tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post6112542497262803304..comments2024-03-08T01:37:39.323-05:00Comments on Getting Stitched on the Farm: Meet Elvira Woodruff - Author/Knitter, Her New Book To Knit or Not To Knit + A GiveawayKristin Nicholashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038900681076035087noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-50939315162245903782014-11-18T17:44:35.303-05:002014-11-18T17:44:35.303-05:00My favorite book is Knitting For Anarchists by Ann...My favorite book is Knitting For Anarchists by Anna Zilboorg. The perfect button hole is reason enough to buy it and the strip knitting how to is such a bonus. But really, the whole book is just a 'set you free' book - it sets you free of all those rules that new knitters get shackled with and don't know any better.<br /><br />Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17806552987162578522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-6612119530598665672014-11-17T19:39:18.905-05:002014-11-17T19:39:18.905-05:00This looks like such a fun book - thanks for shari...This looks like such a fun book - thanks for sharing.<br /><br />RobinV (on Ravelry)Robin Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13762942736068477765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-68416463529502093252014-11-17T16:05:51.988-05:002014-11-17T16:05:51.988-05:00I love Ann Buds Big Book Of Knitting. Thank you f...I love Ann Buds Big Book Of Knitting. Thank you for this offer. I am darrlaa on ravelry. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-36693242876170224842014-11-17T14:39:38.121-05:002014-11-17T14:39:38.121-05:00Oops - meant to include my email. klsamuelson@yaho...Oops - meant to include my email. klsamuelson@yahoo.comKathryn Samuelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15009668637896642503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-90981621102762175532014-11-17T14:09:14.537-05:002014-11-17T14:09:14.537-05:00I hadn't thought about a favorite book and man...I hadn't thought about a favorite book and many of those mentioned would qualify, but finally settled on the Knitter's Companion because it's a great reference when I'm stuck on something. Should I win this book, it sounds like it could easily become my favorite.<br /><br />Zowmom on ravelryJudi A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09618310997994024137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-71693059280250905162014-11-17T14:04:17.361-05:002014-11-17T14:04:17.361-05:00My favorite knitting book is Knitting Vintage Sock...My favorite knitting book is Knitting Vintage Socks by Nancy Bush. I may try other sock patterns once in a while, but I always go back to this one. The best vanilla socks plus a few fancy ones.<br /><br />Benita (basicallybenita@yahoo.com)benitahttp://www.basicallybenita.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-89301063210312808832014-11-17T13:50:17.338-05:002014-11-17T13:50:17.338-05:00I loved reading Rxtra Yarn by Mac Barnett to my gr...I loved reading Rxtra Yarn by Mac Barnett to my grandson. Barb<br />Bobakaro@gmail.comBarb Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08500254835130162751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-33474765781095793072014-11-17T08:19:25.484-05:002014-11-17T08:19:25.484-05:00Adventures in Yarn Farming because it talks about ...Adventures in Yarn Farming because it talks about what it takes to bring wool to the yarn market.Kathryn Samuelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15009668637896642503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-7632902349140433782014-11-16T18:38:52.330-05:002014-11-16T18:38:52.330-05:00My current favorite is the fairly new one by Barba... My current favorite is the fairly new one by Barbara Parry, Adventures in Yarn Farming. My family background is farming (crops in the Midwest, not sheep in New England) and I have lived in Massachusetts, where she and her husband have their farm. I love the photos and the information about how yarn goes from new lambs to something lovely on people.<br /> I also want to thank you for your lovely photos of your livestock and especially the dogs. It's been great fun watching Kate grow up.<br /><br />Best wishes, Pam (Lompocgal on Ravelry)Pam Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-54845494951714412232014-11-16T18:33:49.560-05:002014-11-16T18:33:49.560-05:00I would have to say any of the ones from Stephanie...I would have to say any of the ones from Stephanie Pearl-Mcphee. Her humor is just great! I also enjoy The Yarn Whisperer by Clara Parkes. It is so nice to have these people that we look up to in the knitting world produce a book, beyond their blog, that brings them into our living rooms...having many of the same things we deal with day in/day out. neknitsandbeadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05141834470306161402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-2188602519334915892014-11-16T17:49:31.483-05:002014-11-16T17:49:31.483-05:00My go to book for several years when I was first l...My go to book for several years when I was first learning to knit was "Knitting for Dummies". Even though I have collected a lot more knitting books since then, I still will refer to this book. I would have to say this is my favorite book.<br />wenkruger@gmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-13132263391133675922014-11-16T17:38:28.629-05:002014-11-16T17:38:28.629-05:00Not quite sure what happened. My name got posted,... Not quite sure what happened. My name got posted, but not my comments. Here's what I said:<br />My favorite knitting book is Stephanie Pearl McPhee's Knitting Rules. It's my go-to book for any knitting question.<br />The Yarn Whisperer by Clara Parkes is also a favorite. She takes everyday experiences & turns them into knitting essays. When I bought the book, I thought I'd read 1 a day. But soon found out, I couldn't stop at just 1. <br /><br />pghcathy on RavCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00709238951232605086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-56356281441093589662014-11-16T17:34:53.653-05:002014-11-16T17:34:53.653-05:00My favorite 'go to' knitting book is Steph...My favorite 'go to' knitting book is Stephanie Pearl McPhee's Knitting Rules. I always find the answer to what I'm looking for. <br />But The Yarn Whisperer by Clara Parkes is a fun knitting read. <br />She takes everyday experiences & weaves them into essays about knitting. When I bought the book I thought I'd read 1 a day. Soon found out I couldn't stop.