Saturday Evening Book Review (it's been awhile...)

Well, it hasn't been a while since I posted, but it has been awhile since I did a book review. Which is funny, because I've had these books sitting on my living room floor for 3 weeks waiting to be picked up. Proof of how busy I've been!!

French Girls Knits by Kristeen Griffin-Grimes

Likes:

-The intro is written really nicely.

-The photos are gorgeous!

-Tips are scattered throughout to help with things that you may have issues with.

Dislikes:

-Honestly, I love the French theme, but it goes a bit far...

-I wish it was more than just garments (sweaters).

Favorite Patterns:

-Cybele - WANT

Anjou

Paloma

Nadine

Overall, well there's another book I want in my library. I can seriously picture myself wearing almost all of these sweaters!!!! It's a super cute book and the author really has a passion for French style.

Boutique Knits by Laura Irwin

Likes:

-The authors says that these patterns use "Uncommon Techniques" -- that's a nice refresher.

-The photos include close ups of the cute details of the items.

-Most of the patterns require hooks and buttons and therefore there are detailed explanations of how to use these. 

Dislikes:

-As mentioned above: Most patterns require buttons and hooks and I just think that these make them look kinda showy and gaudy. 

-Most of these are a just 'too pretty'

Favorite Patterns:

Alpaca Silk Bow Scarf

Hoodie Devoted

Ruffled Neck Kerchief

Overall, this is a cute book, but most of the patterns are just too fancy for me. There really isn't anything I could see myself wanting to knit and wear.

So I hope that those reviews weren't too opinionated  I hope you don't base your choices off of the stuff I say, they are my personal opinions after all. 

So in other news, I have the next week off. I am actually not super excited about this, mostly because I finally was getting into my painting and now I have to take a week's hiatus to be home :( 

I'm not kidding guys, I haven't been this excited about a painting in the three years I've been in college. I am in love with this painting and I'm in love with oils and I am just in love. Why must Thanksgiving break be here? Why must I be stuck at home working? Ahh the life of a college kid.

I hope you are all enjoying your weekend and have a great week!

~Lisa