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

Available direct from Martingale.

    

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.

Available direct from Martingale.

    

I received this book to review.

However all opinions expressed are my own.

Affiliate links are included on the post.

No monies were exchanged.

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What You Doing Wednesday Week 209

How is your week going?

Things have been quite quiet here.

Red Monster is being bullied in school again

so we are trying to get that sorted.

We are trying to teach him not to react

but it's difficult.

We have been taking some muddy walks

this week.

There is soo much mud!

We could do with a bit of sunshine but it

seems to be hiding at the moment.

My shawl is coming along nicely!

"The Age of Brass and Steam Kerchief"

using

 #Araucania #Ranco # yarn.

I can't believe how much of my blanket I have made.

 Solid Granny Square Blanket

using the blanket pack from Wool Warehouse.

The pack is called

"Little Tin Bird Bright Rainbow Pack"

with

#Stylecraft Special DK

I have also been making a few simple

thank you cards.

I will have some pictures of the finished cards

for you on Friday.

I hope you are all having a good week!

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What You Doing Wednesday Week 208

Wow 2017!

The start of the year has been slightly delayed.

I caught this horrible chest infection that

everyone seems to be going down with.

This meant an out of hours visit from the Dr

and being placed straight on antibiotics & steroids.

If there had been beds at the hospital I would of

been in hospital as well but there weren't any

so I got to stay at home.

I had the highest temperature I have ever had in my life

and my oxygen levels went down to 93%.

It wasn't nice but luckily I am on the road to recovery.

I didn't make any new years resolutions this year.

I decided to just go with the flow.

This year is going to be big enough as it is.

Later on in the year we are going to South Africa.

I haven't been back since I left when I was five.

We are going to Cape Town first to visit my

mother-in-law in her holiday home over there.

Then it's over to Cape Town to visit my relatives.

We are soo excited and nervous.

It's weird I was born in South Africa and at the same

time my husband and his family moved out there.

They came back about the same time we did as well.

There are other things changing but I can't tell

you about them yet.

Once I have the all clear I will spill the beans.

It's very exciting.

Red Monster is in his final year at junior school.

He is waiting to find out which High School he will

be going to.

We find out the end of March.

He is nervous and excited about the next stage

in his life coming.

Christmas was fantastic.

It was so family orientated but relaxing as well.

On Christmas day my mum and dad came to our house

for dinner.

This was the first time my mum hadn't cooked in

over 40 years.

She loved being able to enjoy the day rather than

rushing round and getting everything cooked etc.

Then they took Red Monster with them

and went to visit my brother and his family.

Red Monster stayed at theirs and then we picked

him up the next day before going and visiting

his Nana and husband for lunch.

As I have been ill I have been resting a lot

and spending the time making.

I am making a Solid Granny Square Blanket

using the blanket pack from Wool Warehouse

The pack is called

"Little Tin Bird Bright Rainbow Pack"

with

#Stylecraft Special DK

Aren't the colours beautiful!

I have also started knitted the

"The Age of Brass and Steam Kerchief"

It's a nice relaxing knit.

Whilst doing all this relaxing I have been

watching some boxsets.

I have watched Lewis series 1-7 so far.

A Place to Call Home.

Conviction.

I have just started to be able to go out

for a short walk again.

Not far but it gets the dogs out.

It wasn't a very nice day and the weather

seems to be getting worse and worse everyday.

It looks like we might have snow tomorrow.

Red Monster is super excited.

Anyway I better go and get Red Monster

out of his bed and ready for school.

I will post again on Friday and show

you the Tea Cozies I crocheted for my mum.

I hope you are all well and I look forward

to sharing you more patterns and reviews

with you this year.

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Shawls You'll Love ~ Leisure Arts ~ Book Review

Shawls You'll Love

ISBN: 9781464746215

Publisher: Leisure Arts

Publication Date: 11 Mar 2016

RRP: $12.99

Available direct from Leisure Arts.

   

I love crocheting shawls so I was so excited when

I saw this book.

It is jam packed with thirteen different shawls.

 

All of the shawls are of an easy level

so most crocheters will be able to make them.

All of the patterns use Vanna's Choice

but you can replace with a similar weight yarn

to create each of the shawls.

All of the patterns are in written format

and are easy to follow.

Don't worry if there are some stitches

that you aren't sure of as Leisure Arts

have online videos.

 

Each of the designs use a different mix

of different stitches to create different designs.

Each of the shawls have their own unique look.

 

I love making shawls as gifts for family and friends

and this book offers me a fantastic mix

of thirteen different designs

to take my pick from.

 

If you love to crochet and you love

crocheting shawls then you are sure

to love this book.

 

Available direct from Leisure Arts.

   

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