I live in the South. Specifically, North Carolina. Okay,
it's not the deep South but it's called the South, and when we moved here many
years ago, we thought we wouldn't need winter coats, sweaters, scarves, gloves,
etc., any more. This WAS the South, after all. And we moved from Chicago –
where the Lake Effect could cause the temperature to drop 30 degrees in 30
minutes! I could tell you many stories about driving in snow, never having
school cancelled in Chicago because of snow, ice skating on Lake Michigan (yes, on the lake),
building snow forts that would last forever! But, instead, I want to review a
book that was just sent to me, published by Interweave, a division of F+W Media,
Inc. Just in time to warm me up from the winter weather we've been having
lately down here in the (not so south) South.
And there's more to come. Snow today as I'm writing this. More snow this
weekend! Lots of it!
Brr!
Brr!
The book I want to review is called Cold Weather Crochet by
Marlaina Bird.
You probably know her as Marly Bird. I met her years ago at a
TNNA (The National Needlearts Association) trade show in California, and I was
impressed with her enthusiasm and knowledge. And looking at her book, I am
impressed with her design sense. Just looking at the afghans, hats, scarves,
cowls, shawls, socks, mittens and slippers that are in her book, I feel warm
and cozy. I know that any one of the 21 patterns would be a welcome addition to
anyone's cold weather gear!
And, the great thing about the book, is that there are
stitch diagrams in addition to the written directions. (You know I love
stitch diagrams!) So – if you want to crochet one of the patterns, but you have
problems reading crochet directions, or you want to make it with another weight
yarn, or you want to use the stitch pattern in another pattern, it's easy to
do. In reality, then, you get more than 21 patterns. You can use the stitch
pattern for the Chevron cowl for a scarf. Or perhaps, for a baby blanket. Or
even a shawl to keep you warm. All you have to do is use your imagination.
Which is easy, with this book! It's like a stitch dictionary!
And, if you like to use many different weights of yarn, this
book offers patterns in weights from #1 to #5 - extra fine to bulky weight.
Here are some of the patterns that "spoke" to me.
If you like to crochet motifs, you'll love the African
Flower Afghan,
the Tilt-a-Whirl Afghan,
and the Log Cabin Blanket.
If you want something to wrap up in, when you're at home or
out, you'll love the Cabled Shawl.
Pewter Slouchy Hat,
And Pretty In Pink Infinity Cowl.
All perfect for this cold weather!
These are just some of the 21 patterns in this book. All of them will keep you warm. All of them are good for COLD WEATHER CROCHET!
And here's the information where you can find the book:
By Marly Bird
Interweave/F+W; $22.99
If you do crochet something from the book, please comment below, and post a picture of your project. I would love to see it!
