Book review: UninterestingKnits
I'm not sure how I feel about Jil Eaton.
On the one hand, I think that many of her patterns are adorable.
On the other hand, I really can't stand her use of "MinnowKnits" and "QuickKnits" and "SuperQuick." Writing those words closed with a capital letter in the middle just grates on me for some reason.
Her questionable editorial choices aside, she does have a unique way with yarn. I think she's best at designs for children, which almost always use medium- or heavyweight yarns. (In this way I find she complements Debbie Bliss, who prefers teeny-weeny yarns for her children's designs. Not that one yarn weight is better than the other, but it's good to have options.)
This is very evident in Simple Chic: Designer Knits, SuperQuick!. Aside from the clog socks that are knit with Lamb's Pride Bulky (one of my favorite yarns), I found only the kids' stuff appealing in here. Here is where I found "Tree Topper," the Christmas-tree-shaped hat I am making for Sylvia.
I put only four post-its in this book. I just didn't find a whole lot in here to inspire me. Once Sylvia's hat is finished, I don't think I'll be looking at this book again. So it is not going on my list.
once this hat is done, dont' really need book--won't buy
On the one hand, I think that many of her patterns are adorable.
On the other hand, I really can't stand her use of "MinnowKnits" and "QuickKnits" and "SuperQuick." Writing those words closed with a capital letter in the middle just grates on me for some reason.
Her questionable editorial choices aside, she does have a unique way with yarn. I think she's best at designs for children, which almost always use medium- or heavyweight yarns. (In this way I find she complements Debbie Bliss, who prefers teeny-weeny yarns for her children's designs. Not that one yarn weight is better than the other, but it's good to have options.)
This is very evident in Simple Chic: Designer Knits, SuperQuick!. Aside from the clog socks that are knit with Lamb's Pride Bulky (one of my favorite yarns), I found only the kids' stuff appealing in here. Here is where I found "Tree Topper," the Christmas-tree-shaped hat I am making for Sylvia.
I put only four post-its in this book. I just didn't find a whole lot in here to inspire me. Once Sylvia's hat is finished, I don't think I'll be looking at this book again. So it is not going on my list.
once this hat is done, dont' really need book--won't buy
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