Review: CC Mullens: The Case of The Orange Hair Ribbon

CC Mullens: The Case of The Orange Hair Ribbon by Cris Pasqueralle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book with its lively characters and plot. Story of a kid with psychic visions and how is Uncle who is a cop solve crimes. Great read and lots of action

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On The Go Backpack

On The Go Backpack

By Kathryn Doubrley

PDF, 6 pgs. $3.99. Instant download at http://www.theanswerlady.com.      

For Authentic or Nobel Knitting boards. Use yarn that will give a gauge of 3.5 stitches and 4.5 rows to the inch, with the rows of needles spaced 1 inch apart. Learn how to make a twisted cord and fairisle. A quick and fun pattern with clear easy to follow directions. Lots of photos, diagram. Make it in blue for your little boy or pink for your girl, or 

 just make for yourself for a hands free day. Find  

more great patterns from Kathryn Doubrley at

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July 2016 Stitch of the month

July 2016 Stitch of the month

THE LACY RIBS

Multiples of 5 + 2 selv.

(yon  = yarn over needle)

For sample cast on 27 (5 x 5 = 25 + 2 = 27)

Row 1: P 2, * yon, K 2 tog. through the back loops, K 1, P 2 *,

Row 2: K 2, * yon, K 2 tog. through the back loops, P 1, K 2 *.

Row 3: Rep. from row 1.  

I love this stitch!!!!

Warm Hands Workbook

Warm Hands Workbook  

by Kathryn Doubrley.

PDF, 30 pgs. $ 20.00. Instant download at http://www.theanswerlady.com.

For all machines, including the hobby and Passap.  Gloves, mittens and fingerless gloves, 13 patterns in many sizes and styles.  Also for punch card machines.  Ribber required for 2 designs, but with so many beautiful patterns, you will find something you want to make. Uses sock to worsted weight yarns, even eyelash for trims. Some are so simple, they would be great for beginners with easy to follow directions.  Lots of color photos, tips, passap notes, and diagrams.  If you need help with techniques, here is the video link http://www.theanswerlady.com.       

Nifty Patterns for Knifty Knitters

Nifty Patterns for Knifty Knitters 

by Kathryn Doubrley.

PDF, 89 pgs. $ 20.00. Instant download at http://www.theanswerlady.com.   

Make good use of your Nifty Knitter with more than 27 patterns. So many beautiful patterns in this book, bags, capes, socks, scarves, fisherman jacket, footwear, dolls, purse, ponchos, lots of baby clothes and more. Learn new skills like short rowing, cables, felting, sideways and 2 color knitting. Lots of detail on each pattern with easy to follow directions. Charts, color photos, and more.  If you need help with techniques, here is the video link http://www.theanswerlady.com.       

Review: Cross Fire

Cross Fire by James Patterson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

As always, great book, great characters, great action and a surprise ending by a great author.

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DesignaKnit 8 Color Palette Work Book.

DesignaKnit 8 Color Palette Work Book.

by Michael Becker

 $19.95. 26 pgs. This book teaches you how to use the color palette on the DesignaKnit 8 program. For use with any machine, even the Passap knitting machine.  Michael explains what the icons and symbols are and how to use them with very clear detailed step by step instructions.  The work book sections helps you learn as you go. The book even has a detail section on the cable organizer within the program, and it too has a cable work shop to help you learn.  Lots of photos and diagrams. All three DesignaKnit 8 work books will help you get knitting in no time.

http://www.dknits.com (812-926-2970)