Tag Archives: books

Enter Here

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Karie

This has stayed with me for a very long time. It seems, as one becomes older, That the past has another pattern, and ceases to be a mere sequence— Or even development: the latter a partial fallacy Encouraged by superficial … Continue reading →

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A Year in Books: 2011

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Karie

2011 was the year when my boyfriend read more than 110 books. I am not sure if that number includes re-reads, but it might tell you a bit about our household. I read 45 books, up from 21 in 2010 … Continue reading →

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The Knitting Book by Patmore & Haffenden

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Karie

You know silly words like “transparency” and “full disclosure”? I believe in them, so you should know this: I did some pattern checking/tech editing, some sample knitting, I am thanked in this book, and I received an advanced copy. But … Continue reading →

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Larisa & the Halfway Point

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Karie

How can this be July already? To celebrate, my Larisa scarf is now available to download for free from Ravelry. Recent events in Casa Bookish: We went to see the new Riverside Transport Museum here in Glasgow. It is smaller … Continue reading →

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Response

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Karie

Many of you have left thoughtful replies to my review of Jane Brocket’s knitting book. I have also received a few mails and tweets. Thank you all. Some of you wondered I made no mention of “Brocket-gate” – i.e. the … Continue reading →

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The Not So Gentle Art of Reviewing

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Karie

I was asked by a publishing company if I wanted to review a knitting book. My only problem was that the publishing company has a back catalogue of, well, novelty knitting books and so I was sent Jane Brocket’s The … Continue reading →

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Brief Encounter

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Karie

I have a nice pile of unfinished projects I had really hoped to have finished by now. Thank you, Upstairs Neighbour for flooding our bathroom and completely derailing an already busy week. I have been running so many knitting and … Continue reading →

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Fenris & the Lady

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Karie

I finished a book the other day to my great relief. I have been struggling with books for a few months now after the disastrous Zadie Smith – On Beauty almost-read. Refusing to finish On Beauty, I picked up several … Continue reading →

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Clip My Wings

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Karie

Pause, rewind. Sewing is a different process to knitting. So far I have traced the pattern, worked up a toile (muslin) and discovered that I need to move the bust darts higher as well as doing a FBA. It is … Continue reading →

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Books Read 2011: Jasper Fforde – Shades of Grey

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Karie

Years ago a good friend visited me in Copenhagen and somehow persuaded me into reading The Eyre Affair, an obscure first novel by a British writer. I had misgivings but my friend has good taste in things. Like countless others … Continue reading →

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