November 19, 2009
color by kristin
as you read this today, david and i are driving east toward the berkshires, where i will be deposited in williamstown, MA for the knitter’s review retreat weekend.
since i can’t be home to write, i prepared another book review for you to read while i travel. i thought it appropriate that the author and designer of today’s new book is kristin nicholas, a designer i have long admired. her farm and life in western massachusetts set the stage for the subject of her new book,
Color By Kristin: How to Design Your Own Beautiful Knits.
and what better time of year to focus on color, when, for most of us, the landscape has turned to a more subtle, neutral palette. we knitters are so very lucky to possess a talent which enables us to create our own color landscapes within our private lives and our community. for those of you who’d like to explore designing in color, or want to try color knitting, this book is a great place to start.
in her latest publication, kristin guides the knitting reader first through an autobiographical timeline revealing the development of her design style and the techniques she uses to draw inspiration from her surroundings. she follows up with several lessons about applying color techniques in knitting and design.
for those who are not familiar with the work of kristin nicholas, this book provides a beautiful window into her long and richly-textured career as a designer and illustrator. her complex combinations of color, stitch pattern, and embellishments have been featured in mainstream publications for over two decades; she has also produced numerous books in several different disciplines of the needle arts and maintains an active blog on which she chronicles her daily life. her charming and original home is a magical kingdom; hers is truly a life of artistry.
in addition to guidance on design, kristin’s new book includes a generous selection of color knitting projects, ranging from basic to complex, with embellishments and without. many are garments, but there are plenty of household accessories included as well.
i feel especially lucky and grateful that kristin offered to answer a few interview questions for us today—let’s turn the “microphone” over to her now!
kristin, tell us about your favorite part of putting this book together; was it developing the projects, the autobiography, the illustrations, or choosing the yarns?
There are so many layers to a book—different processes. I’m sure most knitters don’t think about it when they are holding a book. They just think, “oh yeah, it’s a book.” It takes at least 2 years for me to do a book. That’s a long time in a designer’s life. I started this one just after I finished Kristin Knits but in actuality, it had been percolating for over fifteen years. Soho, the publisher of Color by Kristin “got” what I wanted to present. I have known Trisha Malcom, the Publisher at Soho, for over 15 years. She trusted my judgment and style and just let me go and do what I wanted after she accepted the initial Book Proposal. The Art Director, Diane Lamphron, also understood the presentation I was looking for, my concepts and what I am all about.
Back to your question . . . I think the most enjoyable and my favorite part of doing this book was actually the days of photography. I had a specific vision rattling around in my head for Color By Kristin and Soho was willing to go along with it (just so you know, it doesn’t always go this way). I wanted to photograph the projects here at our farmhouse and on our hill. I wanted to show the knitted projects inside my house with my colorful painted walls in the background. They all go together so nicely. John Gruen, the photographer, is a friend of mine and we have worked together many times here photographing my house for various magazines. He also photographed my Kids Embroidery book. I was ecstatic that Diane Lamphron, Soho’s Art Director, hired him to do all the location photography. John has such a lovely eye for light and I think he really captured the projects and the scenes here at our farm beautifully. The whole team was a lot of fun to work with—Diane, John, his Photo Assistant, Julie the Stylist—it was a great two exhausting days but we got the look I had envisioned!
(Oh, and I didn’t do the illustrations—they are illustrations that Soho owns. I have illustrated many of my books but not this time!)
(readers, descriptions and ordering information for all of the above-mentioned books and more can be seen on kristin’s book page)
in writing your autobiographical sections, what new insights did you take away from examining the timeline of your evolution as a designer? did any of it surprise you, such as a newly-remembered influence?
Ohhhh, you like that part, do you?
(yes, very much; especially the 70s photos—i think i have some just like that!)
We wanted to put a personal slant on the book and Diane (the AD) asked me to see if I could find any old pictures of myself. I looked and looked and couldn’t find any. Then one day, I stumbled up a box in the attic, opened it up and there was my life before I left for college in a box! Wow. Talk about flashbacks!
The thing I realized after writing the Introduction which is called A Life in Color is that I have been working on this book all my life. Color by Kristin is about mixing patterns and color together. It started doing that when I learned to sew when I was nine years old and I haven’t looked back! I’m still doing the same thing I did then only now it is with yarn and knitting and all kinds of other designing. And that is pretty neat to think about.
as a designer, a lot of my own work fulfills me in a purely imaginative (and very important) way, while in reality, the pieces i tend to use or wear the most are the more tailored and practical ones.
what kinds of knits would you say you would use or wear the most? which projects satisfy your “fantasy self”?
