My family spoiled me this year.
With this large graph stamp, I can make large charts in my notebook and keep everything for a design in one place. Last year’s design notebook had graph paper included with the blank paper and lined paper, but I had to chart where the graph paper was put, not put the graphs with the rest of the sketches and notes. I hadn’t realized just how useful the smaller stamps will be until primenumbergirl pointed out on Ravelry that they would fit in the margin notes in the first two Treasuries of Knitting that don’t have charts. I’ve done it and they fit perfectly. The polar stamp will come in handy for first whacks at leaves, petals and other natural stuff.
My son wants to borrow them for math homework too. We’ll see.
I’ve been studying the pattern layouts in California Revival Knits a lot. I had never thought of making a chart so tiny, but it’s still clear, and since all the Cooperative Press books are sold with a download you can always print that one page larger. (All the books purchased from their store are like that, I’m not sure what happens if you buy the hard copy from an LYS or bookstore) I’ve been looking forward to reading this book ever since I interviewed Stephannie Tallent, the author. And I’m so glad I asked for it too – wow, just the wrought series is worth price, and the rest of the book is delightful too.
Hey, want me to buy your book? Let me interview you!
The two Edie Eckman books are a joy. Such clear photos, graphs, layout, darling applications – just great.
One last gift:
My Mother-in-law gave me the StitchMastery Editor!
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Ooh! I got “California Revival Knits”, too! (for my Dec. birthday, not Christmas.) I’m planning on using the quatrefoil mitts to teach myself colorwork. 🙂
That looks like a rhythmic knit, good choice.
I love the tile plant photos too. I’ve never been to anywhere in California, it’s as exotic as the Shetland Isles to me.