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Brave New Knits: 26 Projects and Personalities from the Knitting Blogosphere
Brave New Knits is the first book to celebrate the convergence of traditional hand-knitting and modern technology. The Internet has made it possible for the knitting community to connect through photos, pattern-sharing, and blogs that document the knitting projects and passions of dozens of designers and enthusiasts. With a Foreword written by Jessica Marshall Forbes, co-f...more
Paperback, 256 pages
Published
August 31st 2010
by Rodale Books
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Chronicles the convergence of knitting, blogging and online social networking. 26 personalities prominent in the knitting blogosphere are showcased. Each has contributed an original pattern, with the finished object beautifully photographed.
The good: Each of these designer/bloggers has a compelling personal story. The biographies are well-done and very inspirational. There is a wide range of lovely patterns, with 13 garments (sweaters/jackets/camisoles) and 13 accessories (socks/scarfs/shawl/gl...more
The good: Each of these designer/bloggers has a compelling personal story. The biographies are well-done and very inspirational. There is a wide range of lovely patterns, with 13 garments (sweaters/jackets/camisoles) and 13 accessories (socks/scarfs/shawl/gl...more
With a foreword from Jessica, one of the co-owners of the "facebook for knitters" site ravelry.com, I jumped at the chance to get a copy of this book to review from netgalley.com. While the galley was very rough (there were notes back & forth in between the actual text, and I had a few dozen pages of garbage to skip through), the true light of the book shown through. Different designers shared a project, something that was suggestive of the designer's usual style.
The book comes with 26 patt...more
The book comes with 26 patt...more
To my surprise, my local public library acquired this book! (Their craft book budget has plummeted to nearly nothing over the past couple of years.) I made sure to check it out right away, and then renew it, to communicate interest. (And because I wasn't done with it yet...)
This book features 26 short essays about prominent knit bloggers, as well as a pattern from each. I quite enjoyed reading the pieces. Some were about knitters I know a lot about (Anne Hanson, Clara Parkes) and others were new...more
This book features 26 short essays about prominent knit bloggers, as well as a pattern from each. I quite enjoyed reading the pieces. Some were about knitters I know a lot about (Anne Hanson, Clara Parkes) and others were new...more
Lots of projects I'd love to knit - this would be a great gift, but I'm glad the library has a copy too.
The ones I'd like to do:
Milk maiden pullover
Global cable coat
Silke jacket
Delysia camisole
Origami shrug
Woodsmoke scarf--I think I may want to do this one soon
Chutes and ladders socks (designed by a mom with young kids-cute name)
Hydrangea neckwear
Lenina cap
Foxgloves - would make great gifts and they seem to be a fast knit
Helix socks
Lubov scarf
There are others too, but I'd have to see if I could...more
The ones I'd like to do:
Milk maiden pullover
Global cable coat
Silke jacket
Delysia camisole
Origami shrug
Woodsmoke scarf--I think I may want to do this one soon
Chutes and ladders socks (designed by a mom with young kids-cute name)
Hydrangea neckwear
Lenina cap
Foxgloves - would make great gifts and they seem to be a fast knit
Helix socks
Lubov scarf
There are others too, but I'd have to see if I could...more
A great collection featuring knitbloggers - with a profile and a pattern apiece. Stephanie Japel, Shannon Okey, Jordana Paige, Melissa Wehrle, Wendy Bernard, Kat Coyle, Norah Gaughan, and other knitters who got a start (and/or a boost) from cyberspace.
I found a must-have/must-knit project - I almost drooled on the book when I saw Melissa Wehrle's Origami Shrug pattern. I. Must. Have. It. Note to self: go to the Knitting Shoppe when you're mostly done with Alexis's Xmas Stocking (otherwise Alexis...more
I found a must-have/must-knit project - I almost drooled on the book when I saw Melissa Wehrle's Origami Shrug pattern. I. Must. Have. It. Note to self: go to the Knitting Shoppe when you're mostly done with Alexis's Xmas Stocking (otherwise Alexis...more
Brave New Knits: 26 projects and personalities from the knitting blogosphere by Julie Turjoman is the book to read if you need knitting inspiration. Each chapter introduces a knit designer, who is also a knitting blogger, and one design they created. The interviews with the designers let the reader feel as if they too were sitting in the room enjoying a conversation about starting a knitting business. It is interesting to set the book aside and go to Julie Turjoman's Ravelry.com to see what the...more
I like to collect patterns about as much as I like to collect pretty yarns, pretty beads, pretty paper, well pretty anything really, so I couldn't believe my luck when Rodale Books offered the digital version of Brave New Knits through NetGalley for reviewers. I'm thinking "teehee, it's sooo good to do reviews! Yum, yum, another good treat." More on that later.
