Book Review / Knockout Knits by Laura Nelkin

Today's post is a change of pace from my usual kid/teen book reviews.  I recently joined Blogging for Books in the hope that I can share some adult and nonfiction reading suggestions with you all as well!  If you are a knitter, you should definitely take the time to pick up Knockout Knits by Laura Nelkin.  And if you're not a knitter, this book might convince you to become one!

Knockout Knits is the perfect book for adventurous knitters looking for unique and luxurious yet wearable knits.  Split into three sections, this book features beautiful small scale projects that let knitters try out new techniques like wrapped stitches, adding beads, and unique lace patterns.

Laura Nelkin's passion for unique, creative design is obvious with each project.  Nelkin shares her design process in the introduction for each pattern and provides a thorough explanation of the techniques showcased in each section of the book.  The projects are beautifully photographed and have a vintage-inspired feel to them that will attract a young, fresh audience. The projects showcased here are best suited for advanced beginners, intermediate and advanced knitters.  Knitters who cast on with this book will end up with a one-of-a-kind piece for wearing or gifting.  I'm already itching to cast on the Bootsy Boot Toppers for the fall season! Thank you to Blogging for Books for providing a review copy of Knockout Knits in exchange for my honest review.