Oh, you should see my wardrobe!! I live on a sheep farm and I can’t get out the door and into the car without getting some bit of brown stuff on me! Whether it is mud or muck or dogs jumping up and down. I have a really boring wardrobe because it is functional—lots of brown, black, navy, khaki. I’m wearing the same handknit sweaters that I made 20 years ago—that is the ones that were oversized and I can still fit into.
There are lots of accessories in this book and that’s where I tend to be colorful in my wardrobe. I wear colorful scarves, hats and mittens. But truth be told, I have barely any Kristin-made pieces because they all tend to migrate to publishers and magazines. I never have time to knit for myself—I’m always on some kind of deadline.
As for my “fantasy self” I have no clue—I don’t have time to think about that! We have a sheep farm and sell our lamb meat frozen direct to the public and to restaurants so whenever I’m not working on a book or magazine project, I’m juggling one of the balls bouncing around here on our farm.
since many knitspot readers have a big interest in lace, which has quite a different weight and texture from the more solid color work that you present, can you draw a few correlations between these seemingly disparate types of knitting that might give lace knitters a better understanding of the allure of color work?
I have knit lace in my day and I know why people like to do it. Lace knitters like to follow a charted pattern and watch it develop before their eyes. For me it is the same thing with colorwork—following a chart and watching the colorful pattern build up slowly on my needles. Fair Isle knitting is incredibly addicting—just like lace!
One reason I think lace knitters (or cable knitters too) like to work in those techniques is they are afraid of combining colors together themselves. They like the security of picking one color and buying enough for a project. And that is fine.
I know it can be scary to knit with many colors. I frequently see the terror in knitters’ eyes when I teach classes. Color By Kristin has a lot of instruction for learning about working with color. What all knitters have to realize is there is a learning curve to every technique. Everyone starts working on a basic sock or scarf and then they continually add skills as their knitting knowledge progresses. That is the same way it is with working with color. You get better with every project you try!
I suggest knitters start with a small colorful project to get their feet wet. If they make several little different projects each in a different colorway they will feel more confident with their color-aptitude! And it is really SO MUCH FUN!
(don’t you just love her?? hee-hee!)
is there a project you’d like to create some day that is so fantastical, you are still building up the courage to try it?
I have tons of swatches hanging around here in various bags from over 25 years of designing. I want to sew them altogether and make a blanket or two. I think that would be great. But I guess I need a deadline to do it and I also might need a hand or two with the sewing! The swatches are all different sizes so it would be like a giant jigsaw puzzle to get it all to fit together!
kristen, thank you so much for participating in this blog tour and gracing us with an interview. i’m sure i can speak for everyone reading this in wishing you the BEST of luck with your new book and a happy holiday season to you and your family!
we have been speaking today with designer kristin nicholas about her new book, Color By Kristin: How to Design Your Own Beautiful Knits, published by sixth&spring books, new york.
once again, the publisher has generously offered to send a copy of kristin’s new book to one lucky reader. if you’d like to be added to a drawing for a copy of color by kristin, please leave a comment by sunday, november 22nd at 9 pm, telling me you’d like a copy. we’ll announce the winner next week.
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155 Comments
November 19th, 2009 at 6:26 am
Thank you for the review. I love Kristin’s books.
November 19th, 2009 at 6:53 am
Yes, I have found lace knitting to be a fun new challenge (I have Anne’s Rivolo on my needles at present), and yes, I am shy about trying color. But Kristen’s comment about color knitting being a similar thrill gets me excited about trying it on what I’d like to do for my next project: mittens a la Kristen!
November 19th, 2009 at 7:03 am
Hi Anne,
Here’s wishing you good travels.
I am one person that is rather intimidated by the idea of combining colours. I would love to see Kristen’s book in person.
All the best,
Dawn
November 19th, 2009 at 7:20 am
Kristin makes one want to knit every color and shade that exsists!
I just returned from the Berkshires…enjoy your stay…it is beautiful.
November 19th, 2009 at 7:31 am
Thank you for the review. I hadn’t “met” Kristen yet, and found the interview very interesting.
Have fun in the Berkshires. It’s a lovely place to visit!
November 19th, 2009 at 7:39 am
Thank you for the book review! Hope you’re having a safe journey. Enjoy your holiday…
November 19th, 2009 at 8:16 am
Loved the review of the book. I have had the pleasure of meeting Kristin and she is full of energy. Her color work is inspirational and their lamb stew meat is yummy! Welcome to Williamstown!
November 19th, 2009 at 8:48 am
Enticing interview. I’m finishing up my first colorwork sweater and was surprised by how much fun I had. Not a social knit – I must count aloud, but I loved how the design grew. Very similar to cross stitching.
