Customer Reviews

Knit Along with Debbie Macomber - The Shop on Blossom Street (Leisure Arts #4132)

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This Knit Along was better than I had hoped!! DON'T read the knit along or even flip through it until you have finished the novel or you may get a spoiler!! The blankets are "dedicated" to different babies related to different characters in the book.

I was bummed that I flipped ahead but still VERY HAPPY with this book. There is a Sailboat blanket in the book that is just adorable and I am going to HAVE to make it up, I have never seen one like it.

The types of the blankets are: Baby Blocks (I'll probably make this one), Cables/Lace, All Over Lace with boucle yarn, Lace Panel with sewn on border, Modified Baby Cables (no cable needle needed, I'll make this one as well), Sailboats with Cables (A DEFINITE MAKE), Lace Diamonds (Probably make), Color Ripple, Lightweight All Over Open Cable-like Texture (really cute, probably make), Brickwork style with 2 colors (DEFINITELY MAKE and in the colors shown, it is called Petit Fours, reminds you of CHOCOLATE :)), Lacy Blocks (with bulky yarn ~ I'll make this one too). I couldn't give the names of the blankets or I may give something away!!

Anyway, a great companion book, I am so very glad I bought it and can't wait to start on, at the very least, the Sailboat and Petit Fours blankets!

Enjoy!

Macomber's 11 patterns for baby afghans is lovely! The recommended yarns are easily obtainable and affordable. The variety of afghans can be for babies, toddlers and could easily be altered for adults. I gave it 4 stars because the patterns were a little difficult to follow because of the formatting on the page and the lack of charts - the one I am working on could have been easier to follow if it had a chart - I had to retype the pattern to make it easier to follow. Do not let this discourage you from purchasing the book - just an observation and recommendation for future books!

I love her knitting novels. This book with the patterns from her first knitting book is super. Some of the patterns are a little challenging for a new knitter, but there are a few that are reasonably easy. The book is in an attractive format with very nice full color pictures of the projects. There are quite a few patterns included along with some knitting instructions. This is really worth the money.

Since I'm a beginner, this didn't have enough detailed information to start a project. The illustrations are beautiful though. When I get a little bit more basic knitting, I'm sure this book will come in handy.

When I got this book and paged through it, I was delighted with the baby blankets and I've decided to knit several of them. I was also excited because I love the "Yarn Shop" series. Debbie Macomber captures the spirit of a Local Yarn Shop beautifully.

So was I bitterly disappointed when I looked up the recommended yarns for the project. These are yarns that are available in large chain stores, not in local yarn shops. I can appreciate that people are interested in knitting affordably, but there could at least be a mix of yarns. Much of what I loved about the original books is the knitting community that takes place in a local yarn shop. Having ALL of the recommended yarns in the pattern books come from chain stores betrays the premise of the stories. The stories could not have taken place anywhere else, yet the companion books send you to buy yarn from the very stores that are driving small shops out of business.

i loved how the pattern book reflected the story that goes by the same name. the pictures were beautiful and the step-by-step instructions made me feel, as a beginner, that i could produce these same treasures. after reading each book, i am now anxious to start working on the same projects that lydia held classes in.

the corresponding patterns books are a must and i highly recommend them. they will extend the stories that you have read.

After reading the Blossom Street Books, I had to buy one of the knitting books. I ended up buying two! This book looks wonderful and the pictures are beautiful! I used to knit, but have not in years and years. I am going to begin again, with lessons, and also take my granddaughter with me! Thanks for the wonderful book!!

Great book with patterns that can be used hby any stage of knitter. Good seller with a fast and easy transaction,. Thanks.

I have read each and everyone of Debbie Macomber books and love them you will not be sorry, Once you start reading you won't put it down. Cheryl

If you are an avid knitter and you are reading this book you may find yourself wanting to see the patterns and maybe trying them out yourself. This is the perfect complement to the novel as it lays out the patterns for all the items the ladies are making in the book. I've done one of the blankets so far and it was fairly easy to follow the pattern.