Recipes for tasty cocktails and delicious hors d'oeuvres are not the only things that you-ll find in Pints and Purls. For the social knitter who likes to have one drink (or a few!), there are a variety of portable projects such as drink cozies and soft scarves that feature simple-to-follow patterns, plus tips and tricks for fixing mistakes should you have a bit too much while knitting. The pocket size and quick-to-knit projects are perfect for the knitter on the go.
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About the Author
Karida Collins runs Neighborhood Fiber Company, a hand-dyed yarn company based in Washington, D.C. She attends fiber arts trade shows across the country, blogs at www.neighborhoodfiberco.com, and is regularly featured on the popular Lime & Violet knitting podcast. Her yarn is sold through major yarn stores with significant online presence.
Libby Bruce is the owner of WonderKnit yarn shop in Columbus, Ohio. She writes, designs, and teaches knitting. She blogs about knitting, drinking, cats, and life at winelips.blogspot.com.
Libby Bruce is the owner of WonderKnit yarn shop in Columbus, Ohio. She writes, designs, and teaches knitting. She blogs about knitting, drinking, cats, and life at winelips.blogspot.com.
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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I used to smoke, now I knit. This means that knitting in bars was an absolute necessity. I'm quite adept with the manipulation of yarn, needles and pint at this time.
I was very pleased with the patterns and the clarity of the rating system (clever use of beer bottles to show the difficulty level). The whole book was a well written great read.
I would have enjoyed a few more patterns in the five + range for those of us who make a habit out of supporting our local breweries and pubs.
The photographs are stunning and are set in the kinds of places that I find myself knitting. I was disappointed with the drunken sweater pattern's picture because it doesn't show the intended effect (I think).
Overall, a book worth giving as a gift and most certainly worth adding to your shelf. For those of this with this bent, I'd pair it with "Naughty Needles" and call it a day!
I was very pleased with the patterns and the clarity of the rating system (clever use of beer bottles to show the difficulty level). The whole book was a well written great read.
I would have enjoyed a few more patterns in the five + range for those of us who make a habit out of supporting our local breweries and pubs.
The photographs are stunning and are set in the kinds of places that I find myself knitting. I was disappointed with the drunken sweater pattern's picture because it doesn't show the intended effect (I think).
Overall, a book worth giving as a gift and most certainly worth adding to your shelf. For those of this with this bent, I'd pair it with "Naughty Needles" and call it a day!
14 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is the 1st knitting book that I've actually bothered to READ! Usually, I buy a book for the patterns & could care less about reading anything else in it. I started looking through the patterns, caught a paragraph here & there, & decided to start reading this one! I found it very entertaining & refreshing! It has some very nice patterns that are easy to pick up & take with you, & this was what I was looking for, since I love to knit, but don't get a lot of time to devote to involved or long-term projects. There's a little bit of something for everybody in this book, & some great get-together ideas for friends, as well!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Great for most levels. I wouldn't call the beginners patterns ''beginner'' simply because I am one, and still struggling with one of the patterns with the 4 bottles displayed. O well...
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hooray!!!!
I love this book! I love to knit on the plane (save your self the trouble and bring wooden or plastic needles) the projects are easy to travel with and the end product is useful. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Rachel Hammer
4.0 out of 5 stars
Pints and Purls - Great Fun
This is a very cute and informative book. Great friend present and stocking stuffer for knitters. Recommend to someone looking for a reasonable priced book for a quick present.
Published 5 months ago by Mary Goldych
5.0 out of 5 stars
fun gift ideas
I borrowed the book from the library but never remembered the name and couldn't find again. When I saw it on sale and did the "Look inside" I realised this was the book. Read more
Published 6 months ago by snowbirdy
3.0 out of 5 stars
Errata (REVISED)
Thanks to those who noted many pattern mistakes. I am 3/4 up the Drunken Sweater and the decreases for the short sleeve look awful and not like the picture at all. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Ckruisin
1.0 out of 5 stars
Don't assume you can follow the patterns as written
I've done a few projects out of this book and have found multiple mistakes in the patterns along the way. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Kimberlina
5.0 out of 5 stars
knitting book
This is the cutest book! I do some knitting but I have friends who are superior knitters so this book entertained us all. Read more
Published 13 months ago by pipemajorsmum
1.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointed
My book fell apart within the first week. I have plenty of knitting books that can handle being open to a pattern. This one cannot. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Lori M. Bopp
5.0 out of 5 stars
LOVE this book!
This is a really fun and funky pattern book. I really enjoyed it, and the stories that accompany the patterns are hilarious, too. It's really worth it!
Published on March 5, 2011 by PurpleE
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hilarious!
This book is so funny! I love the philosophy that knitting is for ALL AGES! The patterns in this book are of good variety - there is something in here for everyboy! Read more
Published on September 10, 2010 by Tricia
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love It, Love It, Love It!!!
This book is full of fun things to knit and to wear. Great gifts! Directions for the items I've completed are very clear and concise. Great book!
Published on July 20, 2010 by donnac
