(Interweave Press)I am a Pattern-a-holic,think I've mentioned that before... I collect books and patterns and leaflets and ...I have every Vogue Knitting since the start . When I know the new VK is coming I can't wait to run to the mailbox. I plan a special night to curl up and read it cover to cover then go back through it with sticky notes and make notes of what yarn to pull from the stash.
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Some issues are more fulfilling than others but I have them all and there are issues that I go back to time and again. So of course like every August I couldn't wait for the new Vogue...
Well, maybe I could have. I have been through it a few times now looking for something to say "Go get the needles" but there are only a couple of designs that I am pondering and that got my fingers itching. Overall it seems a bit recycled to me but I know I will find myself doing the seed stitch cardigan by Cathy Carron(below) and I love the return of Mittens! This is a fun issue but maybe after devouring the ecent VK editions my expectations for what should be the best issue of the year were a bit high...good but I want to be Inspired...
(Vogue Knitting)Some issues are more fulfilling than others but I have them all and there are issues that I go back to time and again. So of course like every August I couldn't wait for the new Vogue...
Well, maybe I could have. I have been through it a few times now looking for something to say "Go get the needles" but there are only a couple of designs that I am pondering and that got my fingers itching. Overall it seems a bit recycled to me but I know I will find myself doing the seed stitch cardigan by Cathy Carron(below) and I love the return of Mittens! This is a fun issue but maybe after devouring the ecent VK editions my expectations for what should be the best issue of the year were a bit high...good but I want to be Inspired...(Vogue Knitting)
...Which ia why I am so excited by this new book. Maybe my reaction to the Fall Vogue is because on the same day I received my copy of Michele Rose Orne's wonderful book aptly titled Inspired to Knit
This book stands apart from any recent book I have seen. This is a book to cherish, a joy, a book for Knitters! You know from page one that Michele loves everything about the process. She is a Knitter too and gets that not everyone knits for perfection but for passion. Her patterns are a mix of every reason we love to knit...the yarn, the design, the patterns, the joy of just sitting and watching something wonderful flow from your needles.
...Which ia why I am so excited by this new book. Maybe my reaction to the Fall Vogue is because on the same day I received my copy of Michele Rose Orne's wonderful book aptly titled Inspired to Knit This book stands apart from any recent book I have seen. This is a book to cherish, a joy, a book for Knitters! You know from page one that Michele loves everything about the process. She is a Knitter too and gets that not everyone knits for perfection but for passion. Her patterns are a mix of every reason we love to knit...the yarn, the design, the patterns, the joy of just sitting and watching something wonderful flow from your needles. There are patterns for every level and will make you want to stretch your skills and do what I love...play! Whether you love yarn or patterns or technique or just sitting and knitting, or you are like me and love it all , this is a great book to own and read and use. Some of the designs will take your breath away and keep you up at night deciding what to make first and which yarn to use and colors and...
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I adore the process and am happiest sitting on the floor surrounded by yarn designing my next project so for me this book is a treasure as Michele discusses her inspirations and thoughts behind each pattern and encourages you to play with your own ideas. I have always been such a huge fan of Michele's and was so excited that she was finally doing a book of her own. So the new Vogue got tossed aside...I absolutely love this book, the patterns of course, but the layout and care of explanation. The "story" boards of inspiration and seasonal themes are fabulous. Not sure which one to start with but my guess is the cover will be on the needles soon. Have a Manos stash so hope to have enough colors to tackle the Walk in the Woods. Thank you Michele...finally a book to make me go running for my needles! 
(Interweave Press)I adore the process and am happiest sitting on the floor surrounded by yarn designing my next project so for me this book is a treasure as Michele discusses her inspirations and thoughts behind each pattern and encourages you to play with your own ideas. I have always been such a huge fan of Michele's and was so excited that she was finally doing a book of her own. So the new Vogue got tossed aside...I absolutely love this book, the patterns of course, but the layout and care of explanation. The "story" boards of inspiration and seasonal themes are fabulous. Not sure which one to start with but my guess is the cover will be on the needles soon. Have a Manos stash so hope to have enough colors to tackle the Walk in the Woods. Thank you Michele...finally a book to make me go running for my needles! 
