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Knitting Crush

Some people have girl crushes....some have man crushes...I have knitting crushes!!!

I completely gush all over Alana since stumbling upon her book, Annie and the Swiss Cheese Scarf at my local knitting shop.


I have every intention of teaching both of my children to knit (truth be told, I've tried a few times and they just aren't quite ready yet) but until then, this book has become a staple of our nightly reading sessions. Not only does it have the most adorable rhyme to teach children (and adults in my opinion) how to knit...but the story and illustrations are gorgeous and a great lesson in not giving up.

Then...on another shopping expedition (an international one, at that) I found this beautiful book and instantly fell in love and when I noticed it was written by my knitting crush...it HAD TO BE MINE!!!!


Check it out...the photography is stunning...even if you don't knit you will love curling up with this book!!

Ah....it feels good to let my secret out of the bag...now I'll just have to delete this if I ever meet her...so she doesn't take out a restraining order on my crazy butt! :)




Jen
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