In My Mailbox (#7)

In my Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by Kristi at The Story Siren in which bloggers share the books they have received each week.

This week, the craft books I'd ordered from BetterWorldBooks came in the mail.

 I found out about these two when I was researching Japanese knitting. The one on the left has amazing embroidery patterns that I cannot wait to try out. And the one on the right is about Japanese crochet, another great book with great patterns.

And these two I've been wanting forever. They were quite expensive, but when I received them, I understood why: they're very detailed, containing both charted and written descriptions of lace and cable patterns. And they have A LOT of them.

Kyuuto! book-shopping spree

I was going to write a review for Living Dead in Dallas since I've finished it last night, but I got side-tracked and book-shopped instead.

These two I've been eyeing for a long time online now:

 

These two Vogue Knitting books are what started it all, actually. I got an e-mail from Vogue Knitting International,  and I thought I'd get them while they were on sale. But guess what? The shipping was going to be more than what the books were costing me, so I got them at BetterWorldBooks instead. This way, they're going to take about a month to arrive, but, hey, at least I'm not totally broke, right?

P.S. Apparently, 'kyuuto' means 'cute' in Japanese. Hence, the title of this entry.

Crafts blog announcement and related book sharing

I've finally started a crafts blog, which is something I've wanted to do for a long time. You can visit it at Zimlicious Crafts.

In celebration, I'm sharing one of my favorite knitting pattern books hoping there are other knitter bookworms out there:

Vogue Knitting Shawls & Wraps 

by the Editors of Vogue Knitting

The most versatile of garments, a shawl can keep you warm in the winter, top off an elegant evening dress, or chase away the chill on a summer evening. It’s the ideal addition to any wardrobe—and the perfect project for both the beginner who’s tired of knitting scarves and wants to move on to something new and the advanced stitcher who likes a challenge. Vogue Knitting Shawls & Wraps presents more than 40 of the magazine’s most gorgeous wraps, all created by today’s top knitwear designers. Inside you’ll find a wide range of designs to suit any style or skill level, including:

• Delicate lace creations that will entice lovers of intricate patterns and barely there yarns
• Boldly colorful shawls that make a statement with vibrant stripes, blocks and colorwork designs
• Super-cozy wraps that envelop you in comfort—without sacrificing style
• Ready-for-evening cover-ups that sparkle with beads, metallic yarns and luxury fibers

No knitter will be able to resist the dozens of enticing designs featured in this stunning collection.

Patterns can also be purchased separately at the Vogue Knitting Online Shop in *pdf format.