I have to admit I have not been into the knitting like I had hoped. I used the free e-book at Knitfreedom.com and knitted a few scarves, and I have been dabbling with a knitted scarf using thinner needles and yarn, but I eventually just frogged it because I just had too many dropped stitches. I have been loom knitting and doing crochet much more than attending to my knitting lessons.
That may be changing, though, because I just scored a new e-book from Knitfreedom.com that is a follow-up book to her free one. It is called Intermediate Scarves and Stitches, and it just came out and it is also on sale right now for 30% off. In fact, I think all of her e-books are on sale up until the 12/26, but this book is one I have been waiting for. After making 2 scarves, I hesitate to call myself intermediate, but I was so impressed with her instructions in the free e-book that I feel pretty confident that I will learn something from this second one. Plus, they have really good support over on her Ravelry.com group.
All my Christmas gifts are made, and now I’m picking up the sticks again!
December 20, 2011 at 2:21 pm
I love the Knitfreedom books. Liat is amazing in her support and ability to teach. Good luck! I highly recommend the Knit Superstar book – although it seems pricy, it has so much information that I have already used from it that the price was well worth it. Plus, it is 30% off!
I am trying to get going loom knitting. I am having trouble choosing a first project though. What do you recommend??
December 20, 2011 at 3:45 pm
Hi Marci – For knitting looms, I have mainly made hats. I took a stab at a market bag, and that has possibilities. I also made a long tube for my cats to play with. Hats, though, are super fast on the Knifty Knitter looms, especially if you use chunky yarn.
I will have to see how it goes with this intermediate book of hers. I started reading it today and realize I need to go back and review from the first one already! But, her instructions are so easy to follow. I have faith.
December 20, 2011 at 5:14 pm
Hi Crafty Princess! Thank you so much for sharing this announcement with your readers! I’m really proud of this e-book and it’s been NEEDING to be published ever since I wrote the “Learn-to-Knit” e-book. I’m so glad it’s in your hands! Please let us know how you like it when you are done π
And Marci, thanks for the Knitting Superstar! plug π you are SO sweet! I’m so glad you guys are my students!!
December 21, 2011 at 6:00 pm
Thanks for stopping by, Liat! π
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