The Brave part of the title is that it has a short bio on several of www.Ravelry.com's pioneers and then an original pattern from each de...more
The Brave part of the title is that it has a short bio on several of www.Ravelry.com's pioneers and then an original pattern from each de...more
"26 projects and personalities from the knitting blogosphere" pretty much sums up what this book is all about. Lots of the personalities have connections to Ravelry. I borrowed the book from my boss for a quick look and really liked the book. My library doesn't have a copy so I can't borrow it for a more in-depth review.
* I didn't read the personality parts of the book. They look like they might be interesting enough, but these are usually the parts that I skim through in knitting books. I don't...more
* I didn't read the personality parts of the book. They look like they might be interesting enough, but these are usually the parts that I skim through in knitting books. I don't...more
The only project that really caught my eye was Ysolda's contribution, the "Orchid Thief" shawl. Can't wait to make that! Also intrigued by a pretty blue camisole, but there are similar patterns in other books.
The bios that precede each pattern are a little repetitive after a while, and I skimmed over most of them.
As with any knitting book, make sure to double-check the website before beginning a project - there was a problem with the chart for the shawl.
The bios that precede each pattern are a little repetitive after a while, and I skimmed over most of them.
As with any knitting book, make sure to double-check the website before beginning a project - there was a problem with the chart for the shawl.
I bought the Kindle version of this book because I was mainly interested in the designer bios more so than the patterns. It's a really nice collection, and I enjoyed reading about how each of the individuals featured came to be knit designers. I can think of enough other popular knit bloggers that would make a wonderful "Volume 2" for this. Interestingly, but not all together unexpectedly, almost every bio sang the praises of Ravelry as being instrumental to their successes. In that way, the boo...more
Awesome concept--a book of biographies and patterns by knitting bloggers. Made me a little jealous of all these amazing designers and their successes, but I know it's because they are gifted and because they work really hard. I am a huge fan of them all and have knit many of their designs. Knowing their stories makes knitting their patterns even more interesting and fun. The patterns in this book are wonderful and I wish I could knit them all.
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Patterns from knitting bloggers. This is a good book, but like anything internet related, it's dated quickly. There is a new generation of knitting bloggers, and while this group is still around, teaching and blogging - there is a whole new generation which is not included in this book. Maybe a II book should be compiled. But really, why publish this book in print. The fans of these designers are mostly Internet oriented knitters. Just issue an e-book for Vol. II and III! There are two sweaters...more
I seriously enjoyed this book. There are amazing articles about many of the top online designers, and everything is so current it feels like a blog rather than a book! Shannon Okey's Silke Jacket is such a nice use of cables. Chrissy Gardiner's Chutes and Ladders socks are nice mix of techniques. Wooly Wormhead's Lenina Hat has such a nice pattern. Ysolda Teague's The Orchard Thief Shawlette is reminiscent of the haruni I made this summer. I hope Julie Turjoman writes a sequel in the near future...more
I am so in with some of the patterns in this book, especially the origami shrug (although the suggested yarn would cost me over $100, sigh). The longer bios of the designers are really interesting. It's sort of a whose who of the big names in contemporary design.
I liked being introduced to new designers, learning more about the ones I already knew, and exploring the impact that the Internet has had on knitting. Not many of the patterns are up my alley, but I think most of the designers probably are.
Nice patterns, and articles about each blogger. I'm familiar with most of the blogs, but not all, so this provides some new reading material as well as new projects!
Some great patterns and an interesting look at some knitting personalities.
Favourites are: the Helix and Sockstravaganza socks, the Woodsmoke scarf and the Origami shrug.
Favourites are: the Helix and Sockstravaganza socks, the Woodsmoke scarf and the Origami shrug.
This book has wonderful patterns, but is a bit advanced for me at this point. Perhaps when I've gotten better at knitting I'll find this book again.
This is my new favorite knitting book. I really enjoyed the profiles of each blogger/designer and the patterns are outstanding! I borrowed this from the library but I'm going to buy a copy for my personal library.
There are some amazing projects from big-name designers here. This book exceeded my expectations. I think it's because of the use of "blogosphere" in the subtitle. Editors, get rid of "blogosphere." Who says that?
Some nice patterns, but why I really picked it up, and kept reading, were the bloggers' stories.
Fascinated by the Origami Shrug on page 117. Thinking of making the Woodsmoke Scarf on page 148.
Based solely on the patterns, I regret buying this book. There is not a single thing in here I want to knit. yuck-o!
Feb 02, 2012
thistle
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Another from the public library, borrowed specifically to see knitgrrl's Silke cardigan.
I love that this was a compilation of blogger patterns! So much fun. Lots of stuff in here I'd never make or wear, though, but it was great to see everyone's submissions and to read about them.
Besides some great patterns, the stories about designers was very interesting. The book nudged me into joining Ravelry finally. A knitter's dream!
It was beautifully photographed and had some great info on the new designers. There wasn't much that I wanted to knit, but that's mostly because with my 5 month old around I've given up on having time to make adult garments for a while.
Fun book with great patterns and profiles of bloggers/designers.
Really enjoyed the stories of the bloggers/designers.
Several things I am interested in.
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