Stunning Stitches ~ Martingale ~ Book Review

Stunning Stitches

by Jen Lucas

ISBN: 978-1604688238

Publisher: Martingale

Publication Date: May 23, 2017

Photographer: Brent Kane

RRP: $24.99

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This book is a fantastic addition to 

any knitters library.

Jen uses 7 sets of stitch designs

and uses them to create different garments.

This means you can make beautiful projects

that match and can be worn together.

It also means that you can enjoy the stitch patterns

for longer and make multitude of items.

 

I personally find this idea wonderful.

I often feel just as I am getting used to a design

the project is finished.

This way I can enjoy it for much longer and make

even more beautiful items that match.

Each of the patterns are broken down into sections:

Skill Level & Size etc.

Instructions (this gives you the general instructions of the

pattern i.e. set-up row)

Finishing

Written instructions for the chart

Chart

The patterns vary in difficulty from easy to experienced.

There are so many beautiful designs in this book.

It would make a fantastic gift for anyone you know

who likes to knit.

I love how she has used some lace designs in full

on a shawl and then added it to the edge of a cowl.

Each of the items can be made individually

or you can make the set.

The projects would make beautiful gifts for

family and friends.

Amazing designs that I am sure you'll want to knit.

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However all opinions expressed are my own.

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Knit Beanies - Easy to Make, Fun to Wear ~ Martingale ~ Book Review

Knit Beanies

Easy to Make, Fun to Wear

Compiled by Karen M. Burns

ISBN: 9781604687200

Publisher: Martingale

Publication Date: June 14th, 2016

RRP: $19.99

Photographer: Brent Kane

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I love knitting hats and this

book has filled my imagination

with some amazing beanies to make.

There are five main sections of hat:

Babies & Kids

Sock Yarn

Worsted/Aran Yarn

Bulky

Colorwork

The projects are varied and cover

everyone from babies, kids, women & men.

They are also for all different types of level

on knitter.

Even a beginner can make some of the hats

in the book.

The book even gives you links

to help on the GMC website

which can help you to learn the different stitches.

The babies and kids hats are really fun

and interesting.

I love the whale hat, it just makes you smile.

Not only can you make it for newborn, baby & toddler,

you can also make it for children and adults.

The designs are really interesting, fun and

have so many different looks.

I love the fact that you can choose

a practical hat or a fun hat to make.

This book really has an amazing array of hats.

All the patterns are in written format

and some do include some charts.

The varying levels that the hats are in

really does mean anyone can make

a hat from this book.

The hats also vary from slouchy to fitting beanies.

They vary in colour, size and design.

I would highly recommend this book!

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Slip-Stitch Knits~ Martingale ~ Book Review

Slip-Stitch Knits

by Sheryl Thies

ISBN: 9781604685404

Publisher: Martingale

Publication Date: June 9th, 2015

RRP: $18.99

Photographer: Brent Kane

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It's amazing what you can create

with colour and beautiful stitches.

Sheryl has brought together the slip-stitch

technique to make the most amazing projects.

The colour that makes each of the designs pop.

There are many different patterns for

you to choose from.

They are split into sections of the garment

to make.

Scarves, Cowls & Shawls.

There are twelve pattern accessories to make.

Each of them has it's own unique design

using different colours to create and amazing mix.

The amazing designs are created using

the easy to learn slip stitch.

In a matter of minutes you can learn the

technique and be off on your journey

to create some amazing projects.

With each project you get a close up

of the stitch so that you can see the

amazing design you are going to create.

The patterns are nice and practical

yet look impressive.

If you haven't tried slip-stitch knitting,

I would really give it a go

and try out the designs in the book. 

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Honk Beep Vroom ~ Martingale ~ Book Review

Honk Beep Vroom

by Cathy Smith

ISBN: 9781604685138

Publisher: Martingale

Publication Date: June 9th, 2015

Photographer: Brent Kane

RRP: $18.99

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What could be more fun than

making cars for children.

The brilliant thing about these patterns

is they actually move.

Yes you read that right, they actually move!

Cathy teaches you her techniques

to include an axle so each of the vehicles can move.

There are different vehicles to choose from

or why not make the whole set.

They are designed so you can play

with all of the designs together.

You get eight different vehicles to crochet;

Police Car

Taxicab

Ambulance

Convertible

Dump Truck

VW Beetle

School Bus

Fire Truck

Each of stuffed designs are made

following written patterns.

There are close up pictures of different

parts of each vehicle, to help you

create your own.

Each of the designs are super fun

and what child wouldn't love to

receive a beautiful and fun

vehicle to play with.

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I received this book to review.

However all opinions expressed are my own.

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