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In the endless stream of knitting books that continue to show up on bookstore shelves in an attempt to keep up with the ever-increasing number of new knitters, there are a few books that stand out. They’re the books that are both beautiful and functional—the ones that inspire knitters of all levels of experience. Weekend Knitting is one of those inspiring books. It has a variety of unique patterns that range in levels of difficulty. Some of the patterns in the book are for more skilled knitters, but they’ll inspire less advanced knitters to improve their skills—and learn new ones. And others are just right for beginners—without being the same old beginners’ patterns.
I love the variety of the patterns in this book—from adorable baby sweaters to soft, cozy blankets and everything in between. There are hats and fingerless mittens and market bags and seat cushions and felted pouches made of leftover yarn. And in this whole collection, there are only a few odd-ball patterns—the ones that I’d never make (that would be the Turtleneck Egg Cozies).
Not only is this book full of great patterns, but it’s also pretty to look at and fun to read. It’s filled with colorful pictures that make it more than just a plain old pattern book—it’s also a great coffee table book. As if the patterns and the pictures weren’t enough, Weekend Knitting is also packed with stories and quotes and suggestions for having a relaxing weekend with your needles. You’ll find recipes for butter cookies and hot chocolate, a list of movies and books for knitters, and even instructions for giving yourself a hand massage to soothe your knitting muscles.
Whether you’ve been knitting all your life or you’re just getting the hang of it, Weekend Knitting is a great book that’s sure to inspire many a knitting weekend.
Kristin Dreyer Kramer has been writing in some form or another (usually when she was supposed to be doing something else) since the ripe old age of ten—when she, her cousin, and their two Cabbage Patch Dolls formed the Poo Authors’ Club. After a short career in advertising, Kristin got sick of always saying nice things about stuff that didn’t deserve it—so now she spends her days criticizing things, and she’s much happier for it.
Since creating NightsAndWeekends.com in February of 2002, Kristin has spent her life surrounded by piles and piles of books and movies—so many that her office has become a kind of entertainment obstacle course.
As if her writing and editing responsibilities for N&W.com weren’t enough to keep her out of trouble, Kristin also hosts a number of weekly radio shows: Reel Discovery, Shelf Discovery, and On the Marquee. She’s also a proud member of the Broadcast Film Critics Association (CriticsChoice.com), the Central Ohio Film Critics Association (COFCA.org), the Online Film Critics Society (OFCS.org), and the Women Film Critics Circle (WFCC.Wordpress.com).
Kristin lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband, Paul, and their daughter, Anna. She welcomes questions, comments, and fan mail at kdk@nightsandweekends.com.
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Kristin Dreyer Kramer has been writing in some form or another (usually when she was supposed to be doing something else) since the ripe old age of ten—when she, her cousin, and their two Cabbage Patch Dolls formed the Poo Authors’ Club. After a short career in advertising, Kristin got sick of always saying nice things about stuff that didn’t deserve it—so now she spends her days criticizing things, and she’s much happier for it.
Since creating NightsAndWeekends.com in February of 2002, Kristin has spent her life surrounded by piles and piles of books and movies—so many that her office has become a kind of entertainment obstacle course.
As if her writing and editing responsibilities for N&W.com weren’t enough to keep her out of trouble, Kristin also hosts a number of weekly radio shows: Reel Discovery, Shelf Discovery, and On the Marquee. She’s also a proud member of the Broadcast Film Critics Association (CriticsChoice.com), the Central Ohio Film Critics Association (COFCA.org), the Online Film Critics Society (OFCS.org), and the Women Film Critics Circle (WFCC.Wordpress.com).
Kristin lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband, Paul, and their daughter, Anna. She welcomes questions, comments, and fan mail at kdk@nightsandweekends.com.
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