#yarn book

[egophiliac]

CROWLEY SSR THOUGHTS

there is zero basis for this, but I can't get this thought of my head

I don't know why I decided to draw it this way

[murasaki-cha]

*slides Holly Black 3$ discreetly* make the Greenbriar-Duarte family tree more complicated in the next book please

[iiinkos]

me: i don’t think martin had a lot of time or money to dedicate to his hobbies, nor do i think he had this many

artist braincell: but like. martin with hobby. prettyyyy

me: damn right you are let’s get this boy some yarn

[bingsoo-jung]

More knitted items! This time the Pxssy Vest (TUMBLR LET ME BE FREE. THIS ISN’T ABOUT S*X. I SWEAR TO GOD)

[mistress-riddle]

one day the world will realise that tom riddle is not a hypersexual sex god who calls you “doll” upon your first meeting and is instead quite literally a try hard NERD who most likely spent most of his time finishing his homework and then doing more academic research for “fun” and then i will be the happiest person in the world.

[thewhimsyturtle]

Happy National Dress Up Your Pet Day! I am Dragon Kirby, and I could use a snack! 😋🐲🐢

📖🐉 We just finished reading Iron Flame tonight! (Can you guess our favorite character?) Who else is excited for Onyx Storm next week??

[freshstitches]

Last month, Sixth & Spring publishing reached out to me to review the new Short-row Colorwork Knitting book by Woolly Wormhead. Woolly  is best known for designing clever hat patterns that employ the use of short-rows to create dynamic shapes in colorwork. I've never made one of her patterns, but have long appreciated them as a sort of brain teaser. Each one seems to fit together like a puzzle of yarn. I've now spent a month with this book, reading through it and using it as a textbook to learn Woolly's signature short row technique.

The cover of the book has a frosted glass feel, which I think is nicer than a glossy cover. Three of the brightly colored stitch patterns are displayed along with the title. The book contains 50 stitch patterns and 10 projects. The yarn for the publication was provided by malabrigo so every stitch pattern is shown in beautiful tonal yarn. I also noticed a stitch key on the inside of the flap of the cover that folds out so you can look at it when you're working on a pattern. I love the consideration for the reader and the functionality.

This book is written like a workbook, it starts by giving you all the tools that you need to use to knit the stitch patterns then use them in your own projects. The first few chapters explain the short-row colorwork fabric, the chart system, ways of altering the motifs in the book and color theory. I was not left with any questions about the instructions. The next section of the book contains tutorials teaching the basics of short row knitting, the skills that are needed to complete the patterns are shown with photos. There's even a photo tutorial on knitting backwards - a huge time saver. It seems like Woolly and I have the same party trick. 

Next, I tried making a few of the stitch patterns with my new skills. The chart system was intuitive. The first swatch is the Sine Stripes pattern. The swatch in the book showed a selvedge, which I added on my swatch as well. Next, I tried making the Anemones motif. I did not add a selvedge this time, but felt confident using the lessons to shift the placement of the short rows. None of the short rows were changed,I just cast on extra stitches and practiced moving the motifs. I did not have a chance to try any of the "repeatable" stitch patterns yet which can be used in the round as well as flat. The majority of the book is spent on these adaptable stitches.

I didn't have time to try any of the projects, but noticed a good mix of different accessories. I appreciate the inclusion of multiple designers showing different perspectives and approaches to the Short-row Colorwork technique. The final chapter of the book explains different design considerations, inviting the reader to actually use the stitch dictionary portion of the text for their own applications. The properties of some of these stitches are unique and the lessons are helpful and explaining all different scenarios that may come up.

I always intended to get this book, and it definitely lived up to my expectations. It's incredibly thorough without becoming overwhelming. If you enjoy learning new things, this is a great purchase. It's currently available for  pre-order and will be available in the US on April 16th and in the UK on May 14th. More info is available on Woolly's website. And you can preorder a copy of the book on Amazon.

[curiouscatalog]

Who wants to test this vintage knitting pattern for cozy season?

From: Godey’s Lady’s Book. Philadelphia, Pa: L.A. Godey, 1840. Vol. 83, no. 494, Aug. 1871

AP2.G56

[polle-express]

Curly stimboard for 🐇🌘 Anon

1 • 2 • 3 4 •🐟• 6 7 • 8 • 9 div.

With themes of Anya

art by: currrsy

[strongbookthoughts]

Notes on Yarn Substitution Made Easy by Carol J. Sulcoski

Pretty much what it says in the title. You might think this topic doesn't call for a whole book, but you would be wrong.

Yeah, okay, so if you've been following along, I have a habit of finding books that are a few decades out of print, that call for yarns from companies that don't exist any more. And that doesn't even include things like budgets, allergies, color choices, and... idk, moon phases. Yes, the book says knitting, but the info is really about yarn. Crochet peeps can also learn from this.

So yeah, it turns out that you absolutely can write an entire book just about yarn options. I never felt like it got too technical on me, but it also did assume at least some knowledge about fibers.

There are 10 patterns in the back that use different knitting techniques (sorry, crochet peeps!). Each one also has a discussion about what aspects are most important for yarn selection that lets you apply all the info from the first parts of the book.

Oh, and there's lots of pictures, too.

[build-a-stim]

peanut butter cow (2024) with grandmacore, knitting, and cats for @lovelorncat

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edit: fixed the bottom left source

[egophiliac]

some more episode 7 stuff! Mal's UM poster is being uncooperative, so here's some dumb shit in the meantime.

I have been genuinely trying to draw his OB better, but it's hard. :( why does he hate me.

[tj-crochets]

I don't have crafting updates but I do have my new desk/workbench more than half assembled and also I got sidetracked and ordered some stickers to put on it That did not help in the assembling of the desk but is vital to my process lol

[disgruntled-lifeform]

My dumb ass just had a stunning Epiphany

I can knit with store bought acrylic yarn.

[nordsea-horizons]

little secondhand book shop for a cozy shopping street📚

[bearinarockingchair]

Nyanko Sensei

@ kymgardnerdesigns on Instagram helped me make this sweet Nyanko Sensei yarn bowl!! 🧶✨💖