I hope your drive was relaxing and productive. Happy Thursday!
November 19th, 2009 at 8:50 am
I have long admired Kristen’s bold colour sense. Though I adore colour and spend a lot of time exploring (in spinning, knitting and quilting), I am still hesitant in trying some of the wonderful bold and even unusual combinations she tries…and they all work!!!
Great interview — many thanks, Anne
November 19th, 2009 at 8:52 am
I would love to have a copy! I’m totally addicted to color, and I’ve had a hankering to do some fair isle for a while.
November 19th, 2009 at 8:57 am
I’d love a copy of the book. Thanks for the excellent review!
November 19th, 2009 at 9:02 am
I’d love a copy of Kristin’s book – all the colorwork I’ve tried so far has been simple, limited to only 2 colors…but I definitely want to try more!
Anne – I’m looking forward to meeting you at Trumpet Hill in Albany after turkey day. Safe travels!
November 19th, 2009 at 9:06 am
Anne-
Safe travels and I hope there’s great weather for some lovely walks in the Berkshires! I’d LOVE a copy of Kristin’s book. Thanks for the review!!!
cheers!
November 19th, 2009 at 9:15 am
Have a great trip and a wonderful holiday! Thanks for the great review. I’d love to win a copy.
November 19th, 2009 at 9:16 am
I too am afraid of combining colouring in my knitting and would love to be inspired by Kristen’s book. People think I wear lots of bright colours but in fact I just manage to fool them by wearing a lot of red.
November 19th, 2009 at 9:17 am
I’d love a copy of the book! Thanks!
November 19th, 2009 at 9:22 am
I would love a copy of Kristen’s book. I have been knitting for about 3 years now and am about to take the leap into the world of color knitting.
November 19th, 2009 at 9:28 am
I love the look of this book. thanks for the interview and the pictures. Enjoy WIlliamstown. It is a lovely area. If you want a different look at the Berkshires, check out North Adams. Mass Moca is a hmmmmm interesting modern art museum located in an old factory. We stayed at the hotel across the street. It was made made from former mill workers homes.(called the Porches).
I would love to be entered in your drawing:)
November 19th, 2009 at 9:30 am
I’ve never seen Kristin’s designs before. They’re beautiful…thanks for sharing!
It’s so fun how the intricate details in colorwork really do make a piece. It is a lot like lace, really, isn’t it?
November 19th, 2009 at 9:34 am
Since I’ve always wanted to “attempt” to try color in my knitting this book might be the inspiration I need. Please add me to the drawing.
November 19th, 2009 at 9:40 am
Lovely book. Hope to see you at Trumpet Hill.
November 19th, 2009 at 9:45 am
Thanks for the illuminating interview. I’m very timid about color and would love a copy of Kristin’s book to give me more confidence.
November 19th, 2009 at 9:50 am
I am also somewhat intimidated by color knitting and would love to be included in the drawing.
November 19th, 2009 at 9:58 am
What an interesting, sorta scary book! haha Some of the color combinations in the pillow covers are amazing! South American weaving also has some interesting color combinations but nothing like what is in the book! Would love a copy!
Enjoy the knitting retreat!
November 19th, 2009 at 10:07 am
Just last year I tried my first color work and it’s so much fun! It’s so interesting to watch the pattern develop as you knit. Thanks for an awesome review! This would be a great book to add to a knitters library.
November 19th, 2009 at 10:13 am
Color is exactly what we need in the coming winter!!I would love a copy of the book
November 19th, 2009 at 10:15 am
Anne,
I’ve been in the mood to do some colorwork all fall. I’d love to see Kristen’s book.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your mom.
Anne Marie
November 19th, 2009 at 10:29 am
Pick me please!
(Sorry for delurking only when I might get a prize, but I read and enjoy your blog every day.)
November 19th, 2009 at 10:35 am
I would love the book. My fears are not of the mixtures of color but of the process of changing colors while knitting. It’s time to learn!
November 19th, 2009 at 10:55 am
What a fabulous-looking book – I’d love a copy!
November 19th, 2009 at 10:56 am
I love Kristin’s designs and am ready to delve into my first colorwork project. This book would be a great way to do it!
November 19th, 2009 at 11:07 am
Kristin’s blog, book and knitting are fabulous, I would love a copy of her book. She is very inspirational!
November 19th, 2009 at 11:11 am
I’d Love a copy of this book; it looks wonderful. Have a great trip and can’t wait to see what you’ve made along the way
November 19th, 2009 at 11:15 am
Thank you for this wonderful review Anne. I would love to be added to the drawing for the book. These colors are so warm and rich. Happy and safe travels to you and David.
