Status
Available
Description
Crafts. Travel. Nonfiction. HTML:Knit a traditional gansey sweater with indigo yarn. Tour a spinning mill. Discover five ways to cast on for socks. Meet your personal knitting hero. The Knitter�??s Life List is a richly illustrated compilation of 1,001 experiences and adventures that devout knitters won�??t want to miss. You�??ll find classic techniques to master, time-honored patterns to try, unusual yarns to work with, museums to see, books to read, and much more. Get inspired and live the knitting life of your
Publication
Storey Publishing, LLC (2011), Edition: 44308th, 320 pages
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ISBN
1603429964 / 9781603429962
User reviews
LibraryThing member Krumbs
I didn't try any of the knitting patterns, so I can't comment on how reliable they are. Some of the patterns did look interesting, though.
The author/editors seem to be trying for a crossover of some kind with this book. Rather than just a knitting pattern book, it also has features highlighting
Also, this author shouldn't try to be funny. It came off kind of...strange.
The author/editors seem to be trying for a crossover of some kind with this book. Rather than just a knitting pattern book, it also has features highlighting
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various things--unusual yarns, people who knit, etc. Some of the features were just not interesting to me, particularly the pages that just talked about a specific person who knits. I mean, I'm sure they're great people and everything, but why are they in this book? Also, this author shouldn't try to be funny. It came off kind of...strange.
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LibraryThing member Silvernfire
This is a sampler platter of the knitting world. Each chapter focuses on an aspect of knitting, starting with yarn and general know-how, moving through different kinds of projects (sweaters, socks, hats, etc.), and concluding with a chapter on other fiber crafts such as weaving, spinning, and
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crocheting. Each chapter is loaded with suggestions on activities to try, brief articles on well-known (and not so well-known) personalities in the knitting world, and all sorts of lists: books to read, movies to watch, places to travel, retreats, fiber festivals, and so on. This is a book designed to rev up your enthusiasm for knitting, whether you're new to knitting and need an introduction to all these things, or are a seasoned knitter and are looking for a change. There are no patterns in this book nor much in the way of detailed instructions for techniques, but the last pages of the book are loaded with references to other books for further help. I generally enjoyed reading the book, but there's a fine line between "encouragement" and "pressure," and sometimes the book slid into the latter, giving me an impression of "You will be creative and original, darn it!" Still, I'm glad I read it—I'm just not going to keep it. Show Less
LibraryThing member akswede
I get the idea - setting milestones for yourself - but I don't see the value in using someone else's knitting bucket list. Why not just make your own list? This is especially true with regard to the author's personal taste in patterns and yarns - why follow her design preferences instead of making
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LibraryThing member Lindoula
I get the idea - setting milestones for yourself - but I don't see the value in using someone else's knitting bucket list. Why not just make your own list? This is especially true with regard to the author's personal taste in patterns and yarns - why follow her design preferences instead of making
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Original language
English
Original publication date
2011