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00709238951232605086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-55301847233714645852014-11-16T17:14:07.206-05:002014-11-16T17:14:07.206-05:00I do love to read knitting books (and buy them)! ...I do love to read knitting books (and buy them)! How can I pick a favorite? I have a very tattered Knitting Without Tears that is signed plus it was decorated by my daughters. Great reading and lots of memories in that book. I really enjoy reading about textiles, history, and people. Lately I've been enjoying the new interpretations of yoke sweaters and their history over at Kate Davis's blog. Darn, there is another book I would love to read and the patterns are interesting. Thanks for the heads up about another great sounding book. I get so many great ideas from your blog. gnlmutti@ gmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-76833055806042705142014-11-16T17:12:58.331-05:002014-11-16T17:12:58.331-05:00I'm sorry to say, I've never had a knittin...I'm sorry to say, I've never had a knitting book. I've knitted for many years and gotten my patterns mostly from the internet. If I should win this one, I'll have a favorite! :-)LesleyAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15029775769456404573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-75587781015837257952014-11-16T16:58:48.731-05:002014-11-16T16:58:48.731-05:00My favorite knitting book>>...hmmmmm....it w...My favorite knitting book>>...hmmmmm....it would have to Sweaters From Camp....all Fair Isle designs that are fabulous. And the best set of instructions for FI knitting. Mary in CincinnatiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-77286688406088794052014-11-16T11:44:23.899-05:002014-11-16T11:44:23.899-05:00I really like Alana Dakos "Botanical Knits&qu...I really like Alana Dakos "Botanical Knits" pattern book. The pictures and patterns are so beautiful and the techniques used are inspiring. I've made 3 items from the book already and am working on my first sweater for myself from it.<br />theatergrrl on ravelryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-22381026416229669282014-11-16T11:34:15.838-05:002014-11-16T11:34:15.838-05:00I have a very old old stitch guide from the 20'...I have a very old old stitch guide from the 20's that I have used to create baby blankets and scarves by finding unique patterns over the decades...now that I have found ravelry I would have to say I now use this<br /><br />FracksmomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-8446585336779602682014-11-16T11:28:58.651-05:002014-11-16T11:28:58.651-05:00does it really cost THAT much more to mail a prize...does it really cost THAT much more to mail a prize to Canada?<br />We here in Canada who follow your blog would like to be able to win a prize too.<br />I am dropping you blog from my reading list<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07351574830566930823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-26782867537804271572014-11-16T10:59:41.488-05:002014-11-16T10:59:41.488-05:00My favorite is yours: "Color by Kristin"...My favorite is yours: "Color by Kristin". Though I am more of a beginning knitter and don't have much free time, I love dreaming about all of the projects I might do in the future. Your work with color is always inspiring!Robinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-68559311002622524622014-11-16T10:11:52.703-05:002014-11-16T10:11:52.703-05:00I have many favorite knitting pattern and how-to b...I have many favorite knitting pattern and how-to books, but for my absolute favorite I choose the Beach Street Knitting Society and Yarn Club (and its sequels) by Gil McNeil. They are novels about a British woman who moves to take over her grandmother's knitting shop after her husband dies in a car crash (immediately after announcing that he wants a divorce). Anyway, the books are just so British and very funny, sweet and moving. I loved them!!!<br /><br />Lesa<br />laspin@charter.netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-44258449282216795932014-11-16T10:02:37.568-05:002014-11-16T10:02:37.568-05:00I can't say I have a favorite- but 2 of my mos...I can't say I have a favorite- but 2 of my most frequented books are The Knitting Answer Book and Knitters Companion.<br /> Once again.... Thank you for continuing to Blog<br />Wishing you another year of fond Thanksgiving MemoriesAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13662582501922933731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-66626974362621630892014-11-16T09:56:01.183-05:002014-11-16T09:56:01.183-05:00i had to really think about this, and perhaps i...i had to really think about this, and perhaps i'll disqualify myself by saying i don't have a favorite knitting book. i've amassed quite a collection of knit/crochet books over the years. they're all wonderful in their unique ways. <br /><br />the one i've had the longest and that i referred to the most as a beginner is 'stitch n bitch'. not my favorite but it has been a consistent source for me. <br /><br />thank youjenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12485308077476669837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-4759313909914419562014-11-15T23:44:54.332-05:002014-11-15T23:44:54.332-05:00I love Maggie Righetti's Knitting in Plain Eng...I love Maggie Righetti's Knitting in Plain English because of Righetti's candid irreverence and common sense approach through out. I especially love the chapter dedicated to how to "read" what a posed picture of a model wearing a sweater in a pattern magazine may be hiding. It has come in <i>very</i> handy!Kristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08829436381943936865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23619317.post-61245788863273243282014-11-15T21:52:07.393-05:002014-11-15T21:52:07.393-05:00"Knitting Rules" by Stephanie Pearl-McPh..."Knitting Rules" by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee. It is funny and I have used the sock pattern several times. I bought a copy to add to a knitting kit for a synagogue benefit auction.<br /><br />I do love my "Kristin Knits" for just looking when I want some inspiration. Some day I'll get to knit one of the sweaters with some yarn I had before I had the book, but will be perfect for it.<br /><br />Paula<br />purlplessk on RavelryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com