Review: Crochet: 20 Most Eye Catching Crochet Stitches

Crochet: 20 Most Eye Catching Crochet Stitches by Quinn Hale
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have been crocheting now for over 50 years and this book surprised me with a couple of stitches I have never seen before. The spike stitch and the almond stitch.

Nice book. Good to keep in your kindle for a short quick stitch to learn.

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Wanderlust Cables Lace Spring Cardigan for Loom Knitters

 Wanderlust Cables Lace Spring Cardigan for Loom Knitters

by Kathryn Doubrley   

$3.99. 6 pages.  Instant download from http://www.theanswerlady.com. For a Kiss regular or small gauge loom, an All-in-One, Noble loom or one with enough pegs to match gauge.  A very pretty sweater made with cables in the ribbing, up the front of each side and across the top of back, finished bust size 37, 46, 54.  Made with Red Heart yarn or worsted weight yarn #4.  Learn new techniques long tail cast on, and cables. A very easy to follow pattern with charts, photos, and diagrams. Look for more loom patterns on her website. 

Knitting and Sew On

 Knitting and Sew On 
by Kathryn Doubrley 

$16.00 instant download. 44 pages. How to use the sewing machine to finish knitted tops. Booklet covers hems, armhole finishing,  necklines, embellishments, seam,  darts, sweater fronts, button holes, linings, choosing the right settings, feet.  Lots of pictures, diagrams, how to copy your favorite blouse pattern. You could get things from a thrift shop and remake them.  http://www.theanswerlady.com

Hats with Character

Hats with Character by Kathryn Doubrley

 $12.99 instant download, 23 pages. For the standard, Passap, mid-gauge or bulky knitting machines. With this  pattern collection, you will find some of the cutest hats ever. From a Lion to a Penguin, even an elephant, (the pig is my favorite), you’ll find something for everyone, or knit them for charity. Patterns are great for beginners with a single bed machine or use a ribber.  Hats are sized from 14 to 22 inches, newborn to LX adults. Charts, pictures, and easy to read and follow instructions make this pattern collect a fun one to do. I think for the animal eyes I would hunt around for sew on eyes, saver for babies.    http://www.theanswerlady.com  

The No Sew Teddy Bear Quillow

The No Sew Teddy Bear Quillow  
by Sandy Lightfoot

RN 005 15 pgs, $7.50, email her for details sandy@sandylightfoot.com or  instant download at 

http://www.sandylightfoot.com/oldsite.html . For the Bulky or Mid gauge punch card or electronic machine. No Ribber required. A fun afghan and pillow in one, the blanket part folds up into the pillow, and it’s in every one’s favorite, a Teddy Bear! Learn new techniques and it’s a great pattern for beginners.   Sandy tells you step by step with very clear directions on how to complete this wonderful pattern, and you will want to make several for your children or grandkids. Or use on a standard machine and make it for a new born. Diagrams, photos,   Great book from Sandy, must have for you knitting library.

Baby Boutique

Baby Boutique  
by Kathryn Doubrley, 

32 pages. $20 instant download at http://www.theanswerlady.com.

For standard, Passap, mid gauge or bulky knitting machine. Ribber required on some patterns, but you can use a mock hem or make the piece flat and sew it together. These are some of the cutest patterns, from bags, sun suits, blankets, vest, dress, cardigan and more. With the basic sweater alone you can make many sweaters just by changing the color, finish or add ribbing or a mock hem.  Sized for 20, 22, 24 niches. Baby knitting notes to help you find the gauge, knitting safety for baby. 11 different patterns to choose from. Color Photos, diagrams, easy to follow directions.    

Totally Tubular Collection

Totally Tubular Collection  
by Kathryn Doubrley

$20.00  Instant download. 43 pages.  For the circular sock machine. 8 fun patterns including hats, scarves, several different kind of bags, footwear, toys (even a flip over doll), ear muffs and even a quilt, using such yarn as fun fur and different weight of wool. Notes on felting. Easy to follow directions.  Another must have for you knitting library. Lots of pictures to help you work the patterns. http://www.theanswerlady.com