Knitting Block By Block by Nicki Epstein

I was really excited to receive the latest book from #BloggingForBooks-Knitting Block By Block. I'm a big fan of knitting and this book is LOADED with design ideas!

 The best part about this book is you don't have to be a fancy advanced knitter to do these projects; if you know how to knit and purl, you can make any of the designs in this book. The amount of projects you can make with these squares is endless. You could sew them together in a blanket, a scarf, a pillow, a handbag....I'm currently making a diamond weave in navy blue with a 3-D twining rose and I still haven't decided if it will be a bag or a pillow. Your creativity will go wild with these patterns! Play around with the colors, the textures, the size...anything you want. There are print patterns, panda patterns, skull patterns-mix and match for a one of a kind creation.

 This book comes with a 5-Star recommendation from me. This would be an awesome present for any knitter you know (hint,hint!). With Christmas coming up and a long winter ahead, this would be the perfect gift.

 Here is my project. This is about 3 days work at an hour a day:

Knockout Knits by Laura Nelkin

The latest book I received from #Bloggingforbooks is Knockout Knits by Laura Nelkin.

Knockout Knits features scarves and accessories in fun new patterns, including a new style that incorporates beads into your knitting.
 The designs features in this book are probably best suited for intermediate to accomplished knitters. Beginners can try their skills on the write cuffs and work their way up to lacy shawls and beaded tams as they get more comfortable with the advanced skill levels. New skills are described in detail among the pages, with graphics to help you along.
 I've been a knitter for 10 years now and I like learning new advanced skills. I can't wait to start the beaded tam, and I'll post pics as soon as I start!
 Note: Circular needlles and cable needles are good supplies to have if you plan to complete some of these patterns :-)