Carol Peterson Hennekens

Helpful votes received on reviews: 86% (57 of 66)

Location: Colorado Springs, CO United States

In My Own Words:

I'm a boomer living in Colorado Springs. I was raised in Oakland, California and married a Wisconsinite - hence a tendency to favor books with all three settings. My fiction reading falls into a couple of categories -- book club 'serious' fiction (much of which I don't like but I love seeing my friends); single title romances and mysteries. Mysteries are a new addiction and I'm trying to read s… Read more

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Top Reviewer Ranking: 56,064 - Total Helpful Votes: 57 of 66

Arans & Celtics: The Best of Knitter's Magazine by Rick Mondragon	10 of 10 people found the following review helpful Great classic looks collected under one cover, Jan 30 2004 The decision for many buyers on whether to buy this lovely trade paperback may well rest on how long you've subscribed to Knitters Magazine and just organized you are. This book is another in their series of "best of" books and it includes over 30 beautiful sweaters. However, they only took patterns out of eight issues (16, 40,44,46,48,51,56,and 60). So, if you've subscribed since the mid-90's (as I have) you probably own most of the patterns already. Still, I plan to keep my copy for the sheer convenience of having so many patterns in one place and the knowledge that all the quirks should be fixed for these often complex patterns. If redundancy isn't an issue for you,… Read more

The Knitting Experience: Book 2: The Purl Stitch (Knitting Experience series) by Sally Melville	8 of 8 people found the following review helpful No Einstein Coat but still a welcome addition to my library, Sep 26 2003 Straight out of the gate I must say that I am a huge fan of Sally Melville's books. "Styles" remains my bible for ideas on stash reduction and I've told enough friends to buy "The Knit Stitch" that I could qualify for a referral fee. That being said, "The Purl Stitch" is a very good book overall. The book is a terrific book for the advanced beginning knitter who's ready for some interesting looks but appreciates (and needs) a detailed pattern that doesn't assume much prior knowledge. This is the same as "The Knit Stitch." Where this book differs is in what it offers the advanced knitter. The earlier book may have all been garter but the designs were so spectacular (most notetably… Read more

Jean Frost Jackets: Fabric, Fit, and Finish for Today's Knits by Jean Frost	4 of 4 people found the following review helpful Classy collection of sweaters for meetings or the office, Mar 14 2003 While much of the fun of knitting is making colorful, comfortable clothing for relaxation, there are times when a knitter needs to look "presentable." "Jackets" is a terrific resource for any knitter who wants to look professional while enjoying the sense of accomplishment and individuality that a handknit garment can bring. This book provides 21 patterns of office suitable cardigans and Channel style jackets, all of which would look as polished as a blazer or a suit jacket. The looks are sharp but traditional enough not to go out of style quickly. Each pattern runs 4 to 6 pages with several photo angles and detailed instructions. The end of the book features a section on finishing… Read more

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