May 13, 2010

Yarn, Color, and Power Cables

Our sale last week was great. Saturday, the big sale day, was a lot of fun. Lots of people, lots of yarn, and laughter. Not once did I see a fight break out over that last ball of yarn in a certain colorway.

You may be wondering: After the sale, what’s left? Well quite a bit. The cupboard isn’t completely bare, we’ve still got a great selection to choose from. Including three new books that I think you should give a look.

One Ball Knits: Gifts

Do you have a little time, a present to make, and only one ball of the right color? Then this book is for you. There are 20 patterns for quick gifts that are sure to make the recipient happy. Patterns include warm accessories, baby items, and handmade home decor.

Color Knitting - The Easy Way by Melissa Leapman

In Color Knitting the Easy Way, renowned knitwear designer, teacher, and author Melissa Leapman explores the simplest and most popular ways of knitting with two or more yarn colors—using just one color in each knitted row. No more juggling multiple yarns in your hands as you knit! The book covers color theory, color combination, and mastering color techniques. The book also includes ten original projects and 70 unique stitch patterns.

Power Cables by Lily Chin

This book just came in and immediately there were “ooohs” and “ahhhhs”. I haven’t seen a Lily Chin book before, but I was almost instantly interested in getting this one. In this book Ms. Chin discusses the basic structure of cables, charting cables, designing your own cables, and of course her innovative technique for creating reversible cables. The book of course includes 15 original patterns for everything from socks to pullovers. I think you’ll find this book difficult to resist.

Have a great week everyone!

~Bill

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