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5/18/2006 10:42:27 AM
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emily3cat
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What new knitting/spinning/fiber books are out that you think are amazing? I feel the need for new books, but I don`t have a good place to browse anymore--here in Small Town USA.
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5/18/2006 11:25:13 AM
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CatBookMom
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I just got Big Girl Knits, which may not be applicable to you. I`m working my way through it, and the math is a bit awesome, but I think it will really improve my style! Even just for purchased clothing, the fitting tips will be helpful.
There`s also a huge amount of chat about the new Mason-Dixon Knitting book. I haven`t looked at it yet but it`s on my list to check out.
BTW, even though the Elann prices are the list price, remember with each book you get several `coupons` of $2.50US to apply against $25US yarn purchases. When you do this math, Elann beats even Amazon prices.
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5/18/2006 11:54:03 AM
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Cate
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I agree about Big Girl Knits. The fitting information is helpful to everyone and the patterns are va va voom. I am going to teach a class this summer based on the book because I like it so much.
Mason-Dixon doesn`t seem as essential. I am just not going to knit so many blankets even though the examples in the book are inspiring.
I am itching to start Bombshell but I need to finish the sweater I am making first.
Cate
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5/18/2006 12:37:04 PM
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benne
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I`m not a Big Girl (okay, pipe down ya`ll- I do TOO wear Big Girl panties and I act like a grown-up at least 10% of the time!) and I think this book is good for everyone. Wish these designs had been out there for me to knit for my mom, she would have loved them. I bought it as a gift for someone and darned if I don`t want to keep it because the designs are great and the fitting helps are fantastic for everyone. But, being the Big Girl that I am, I will give it to the intended recipient with only a little pouting. ;-}
Benne
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5/18/2006 2:21:27 PM
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Check out Knitted Nature by Nora Gaughan. I don`t know what your tastes are but this is truly a beautiful book.
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5/18/2006 3:22:49 PM
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CatBookMom
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Benne, Ann *does* have more copies....
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5/18/2006 4:23:39 PM
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benne
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Maybe I can "borrow" this one back. HA!
B2
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5/18/2006 6:06:04 PM
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Amy QOY
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I have been interested in this book, Donna. What do you like about it?
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5/18/2006 6:06:55 PM
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Amy QOY
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Love Mason-Dixon knitting. It is almost all for the home though, with some simple cute baby things.
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5/18/2006 7:05:50 PM
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CatBookMom
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Oh, Amy, thanks for the heads-up on M-D Knitting. Sounds like you just saved me $$ for more yarn... LOL!
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5/18/2006 7:07:33 PM
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CatBookMom
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I haven`t seen Knitting Nature, but you should check out the great sweater that Grumperina (http://www.grumperina.com/knitblog) made from that book, using - ta da! - the Korfu from last month! The pentagons around the yoke are just great.
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5/19/2006 3:01:51 PM
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Sandra D
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Thanks for the link, Barbara! It`s always great to see designs actually knit and on real people...the book is now on my must-have list!
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5/19/2006 3:50:40 PM
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ScullyKnits
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Do you need my address so you can send it Benne? he he he
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5/20/2006 4:57:53 AM
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bri
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Emily,
I like the Inspried Cables book. It came out earlier this year. I looked at Benne`s and had it in my hand again yesterday. First big teaching check and it`s mine!!
Hope all is well. Let`s touch base sometime soon about things and what you are knitting, of course!!
Bri
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5/20/2006 7:04:04 AM
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emily3cat
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Those all look great. I think my top pick would be the Big Girls book....I really liked Moreno`s knitty pattern with the big flowers on it. And she`s very funny. They are out of it here at elann...hopefully they will get more soon!
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