Saturday Evening Book Review #2

I am really excited to share this weeks books with you all, they are both really fun books that I truly enjoyed reading this past week. So without further ado, here is this week's Saturday Evening Book Review!

Weekend Knitting, by Melanie Falick

Likes: 

• As the name says, all the patterns are finish able within a weekend or two.
• The author added extra sections throughout with fun ideas for weekends and knitting. Some examples: Knitting in literature, in films, recipes and more!
• All the photos are beautiful

Dislikes:

• There are a few projects that seems impractical, but it probably depends on the person who is knitting

Overall, I really like this book, it is one I would probably invest in if given the chance.

Patterns I like:

• Brioche Hat
• Fingerless Mitts
• fluffy lace camisole and pull off cowl
• Lopi Lace Scarf

Custom Knits, by Wendy Bernard

Likes: 

• Includes instructions to create your own sweaters! 
• Has patterns and ideas for ways to alter it.
• In the intro,the author says she likes sweaters in the round, and therefore all the patterns are worked as such
• INCLUDES INSTRUCTIONS TO MAKE YOUR OWN! (really like this :D )

Dislikes:

• Some of the alterations don't make a lot of sense
• I wish it had instructions for tank tops.

My aunt gave me this book and said keep it as long as I need it, so honestly, she will probably never see it again! In general, I really like this book and the author is really straight forward.

Favorite Patterns:

1. Essential Tank
2. Jane
3. Jewel
4. Paradise Beach Cover Up
5. Skinny Empire

That's it for this week's books! I have 2 new projects I can't wait to share with you in the coming weeks as well as some spinning. Finally, I have a question for you guys. Do you ever check back to blogs to see if the author replied to comments you left? I hardly ever reply because I don't think anyone checks to see if I did. But if I know you are checking, I will reply more. I know that I only check for replies on blogs that I know the author usually does so.

I hope everyone is having a good weekend, and those in the states enjoy their (hopefully) Monday off! I will be knitting :)

~Lisa

I keep forgetting kitty pictures, I'll get better I swear!