I made the photo above-not the cover-and the photography in the book is NOT by me- but nice and colorful! |
Laura McFadden's crafty book Knitless: 50 N0-Knit , Stash-Busting Yarn Projects is full of ideas for us. Some projects are quickies, some take time and concentration. She is an experienced crafter in many media, so she brings in paper arts, jewelry, embroidery, coil and coin rugs, macrame--and more that mix it up. Nary a knit or crochet pattern in here. Perfect opportunity to stretch your craft muscles a little while using up yarn that is lying fallow.
photos courtesy of Running Press, from Knitless |
Other projects are more "Make and Take"--detailed instructions to make a specific item, complete with templates for re-creating the piece, exactly. This kind of crafting isn't my jam, but it has huge appeal for those who want to try a new craft successfully, and when you want a project you can claim as done by the end of the day. Coming off of making a book with 28 projects in it, all knitting, I tip my hat to the author for putting together fifty projects with clear instructions and photos.
No Knit Quick Scarf photo courtesy of Running Press, Knitless |
String Art Lamp photo courtesy of Running Press, Knitless |
GIVEAWAY ! Want a copy of Knitless: 50 No-Knit, Stash Busting Yarn Projects by Laura McFadden? Leave a comment below, by midnight September 20, 2015.
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This book was sent to me by Running Press, the publisher. The above review (unless you just skipped to the giveaway and if so--shame on you) is my unbiased opinion. If I didn't like it, you wouldn't be reading about it.
The blog tour for the book continues , here's the run down:
9/15
Pretty Things
9/18
Knit and Nosh
9/20
ZakkaLife
9/21
Lorelei’s Blog
9/22
CraftGossip Knitting
9/23
Wendy Knits
9/24
Cut Out + Keep
9/25
Think Crafts!
9/26
Our Daily Craft
9/28
Delia Creates
The book sounds like a lot of fun. The string lamp really caught my eye and how I know they were popular in the 70's they still look rather modern to me.
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I would love this book! Anna dot Wukich at gmail
ReplyDeleteSuch an awesome idea for a book. Id love to use some of these ideas for a monthly volunteer event we have at the youth shelter. We've been trying to teach them crochet but it's hard to do in one lesson.
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Woot! Right up my alley... My stash awaits!
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE this book!! marcyssilver@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteWonderful review!
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What a fun and fabulous book - a great reason to stash dive!
ReplyDeleteI don't have a stash, I have a SABLE. Stash Acquired Beyond Life Expectancy. Sheilanan at me dot com
ReplyDeleteI think my sister needs this book so I can open the office closet without feat of being smothered by yarn. Oh wait....Rhinebeck is coming up. I'm doomed!
ReplyDeleteLooks like fun -- I don't want to outlive my stash :-)
ReplyDeleteThat book looks really fun! I do like that string lamp, and the scarf looks pretty cool. margoburton AT gmail DOT com
ReplyDeleteChild of the 70s that I am you had me at that lamp and the macrame. Justmaryse AT gmail DOT com.
ReplyDeleteGreat reconnecting with you & all your talents!
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ReplyDeleteI have a stash of yarn I could use this book with winning it would be awesome
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I'd love to win this book!
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I miss seeing you in Connecticut! This book would be a welcome addition to my shelf.
ReplyDeleteAnd how goes the book of Rhinebeck knit wear?
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Awesome! This book looks so cool.
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So cool, that lamp shade really has my attention.
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These projects look like so much fun!
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I'm always on the lookout for ways to use up those bits of sock yarn left from making a pair of socks!
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ReplyDeleteIlove the light shade ,and that scarf!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is just the book I needed. After all, I have so many balls of scrap yarn left over from projects throughout many years of knitting and crochet projects. Some are quick and can be done in minutes like coasters and jewelry, others are weaving and stitching projects that you could zen out and spend time with your favorite fibers giving them a new life like upcycling an old lawn chair. Lots of the projects combine other unusual and unexpected materials like clear tubing to make unique conversation starter designs.
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