New England Knits: Timeless Knitwear with a Modern Twist by Cecily Glowik MacDonald and Melissa LaBarre 
Genre: Knitting patterns
ISBN: 9781596681804
Published: (to be published) July 27, 2010 by Interweave Press
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New England Knits is full of 25 beautiful patterns—I love every single one—that are ideal for Fall, Winter, and Spring in the cooler areas of the world. There's a good variety: some sweaters, some cowls, some hats, a bag, a pair of mittens etc. They're all original and unique, and very inspiring. I can look at them and think of my own version or variation, either by changing the colors, adding a pocket, sewing on beads, etc. and creating my own look as well.
Again, I loved every single one. I've started one of them (Whale Watch Hat! It's really cute) and I can't wait to make some of the others.
Recommendation: The patterns are easy enough to read and understand for the intermediate/advanced knitter, which is the skill group it's written for. I'd say make sure you can read a pattern and use double pointed needles before trying any of these patterns. Summer is nearly half way over! Pick up your knitting needles and start on your Fall and Winter sweaters now!
MacDonald and LaBarre have scheduled the following book signings, for my knitters in the New England area:
- Connecticut: a Stitch in Time (July 15th, 6-8:pm, Bethel CT)
- Maine: Purl Diva (July 25, 1:-3:pm, Brunswick, ME)
- Maine: Knit Maine (August 29, Freeport, ME)
- Massachusetts: WEBS (July 29, 6:00-8:pm, Northampton, MA)
- Massachusetts: Hub Mills (August 14, 1:-3:pm, Lowell, MA)
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