Quick Icelandic Knits ~ Book Review

Quick #Icelandic #Knits ~ #Book #Review

Quick Icelandic Knits

by Gunn Birgirsdottir

Publisher: Search Press

Edition: Paperback / softback

Publication: 08 January 2014

ISBN 13/EAN: 9781782210481

RRP Price: £10.99

   

If you like Icelandic Knits and you Knit then

you'll really like this book.

 

With this book you will discover the beauty of Icelandic knitting.

You'll be able to knit your own cardigans, socks, mittens, bags, slippers and much more.

 

With the book you are able to learn the basics of this knitting style 

as well as the more intricate Icelandic techniques. 

You will find everything you need to know from knitting in the round 

and felting through to shaping sweaters and knitting with beads. 

The book also provides lots of helpful tips on how to adapt traditional patterns 

to make your own unique designs. 

There are lots of colourful step-by-step photos and easy-to-follow instructions, 

this book is perfect for the beginner as well as the more advanced knitter.

 

I just couldn't believe the amount of help the book offers.

Everything from detailed instructions, clear photo's, charts & much more.

I also loved the family feel of the book and the way Gunn

helps you on your way to designing it on your own.

 

I must admit some of the styles weren't quite right

for me but I am sure with a colour and yarn change

they would look much better.

Not only is the book giving you patterns for all the family

to wrap them up warm is this chilly weather.

You are also getting patterns for accessories.

 

 

There are so many useful techniques that the book helps

you master that you are bound to find something

to help you with your knitting.

 

 

 

I know the styles might not be to everyones taste

but over all the book does offer good value for money.

You will get so much out of the book to use with

future knitting projects.

I received a free copy of the book to review. 

However all opinions expressed are my own.

Affiliate links are included on the post.

No monies were received in return for this review. 

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Snow Dream Hat Crochet Pattern ~ Free for 1 Week

Snow Dream Hat Crochet Pattern

For the next week this #crochet #pattern 

will be #FREE to purchase on Ravelry

It's snow dream I am offering it to you for free.

So what are you waiting for?

No code is needed. Just add it to your cart and it will

appear as free.

I hope you enjoy the pattern!

I must admit I got the idea from Lorene from Cre8tion Crochet who has one of her
fantastic patterns available free for a week:

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Boot Cuffs & Ear Warmers ~ Crochet Book Review

#Boot Cuffs & #Ear #Warmers ~ #Crochet #Book #Review

Boot Cuffs & Ear Warmers

Available in Book & eBook format from LeisureArts.com

I decided that the weather is so cold and wet
I would buy me a crochet book that would
make me some good looking accessories.

 

I loved the look of this book as each pattern
has a set of matching boot cuffs & ear warmers.



I am thinking of making myself a few sets
in different colours so I can match them to any outfits I am wearing.

 

The patterns are in written format and really easy to follow.
They are written in using easy or easy-plus skill levels
so that most crocheters will be able to make them.

 

Deborah Molnar has used her skills to design versatile sets
that would look good with any look.

 

I'm really looking forward to making a number of these sets.
I am very pleased I purchased the eBook and will be looking
out for more of Deborah's work.



Available in Book & eBook format from LeisureArts.com

I purchased this eBook myself and all views expressed are my own.

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What You Doing Wednesday Week 93

I hope your week is going well!

Sorry this post is slightly later than normal.

I had one of those days yesterday and decided

to give up fighting it.

It wasn't anything major I had just decided to get

some things sorted and managed to do none of them.

Hopefully today will be a bit better.

I've been making some big decisions lately.

Nothing I can talk about but I have decided

I am just going to embrace my CFS

and work with it instead of fighting it.

I am changing my rests to see if it will have a positive impact.

I have put a lot of things into place so that

I can get help if I need it.

I have some fantastic friends that will do the

school run with Little Red.

I still want to do it as much as possible

but I am going to admit more when I need help.

I feel a lot happier for making the decision.

We had a really relaxing week last week.

Hubby got some jobs done.

I love having a husband that can.

We know have a new light and fan fitted in the bathroom.

We didn't get as much done as I was hoping

but hubby needed some rest and relaxation.

I had a fantastic making weekend this weekend.

The weather was horrible so I curled up on the couch

and did some crocheting.
I do love to #Crochet when the weather isn't good.

I managed to finish them the same day so I'll 

just give you a sneak peek today :-).

I bought the Kabibe Crocheted Hat Crochet Pattern

from Croche Trend

This is what the pattern should look like:

I also bought the Hooded Cowl with Buttons

from Well-Ravelled

It should look something like this when it's finished:

Whilst I was making the hood Little Red

decided he wanted one.

He didn't want it girly so he goes

light grey with no buttons.

I decided to design it myself

as he wanted it pretty plain.

He is very excited about it and with the weather

being so wet & cold it will be perfect

for him to wear at the moment.

I haven't had chance to read much more of the

book I'm reading so you'll have to wait till next week.

I have been buying some fun things to do with

Little Red so we'll have some fun things

to show you in the coming weeks.

Don't forget to enter:

Knot So Cute Designs

10 Single #Crochet #Pattern

#Worldwide #Giveaway

Now it's your turn to share what you are doing.

It doesn't have to be crochet, anything you are making

is perfect.

Please add the pin to your post & check out a couple
of other people that are sharing their work 

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