Saturday, Ermm Sunday Book Review

Hi Guys. I had a pretty uneventful evening, but I just felt like holding off my book review until this morning. So I hope that is OK. :) (it's gonna have to be!)

Faith, Hope, Love, Knitting by Lorna Miser 

Likes:

-The preface; she talks about how she knits literally everywhere and how it has brought her so many great friends, experiences and memories.

-Each pattern has a story behind it, usually something from her life that inspired the pattern.

-The photos are to die for!

-Even though she is the founder of Lorna's Laces, many of these projects do not require that yarn.

Dislikes:
-There are a lot of patterns I'd never make.

Favorite Patterns:

-Michele's Southwestern Motif Sweater - This is going into my queue RIGHT NOW! I am not joking, I NEED this sweater!

MultiDirectional Socks

Three Cozy Kittens

Shanna's Cable and Lace Vest

Overall, I do really love this book,and given the chance I'd add it to my library in a heart beat. There are quite a few pattern's I'd never make, but there are quite a few I would too. 

Mother of Purl by Edith Eig

Likes:

-Includes the basics for knitting and getting started, with great photos!

-All the different chapters on different topics, such as:

• Having knitting socials
• She really knows her yarns and explains with great detail how to choose the right one.
• The great detail she goes into with shaping for sweaters.
• The future of knitting

-She tells stories of celebrities she has worked with in her shop.

Dislikes:

-A lot of the patterns are very fancy, 'chic' looking, nothing I'd ever wear (but I get why a celeb would)

-The patterns just list the yarn, not the yardage, weight, etc. That doesn't do me any good if I need to sub. 

-I don't feel like the models do a great job of displaying the patterns.

Favorite Patterns:

Summer Tank

Dress in Segue

Overall, I love her stories and tips for knitters, but the patterns leave a lot to be desired. I almost feel like this book was meant to brag about how she has worked with celebrities and her shop in LA.

So that's it for my reviews. I haven't had a chance to knit more since Friday, but I spent all yesterday at studio and got my still life set up!

I may add a ball or 2. Who knows.

I can't wait to start painting this thing! It will be so much fun!  I hope the weekend treats you well, and if you are in the states, happy Labor day tomorrow! No classes for me (but lots of studio!)

~Lisa

Sorry guys, I couldn't help it!