Saturday Evening Book Review: Out of the Ordinary

Well, I feel like I have been so busy getting my show together that I have neglected my poor blog. But never fear, I have plans for my next few posts so hopefully I will update more.

Tonight I am doing my usual book reviews :) I hope you enjoy my perspectives.

Charmed Knits by Alison Hansel

Likes: 

-The concept. Someone was bound to do it eventually.

-Most of the patterns look relatively easy

-You don't even have to be a HP Fan to make these, colors are always interchangable

-It's just cute. The titles and such are very HP-esque and it's just a magical fun book

Dislikes:
-Some of the patterns are ugly. Even as an HP fan I can't see myself making Molly's Amazing Sweater...like ever.

-Even though it seems that you can size for anyone, many of the photos show kids as models

Favorite Patterns:

Hermiones cabled hat

House Sweater

Invisibility Shawl

Overall if you are a Harry Potter Fan, then you need this book. It is loaded with fun and magical knits for all ages and fans. I think it's a great idea and am glad someone decided to do it.

Pet Projects by Sally Muir and Joanna Osborne

Likes:
-As always, the idea. It's a cute idea.

-The practical patterns are very fun looking and creative

-There's a section in the back to "knit your own pet!"

Dislikes:
-Some photos are kinda awkward

-Some ideas are just odd...like the turtle tent or the bunny curtain, but then again, I have never owned these animals as pets, so maybe they do come in handy?

-I wish the animal sweaters were a bit cuter :(

-The colorwork charts are in the back of the book, so you'd have to flip back and forth between pattern and chart.

Favorite Patterns:

-Beanbags for Cat or Dog

-Wire Bird Feeder

-Make your own guinea pig -- really cute!

-Hamster House

Overall the idea is there but I am just a bit on the fence. Many of the patterns are kinda ugly and unappealing  but I don't really think you should force your pet to wear a sweater anyways. 

So things here are going alright. I set up my BFA drawing show tomorrow and I am busy getting last minute things done. Like converting my video. Who knew that Quicktime video couldn't be burned to a DVD?!?! 

It's going to be a long night and day tomorrow...

~Lisa

HP KITTY BOMB!!!