Knit Along With Debbie Macomber - A Good Yarn (Leisure Arts #4135) [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Debbie Macomber (Author), Leisure Arts (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 15, 2005

Create twelve stylish knit designs based on her book A Good Yarn. Featured projects include: Linda's Socks, Country Leg Warmers, Fur & Boucles Hat & Scarf, Vera's Lacy Scarf, Rainbow Poncho, First Baby Blanket, Maverick's Lap Robe, Close Fittting Vest

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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 (May 15, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1574865110
• ISBN-13: 978-1574865110
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #428,132 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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54 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A real heartwarmer, August 5, 2005

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Susan C. Hopper (Houston, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Knit Along With Debbie Macomber - A Good Yarn (Leisure Arts #4135) (Paperback)

My MIL gave this to me as a gift, and it's fantastic! While in some ways it's advertising for Macomber's novels, the theme gives it a true "Knit Along" feel. Patterns are written in plain English, with a wide variety of skill levels; a section in the back offers basic techniques, reference charts, and illustrations for those who need a little help. The print and illustrations are large, and there are big, beautiful photographs and bold color sprinkled throughout.

I do appreciate that each yarn type is included, but what I love most is *how* it's included: there's a reference inside the back cover for the exact brands, colors, and amounts of yarn used in each project photo. Within the pattern itself, you're simply provided yarn weight, amount needed, and color suggestions (when needed). I really enjoyed having this information kept separate!

I'm planning to start with the First Steps Baby Blanket (a cute eyelet pattern), translate the Vera's Scarf pattern into a lacy shawl, and see what happens from there!

29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A real keeper, July 19, 2005

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happy reader "d/mil" (Harrison, AR USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Knit Along With Debbie Macomber - A Good Yarn (Leisure Arts #4135) (Paperback)

I really am enjoying this book. There is a WIDE variety of patterns to please most anyone. I also like the fact that the patterns are specific in naming the yarn used which is a big help. Directions are very well done. All in all a great knitting book.

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Good Yarn, August 1, 2005

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Eileen W. Legue "Eileen" (Racine, WI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Knit Along With Debbie Macomber - A Good Yarn (Leisure Arts #4135) (Paperback)

I read the book and I just love the companion pattern book that goes a long with it.