Tag Archives: Asides

Did you know the Comfort Knitting & Crochet Afghans by Norah Gaughan, Margery Winter, and the Berroco Design Team is now available as an ebook?

I reviewed the original paper edition here, and still consider this one of the nicest collection of afghans I’ve seen in a while.

While we’re at it the Comfort Knitting and Crochet: Babies and Toddlers book is also available as an e-book now.

Open Road Media is having a sale on ALL of their e-books today for Cyber Monday.

Open Road Media is having a special summer sale on ebooks until July 22nd. So here’s your chance to get a head-start on your cold-weather knitting with some summer-priced inspiration!

These include some really wonderful books, like Melanie Falick’s Weekend Knitting and her fabulous Handknit Holidays. Veronik Avery’s Knitting Classic Style and her Knitting 24/7, and more knitting books.

The 150 titles include lots of different categories, too. (And, yes, it’s entirely possible I bought a few Erma Bombeck books for the next time I need a good laugh.) Go check them out!

Today begins the Interweave Press Hurt Book Sale. If you haven’t already, you should go check it out–great prices on some really great books!

Just in time for World Intellectual Property Day (well, okay, that was yesterday, but close enough) …

Know Your Rights: Copyright 101 for Knitters

Available free from Interweave Press.

To quote the Press Release:

“Most people think of pirated movies or music when they hear about copyright violations,” says Eunny Jang, editor of Interweave Knits magazine. “But we answer questions about copyright for crafters, artists, designers, and authors every day—copyright and other intellectual property issues are a big deal in the DIY marketplace, where the “I can do that!” spirit and respect for original, independent design and authorship need to coexist peacefully.”

Questions around copyright can range from simple queries, like ‘Can I make a copy of a pattern?’ (Answer: For your own use, yes; to give to a friend, no) to more complex issues, like ‘How can I be inspired by other artists without infringing on their intellectual property rights?’ (Answer: By executing your vision independently, and asking permission where necessary).

“Ultimately, copyright is about protecting the creative process, ensuring that the creator of a work can benefit from that work,” adds Jang. “Our goal at Interweave is to educate our consumers about what copyright is, and why it matters—and to give authors, artists, and designers everywhere the tools they need to protect their own rights so they can continue to create new works and share them with the public.”

Congratulations to Jess and Casey and the entire Ravelry team.

2,000,000 members!

That’s just … wow!

Congratulations on one of the best, most inclusive community websites I have EVER seen. You guys rock.

Yes, my copy of Hiatt’s new “Principles of Knitting” came. And yes, I’m definitely going to be reviewing it. How exciting is this? This updated version has only been in the works for ten or so years, right? And meantime the original has been like the holy grail. The book is massive, though. Luckily for your patience (and mine), I will NOT be waiting until I’ve read through the entire thing before writing a review. Fast reader though I am, that could be months. It looks amazing. Can’t wait. The only problem? It’s HUGE, so carrying it around is not going to be an option. If it weren’t $11 more, I would have bought the Kindle version instead (grin).