Archive for the ‘XRX Books’ Category

Entree to Entrelac by Gwen Bortner

Entree to Entrelac by Gwen Bortner, softback published by XRX books. ISBN 978-1-93306-419-2, price 14.99 from www.searchpress.com
As a knitter for forty years plus, I have never done entrelac, although I have often thought about it. It can be very effective. Gwen has taken a thorough approach to her subject. You need a little patience to [...]

Think Outside the Sox

Think Outside the Sox, softback published by XRX in the USA. Available in the UK, ISBN978-1-0330-6418-5, price 24.95 USD, 17.99 GBP available from www.searchpress.com
All designs imaginable in this book featuring socks from a contest. Designs were submitted from seven countries. Over 60 winning designs are featured. This book certainly pushed the boundaries. I looked through [...]

Magnificent Mittens & Socks by Anna Zilboorg

Magnificent Mittens & Socks by Anna Zilboorg, softback published by XRX. Available in the UK, ISBN 978-193306416-1, price 17.99 from www.searchpress.com
I am in two minds about this, it appeals to the eccentric in me, but even I don’t think I would ever wear most of these. Therefore, could I be bothered to knit them. They [...]

Swing, Swagger, Drape by Jane Slicer-Smith

Swing, Swagger, Drape by Jane Slicer-Smith, softback published by XRX books in the USA. Available in the UK, ISBN 978-1-19306417-8, price 17.99 from www.searchpress.co.uk
Wow, transport yourself to Australia with this collection of tremendous knits. I like most of the knits in this book. Jane has gone out there, researched, brought her own style and shape [...]

Arans & Celtics by Elaine Rowley

Arans & Celtics by Elaine Rowley, softback published by XRX books in the USA. Available in the UK, ISBN 978-1-8937-6205-3, price 14.99 from www.searchpress.com
This Best of Knitter’s book has some very good patterns in it. My knitting needles want to start clicking right away. True, I’m biased – I love arans and celtic designs. I [...]