Knitting buffs and crochet enthusiasts; stay cozy any time of the year with warm mittens and snuggly socksmdash;made by you! In Warm Mittens and Socks; needlework queen Eva Trotzig shares her generous collection of tips; wisdom; and; of course; patterns that are perfect for crafting comfy knits for the whole family.Containing a colorful mix of styles; techniques; and projects; this is the perfect guide for hands trained in the basics of knitting and crocheting. Discover elaborate loops; delightful details; and patterns to make cold-weather clothes playful and fun to knit; crochet; embroider; and wear.Now you too can turn skeins of yarn and spools of thread into:Finger puppet baby mittensReflective mittensRose patternsFingerless accordion glovesStriped leg warmersSimple socksAnd much more!From fancy to whimsical; floral print to stripes; Warm Mittens and Socks is the best way to break out the yarn and keep warm all year round.
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105 of 108 people found the following review helpful. More Motivational than EducationalBy CustomerI enjoyed reading this book but it was not what I expected or wanted. The author talks a lot about her personal experiences with drawing and there are lots of her drawings and sketches all through the book. Itrsquo;s the story of her personal journey as an artist and I think if you are an artist yourself; yoursquo;ll really love this.However; although the book is supposed to be a ldquo;non-artistrsquo;s guide;rdquo; I didnrsquo;t feel it really was directed at me. It focuses more on inspiring you to make drawing part of your daily life than on how to draw. Although there is a chapter on supplies and one on basic techniques; itrsquo;s really not a ldquo;how-tordquo; book. I think this book is really geared for someone who at least has some basic artistic knowledge and ability. There is a long alphabetical list of prompts but if you donrsquo;t know HOW to draw; all the ideas of WHAT to draw wonrsquo;t do you much good.Basically; if you are looking for inspiration and motivation; yoursquo;ll probably love this book. If yoursquo;re looking for help in learning how to draw; go elsewhere.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Highly Recommend this Book!By C. BundyJust received this book and I love it! Ive been drawing and painting for 30+ years and yes; I already know a lot of the content but the author has a wonderful way with words; she makes the topic fun and enjoyable; no dry academic slog here. Also lots of information on up-to-date current supplies; like water brushes and the best available sketchbooks for every type of drawing. Im looking forward to the chapter on computer/tablet apps and best digital drawing apps. Even though drawing and sketching is an old subject this book brings it to life in todays world. Her drawings/illustrations are wonderful and inspirational too. I highy recommend this book for artists of every level.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Not Your Run-of-the-Mill Book On How to SketchBy Michelle WeathersonAbsolutely loved France Belleville-Van Stones "Sketch!: The Non-Artists Guide to Inspiration; Technique; and Drawing Daily Life;" as it completely delivered on the titles promise. Now this is not a how to sketch book in the traditional sense. Beyond the obligatory discussion on material choice (which was refreshingly non-dogmatic; by the way); the focus here is more subtle and nuanced. It was not until nearly the end that I realized that Ms. Belleville-Van Stones journey is really the story of my journey (and the journey of many others; I suspect)--a burning desire to create coupled with the need to balance lifes other activities and commitments; and still make art. Even in very small increments. I think that is what I found so inspirational--knowing that its okay if you can only steal five minutes away out of your hectic day for a quick drawing that seems disjointed from the last quick drawing done in your cheap sketchbook. Over time; the narrative of your work emerges (and your skill increases).If you are looking for a more structured approach to incorporating a sketching habit into your daily life; there may be better books to get you there. However; if you are interested in how one woman has grown her art over time; with all of lifes challenges and distractions; and feel you can apply the lessons learned to your own situation; I would highly recommend this book.