"Son of Stitch'n'Bitch" is the latest offering by the now famous (in knitting circles) Debbie Stoller of the "Stitch'n'Bitch" series of books. The original title in the series was my first ever knitting book purchase, back when I was first wanting to learn about five years ago. The style of the book really appealed to me at the time. It said to me that knitting was for funky young things like I knew myself to be (ha ha!). I wanted to make everything in the book! I think I have made about three things.
Since then I have purchased all of the other books in the series and have loved them all. So what about this one?
"Son of Stitch'n'Bitch" is a book of patterns for men, written by various designers, some of them also men. The blurb has this to say....
Son of Stitch 'n Bitch is the latest book in the SNB series, featuring 45 projects to knit & crochet for men. Whether you're knitting for a boyfriend or husband, or, if you're a male knitter yourself, Son of Stitch 'n Bitch has the boy-tested, boy-approved projects you've been looking for, plus plenty of tips to help you avoid the "curse of the boyfriend sweater."The book begins with a section on how to make sure you knit the right thing for your man. A lot of it is common sense really, like don't knit him something pink, and a sweater with a ice cream cone on the front is probably not a good idea, but it does have some useful tips as well on fit and fibre selection. This section is presented in an interesting way with anecdotes from knitters.
Then the book gets straight into the patterns, there is no how to knit section. This I like a lot! I get so sick of pattern books (Debbie Bliss, cough, cough) that repeat the same old basic how to knit section in the front of every book. It always makes me feel like I'm paying for the same book twice!
Anyway, to the patterns. These vary from the fabulous (Uncle Argyle Scarves), to funky (Hacky Sack Hoodie, DJ Bag), to the silly (Hangover Helpers, Deady Bear) and the downright hideous (Checks and Balances). They are very similar in style to the previous books for men and there is something for everyone, I guess you would say.
The thing I like about this book is that for those of us who like to knit for the men in our lives, the selection is pretty slim. This book tries to fill that gap. The other great thing about this book is the cute boys modelling the knits!
Three and a half stars from me!
7 comments:
Hi Charmaine,
I am also based in Abu Dhabi and ive been trying to find a shop that sells yarn/knitting accessories. It has been a huge struggle!! Would you be able to kindly tell me where i can buy it?? Much appreciated!
hail for the cute boys!!!
Dear Anonymous, Please see the comments on my previous post for answers to your question.
I seem to be getting this question a lot lately! Maybe I will put something on my front page!
Sorry Charmaine,
Ignore that post, i was the other anon poster as well. I thought my original post didnt make it.
cheers,
H
ps: i cudnt help noticing ur hubby is chinese as well.. im also an ozzie chinese base in abu! Unlike sydney, it appears we are a rare breed here :)
Hello H!
I can't remember the cross street on Electra for the Green Branch but their telephone number is 02 6214507.
The best description for I can give for Ravelry is "Facebook for Knitters and Crocheters" only so much better than that. Make sure you check it out. www.raverly.com
My name on Raverly is Charmaine so come and find me when you get there. We also so have a group called "UAE Knitters" where we have talked a lot about where to buy yarn here.
Also we have a little group called the U-Knitted Amiras that meets once a month at the Caribou Cafe in Marina Mall. We are meeting this weekend at 3pm. We'd love to meet you if you would like to join us. Aussie/Chinese from Sydney who knits and lives in Abu Dhabi, sounds like we should meet for sure!
What a neat idea to do book reviews on your blog. Keep them coming, you might actually be book-enabling here not that I need any more knitting books!!!!
Kewl, thanks for the number. Will give them a buzz and check if they have what i want!
haha i am not sure if i would be called a knitter. First time knitting and its because im trying to make my gfren (whois base in london) a scarf for her birthday. Took me a few hrs to learn to cast on so somehow i dont think im a natural!! :P
Anyway would luv to drop by Caribou this friday but im actually flying off tomorrow arvo to go skiing for 3 weeks (yippeee)!!
If you use facebook, look me up. Wud luv to stay in touch once i get back. Haoson Law is my name. And no matter how many billions of user FB gets, only one Haoson Law :)
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