I've been foraging library shelves and catalogs for all books knitting. Focus is on baby knits and knitting literature (history, biographies of artists, evolution of style etc).
1. Knitting in America / Melanie D. Falick ; photography by Chris Hartlove.
- Read this to learn about the various American women in professional knitting and their lives. Includes Barbara Walker - I'd buy an entire book on her, if one were available.
2. Paintbox knits : more than 30 designs for kids / Mary H. Bonnette and Jo Lynne Murchland.
The sweetest patterns are in here. I've put this on my wishlist.
3. Simple knits for cherished babies / Erika Knight.
A tiny new-born wrap jumped out of this book. For the rest of it, it is what it claims - simple. And too boring for my taste.
4. Beautiful things to make for baby : knitting, sewing, crochet, embroidery.
Practical knitting, sewing, crochet items you can create. I loved this one as it's focussed more on the baby rather than the craft you're using to making something with.
5. New baby knits / Debbie Bliss.
Beautiful knits.
Hope to be busy making new-born wearables to gift my friends. Brimming with ideas, what with all the patterns I'm practically swimming in! There's also the classic surprise baby jacket that I've unvented and written a script for. Exciting times ahead.
2 comments:
Nice to see you back in blogland! Are you going to the knitting show next month in Oakland? I want to go but can only go on Sunday, I think.
Hello again! These books all sound interesting, but none of my friends have babies I can knit for. Ah well. Might try to get my hands on the first one.
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