Welcome to the November issue of Potter Craft News!
Dear Crafters,
Phew—October flew by. We were working and playing extra hard this month. Some highlights included Stitches East in Baltimore, MD, and the New York Sheep & Wool Festival in Rhinebeck. Stitches East marked the kickoff to Kaffe Fassett’s tour, and it was really amazing to hear him speak to a completely rapt audience.
Rhinebeck provided a totally different but completely amazing experience. There are plenty of wrap-ups on the blogosphere about the picture-perfect weekend, so I won’t delve too deeply here. A couple highlights were seeing a huge line for Clara Parkes as she lovingly signed copies of her first-ever brand-new book, The Knitter's Book of Yarn, sharing much silliness with Kay and Ann, reconnecting with Margrit and Albrecht at Morehouse Farm, and meeting Jessica and Casey from Ravelry, who hosted a lively party.
No doubt November will be as packed with as much fun as we gear up for the holidays. With any luck (and a lot of planning), I’m going to make my holiday gifts this year. The books featured this month will certainly provide lots of inspiration for the gift itself, but also fun ways to show off the presentation. I hope you find something that inspires you.
Happy crafting!
Rosy Ngo, Editorial Director
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Visit the websites of
some of our current & upcoming authors:
Nancy Alden
Julie Carles &
Jordana Jacobs
Wenlan Chia
Compai
Suss Cousins
Fiona Ellis
Kaffe Fassett
Kay Gardiner &
Ann Shayne
Berta Karapetyan
Amy Karol
Eugenia Kim
John Loecke
Nikol Lohr
Margrit Lohrer
Tara Jon Manning
Annie Modesitt
Ashley Paige
Jeanne Williamson
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How to Make Books
From zines you can fold in a minute to luxurious leather journals and sumptuous sketchbooks, How to Make Books will walk you through the easy basics of bookmaking.
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Indigo Knits
The true beauty of denim yarn comes to life in this practical and inspirational guide to creating, washing, and wearing indigo-dyed knitwear.
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 The Yarn Lover’s Guide to Hand Dyeing
For anyone who wants to take their craft to the next level by creating handpainted yarns comes a practical primer for at-home dyeing. Learn quick stovetop techniques, space dyeing, and trouble-free methods for immersion and handpainting.
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Boho Baby Knits
A fun, smart, and creative guide for bohemian parents to knit up projects with personality. From baby leg warmers that exude mod glamour to a striped vest perfect for the sandbox set, Boho Baby Knits features 25 colorful and offbeat designs to knit and wear any time of the year.
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Toys to Crochet
Whip up a little magic for the kids you love with 25 patterns for personalized toys. Toys to Crochet is a unique collection of easy-to-crochet dolls and accessories, animals, and toys kids will love to cuddle.
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Custom Made Gift Tags
Once you’ve cast off, sewn up the seams, or trimmed the edges, you’ll need a gift tag to highlight your handmade gift.
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Princess Mitts
The Knitter's Book of Yarn
Craft in America highlights the work of America’s most interesting craft artists past and present.
 
Mandy R. of Adelaide, South Australia, from Toys to Sew
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