, there’s something simply goofy and fun about working with all those needles.
Check out some old photos of it all here.
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I was just saying to someone that crochet is my first “language” and knitting is my second. Because m fingers just know how to speak in crochet so easily. Which suddenly made me think of school classrooms… one labeled “KSL” for crocheters, weavers, etc learning Knitting as a Second Language and another with “CSL” for Crochet as a Second Language.
Made me giggle, had to share…
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Big Girl Knits 25 Big, Bold Projects Shaped for Real Women with Real Curves by Jillian Moreno and Amy R. Singer
I don’t know about you, but it’s rare that I read a knitting book. I peruse, look through pretty pictures, read a snippet or two. Colorful or highlighted words might intrigue me into reading. But for the most part I’m usually looking through a book ravenous for information (information in this case means stitch patterns and pretty pictures) with little patience to actually read it. All that said, I really enjoyed reading Big Girl Knits.
Yes, this book is for big girls. Yes, I am a small girl.
Amy and Jillian speak honestly about project issues that range from shaping to yarn shopping. Having been a yarn shop girl myself, I thank them for their words of advice. They encourage that patience and planning go into getting the right yarn and color, these are sane words that any girl can use.
Best Community Service Moment: they INSIST you wear a proper fitting bra. THANK YOU. Bras make a huge difference in how a garment fits. Once again, sage advice for all girls of all sizes.
Obviously, I enjoyed an evening reading this book. The information is delivered in an honest, entertaining voice. I certainly suggest this book for the for Big Girl knitters. If you are endlessly fascinated by the way a good designer tackles shaping issues, you can enjoy this book regardless of your size. To the crocheters out there: if you don’t knit and only crochet, but you have a friend who is a Big Girl knitter I highly recommend this as a gift. She won’t mind if you browsed the book for crochet inspiration will she?