Knit Along with Debbie Macomber: Cedar Cove Collection (Leisure Arts #4658) [Paperback]

Inc. Debbie Macomber (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2006

Debbie Macomber's fans know that the fascinating characters in her fiction stories are often knitters. To help you experience the rewards of knitting, Leisure Arts is delighted to offer this companion publication to Debbie's Cedar Cove series. This book is filled with knitting patterns, excerpts from Debbie's books, and four delicious recipes. You'll also find patterns for four sample blocks that you can make to contribute to Debbie's favorite nonprofit organization, Warm Up America! 10 Projects: A Spot for Pets (pet bed), Chemo Turban, Scarf Exchange (one scarf seven ways), Charlotte's Kitchen Cozies (potholder and hot pad), Felted Knitting Tote, Tom's Lap Robe, Baby Blanket, Puget Sound Afghan, Jolene's Pullover, and Leif's Sweater

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Debbie Macomber, the author of such beloved novels as TWENTY WISHES, BACK ON BLOSSOM STREET, SUSANNAH S GARDEN, A GOOD YARN, THE SHOP ON BLOSSOM STREET, BETWEEN FRIENDS and the CEDAR COVE series, is one of today s leading voices in women s fiction. A regular on every major bestseller list with more than 60 million copies of her books sold, the award-winning author celebrated a new career milestone in September 2007, when the latest in her Cedar Cove series, 74 SEASIDE AVENUE, scored #1 on the NEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY, Publishers Weekly and Bookscan bestseller lists. Her popularity is worldwide with her books translated into twenty-three languages.

Debbie loves to tell the story of her struggle to get published, and the five-year search to find a publisher who would buy one of her manuscripts. Dyslexic and the mother of four young children, she wrote those early books in her kitchen on a rented typewriter. But her hard work and determination paid off. Her first manuscript, HEARTSONG, acquired by Silhouette Books in 1982, became the first category romance ever to be reviewed by the Publishers Weekly. She was soon featured in Newsweek and demand for her books quickly exceeded her wildest dreams.

Debbie is best known for her ability to create compelling characters and bring their stories to life in her books. Drawing on her own experiences and those of her family and friends, she demonstrates an almost uncanny ability to see into the souls of women and to express their emotions, values, and concerns. In every book, her sense of humor enlivens her writing.

An avid knitter, Debbie has parlayed her passion for the craft into garments for her grandchildren and bestselling books about women who knit. In her May 2007 hardcover, BACK ON BLOSSOM STREET, which debuted in the #8 slot on the New York Times bestseller list, Debbie welcomed back some familiar faces and introduced her readers to delightful new characters in the Seattle neighborhood introduced in THE SHOP ON BLOSSOM STREET. There, the author continued her moving exploration of complex relationships and the special bonds formed by a group of diverse women who meet in knitting classes and face the challenges in their lives. Her following books have continued the theme much to her fans delight!

The knit-themed books warm reception in the knitting community ultimately influenced Leisure Arts, one of the world s largest publishers and distributors of needlework, craft, decorating, entertaining, and other lifestyle interest how-to books and DVDs, to create a series of companion books offering patterns inspired by the knitting projects tackled by the characters in the Debbie s books. The KNIT ALONG WITH DEBBIE MACOMBER series currently includes:

Knit Along with Debbie Macomber The Shop on Blossom Street

Knit Along with Debbie Macomber A Good Yarn

Knit Along with Debbie Macomber The Cedar Cove Series

Knit Along with Debbie Macomber Back on Blossom Street

Knit Along with Debbie Macomber Debbie's Favorites

Knit Along with Debbie Macomber Twenty Wishes

Knit Along with Debbie Macomber Friendship Shawls

But the story doesn t end there...For readers who have enjoyed Debbie s books and creating the knit projects inspired by their favorite characters thanks to Debbie s knitting how-to series, Leisure Arts has developed the KNIT ALONG WITH DEBBIE MACOMBER line of knitting accessories. The whole coordinated, designer-fabric-accented collection of patterns, storage options, and other knitting notions was designed with Debbie s readers in mind!

And on a special note:

Debbie is planning to donate the proceeds from the sale of her knitting accessories to charities.

Product Details

• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Leisure Arts (August 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1601400977
• ISBN-13: 978-1601400970
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #572,694 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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36 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book., January 9, 2007

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Sue L. Pinkerton - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Knit Along with Debbie Macomber: Cedar Cove Collection (Leisure Arts #4658) (Paperback)

Debbie add's a third to her knit along books. This one is in conjunction with the Cedar Cove Series. She has added great knitting ideas, along with receipes. She donates a portion of the proceeds to her charitys. She adds information as to how to help Warm Up America, a great organization dedicated to providing warmth for those that need a little help. Wonderful clear projects, and receipes. It ties in with the books great, and is a joy to add to any collection.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good ideas, June 1, 2007

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glassneedle (NY) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Knit Along with Debbie Macomber: Cedar Cove Collection (Leisure Arts #4658) (Paperback)

Lots of ideas I would like to try. Patterns for all types of things - including felting. Print is large enough that I don't need my reading glasses. Layout is spacious so it will be easy to follow while knitting.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Projects and Recipes, June 23, 2008

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N. J. Mathison "Prolific Knitter" (Chico, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Knit Along with Debbie Macomber: Cedar Cove Collection (Leisure Arts #4658) (Paperback)

This is a good McCumber book, only it is different ..... it is a knitting project AND recipe book that intertwines w/the " Cedar Cove' series. Am looking forward to finishing one of the knitting projects and already have one of the recipes set aside for the next potluck dinner!