Knitting from the Center Out: Book Review

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I was sent an advanced copy of the book, Knitting from the Center Out, by Daniel Yuhas and can I just say Holy Wowza!  (Yeah, sometimes being a craft blogger has its perks!) This book is pretty awesome.  It has 28 patterns plus tutorials to help any skill level knitter learn the basic steps like cast-ons and using double-pointed needles, etc in circular knitting. I also loved that the subtitle to this book is, "An Introduction to Revolutionary Knitting with 28 Modern Projects"...the term 'revolutionary' also meaning 'circular'...gotta love word play!

There is a huge variety of projects in the book, ranging from hats and mittens, to toys, and even sweaters.  I had no clue you could make a sweater using circular knitting!

 This little cap is on my needles as I type!  How cute will this be on Oliver's wee head!

I also really love this Coral Necklace found in the I-Cord project section.  It's so funky, a total statement piece...LOVE!

And this Star Baby Blanket would be such a cute new baby gift.  I think it would look so cool as a wall hanging.

Ahhh, a hoodie pattern?  You had me at hello, Hood-Down Hoodie.  This just looks so dang comfy...and perfect for those chilly winter days we will be having soon.

And like I mentioned earlier, the back of the book has a whole bunch of Tutorials to help you learn how to knit in the circular.  There are great step-by-step photographs that walk you through casting-on, using double-pointed needles or circular needles plus a whole lot more, so if knitting in the round has ever scared you off this is the book to get to encourage you to give it a go!

If you are a knitter, you will definitely love (and want) this book!  Maybe as an early Christmas pressie to yourself?  That way you can whip up a few of these super cute projects for Christmas presents.  Just thinking ahead for you :-)

Thanks for stopping by today!

XOXO,