Knitting in the Aisles
It’s in this aisle that you will find the books about fiber arts of all stripes. So often some topic comes up in the group discussion that just calls for a dip into a book or two – and Room 1 and aisle 9 are so far apart!
This is where Vogue Knitting lives – one of the classic knitting references. If you have a question or are just looking for ideas, it’s a great place to start.
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And a lot of pattern books. There are books for knitting and/or crocheting socks and shawls and sweaters and home goods – you name it and there are books for it.
I get a big kick out of the specialized ones. You probably know a kid who would love something from Knitting Magic or have a friend who might be tickled by something from Outlander Knitting.
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With the books in this aisle – as in our Friday group – it’s not JUST knitting. For instance, the conversation last week rolled around to needle felting. If we had been meeting in aisle 9 we could have turned to Woolbuddies.
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Some of the members of the group also do quilting, and my favorite quilting title of all time is Flossie Teacakes’ Guide to English Paper Piecing. I don’t quilt, but I love seeing this book on the shelf!
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We have a lot of crocheters in the group. I don’t crochet at the moment, but I am going to learn – soon. I can hear the group snickering, I have been saying this for a while now.
I might start with Crochet Step by Step - it’s currently making an appearance in the New Book section, but it will come home to aisle 9 soon enough!
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Be sure to browse the New Book section regularly – all the good stuff starts out there.
Find this in the new book section today: Empowered Embroidery.
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And Sutton Foster’s Hooked: How Crafting Saved My Life.
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Sometimes people bring in a hand sewing project or some mending – we have books for that too. Mending Matters lives in aisle 7 – what can I say? – we get around!
Lots of good stuff in aisle 7 – the signs are: Pets, Cook Books & Home Improvement.
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Some of the projects are too bulky to bring in on a Friday - lugging a sewing machine around is a bit much – but if you can throw your project in a tote bag, please join us!
We will be meeting in Room 1 – aisle 9 would be very crowded and there aren’t any chairs – but maybe we’ll take a field trip one of these days!
Some other interesting titles:
Needle-felted Animals: 35 Furry Friends to Create by Mia Underwood
"Using needle-felting techniques, Mia Underwood shows you the easy way to craft 35 adorable creatures from scratch. The felted friends can be given as toys to your children, as gifts to friends, or simply used to adorn your home. Many can easily be made into attractive brooches or ornaments. Start your needle-felting journey with 'Into the wild' where you will find gorgeous projects like the Lord lion, or the handsome Zebra."
200 Knitted Blocks: Traditional and Contemporary Designs to Mix and Match by Jan Eaton
"Create gorgeous afghans and more with this amazing choice of 200 knitted block patterns to mix and match. This invaluable knitting block library will be used time and time again from simple baby blankets to stylish throws in your home."
"Perfect your skills with more than 100 fully illustrated step-by-step techniques, from basic chain stitches to delicate openwork. Practice as you learn with a series of accompanying projects designed for a ranges of abilities, including amigurumi and toy designs, blankets and pillows, and clothing for children and adults."
Mini Amigurumi Animals: 26 Tiny Creatures to Crochet by Sarah Abbondio
"Delight your friends and family with these wonderfully cute tiny crocheted animals! Great for using up small amounts of yarn in your stash, there are 26 projects to choose from - and all you need is a crochet hook and some yarn. Make a pet such as a dog, cat or rabbit; go for a farmyard animal such as a pig, cow or horse; or explore the wild side and make a tiger, lion, elephant or monkey."
Easy Knits for Beautiful Yarns: 21 Shawls, Hats, Sweaters & More Designed to Showcase Special Yarns by Toby Roxane Barna
"Gorgeous yarns abound for the knitter, but sometimes the color variations can make it difficult to find patterns that allow the yarn to shine. With this in mind, Toby Roxane Barna designed all of the pieces in this book--hats, shawls, mittens, sweaters, and more--to let the yarn be the main feature"
KIY (Knit-It-Yourself): 15 Modern Sweater Designs to Stitch and Wear by Emma Wright
"Sweaters are a fashion staple. Versatile, cozy and often the item you treasure and never tire of, they can be worn all-year round, under a coat in the winter or as an extra layer on a chilly night during the summer."
— Meg Baker, West Windsor Branch
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