November 19th, 2009 at 11:18 am
Two of my favorite knitter/designer/writers in one blog post! Sure, I’d like a chance to win Kristin’s book. My daughter is named Kristen, so I think I should win!
November 19th, 2009 at 11:21 am
Fun interview! I’d love to win this book.
November 19th, 2009 at 11:25 am
I need to learn more about color. I’d love a copy of this book.
November 19th, 2009 at 11:26 am
Thank you for giving us some wonderful insights into Kristen’s design process. I read her blog faithfully, and so enjoy her photography and tales of farm life (esp. during lambing season!). Her color sense is so wonderful. I would love a copy of her book.
November 19th, 2009 at 11:26 am
What a great interview, and how fun to see it this morning while you are on the road. Those oversize pillows have my fingers just itching to learn Fair Isle. Kristin was absolutely right about the reason I stick to single color projects. I’m looking forward to reading this book and seeing what she has to say about learning to combine various colors.
Have a great trip!
November 19th, 2009 at 11:29 am
Reading your review and seeing those color images just makes me giddy! That foot stool, those darling little girls in sweaters, those pillows! Can’t you just see those pillows on top of your Rhinebeck blanket? Wow! Hours and hours of reading, re-reading and conjuring pleasure. Clearly I would like to be in the drawing please. I’m also adding this one to my Christmas wish list–what an essential reference tool. Thanks for turning my attention to the book more fully Anne.
November 19th, 2009 at 11:31 am
Thank you for the book review…now I want a copy! *chuckling* I think my library knows me as the knitting and baking lady with the 30 childrens’ books in every bag. I’m going to go poke around and see if I can put myself on the waiting list for that book. The photos you showed were wonderful, some great kids stuff that is whimsical, and not garrish. The throw pillows really got my eye…never really thought of them as something to knit.
Enjoy your vacation and your travels!
November 19th, 2009 at 11:37 am
Enjoyed reading the review of Kristen’s new book. I would love to be the lucky person to get the free copy!
November 19th, 2009 at 11:38 am
That does look like a great book! I have yet to do fair isle knitting. all those colors scare me. I’m afraid I will end up in a big tangled mess! I’ve done at most 3 colors in stripes, lol. I’m not sure if I’m coordinated enough to do more than that.
November 19th, 2009 at 11:47 am
Such a great interview! I have been reading Kristin’s blog for years now and have found it so inspirational and it really feeds my spirit! Onward with colour
November 19th, 2009 at 11:56 am
Anne, I envy you with your travels to Mass. in the Fall, I know the colors are so beautiful, along with the crisp Autumn breezes..such wonderful sweater weather,,
I have just read your wonderful review of ‘Kristin’s new book…it is so very inspiring..Myself I love Fair isle…Enjoy your trip..
November 19th, 2009 at 11:57 am
I would love a copy of Kristin’s new book. I read every word of her blog. It makes me feel happy, as my husband and I spent the first five years of our marriage in the Brattleboro, VT, area just over the border from Kristin’s hill.
November 19th, 2009 at 12:04 pm
Just wanted to say that I LOVE Kirsten’s blog… I read hers as regularly as I do yours. (which is to say every time you all post)
But don’t enter me in the drawing because I already have a copy. And it IS a great book! I want so bad to make so many of the sweaters and things in the book… even though it’s not my clothing style at all. I think I will have to make a pillow or two and that ottoman though. And the jacket. And maybe a hat or…
November 19th, 2009 at 12:24 pm
I love Kristin’s work and her blog. I used her blog to help my daughter with her daily reading!
Have a safe trip!
November 19th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
This looks like a beautiful book. Now I want to go knit a bunch of colorwork. Sigh.
November 19th, 2009 at 12:30 pm
I adore Kristen’s designs (and have knitted several of her Classic Elite patterns) so please please please enter me in the drawing!!
November 19th, 2009 at 12:31 pm
Oh, yes…I’d love to win a copy of the book! Have a great trip!
November 19th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
Oh wow! I would love to be entered in the book drawing…I love her colorwork!
November 19th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
Diving in to a book of such inspiring color would be perfect right now – as 4 new inches of new snow cover up the colors outside. Please sign me up for the drawing, and thanks for leaving us a great book review!
November 19th, 2009 at 12:49 pm
This is a great interview! I so wish I had an eye for color like Kristin’s.
Have a great trip!!
November 19th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
Oh, I would LOVE a copy! I have been following Kristin’s blog for a while now and am anxious/excited to try my hand at colour knitting.
November 19th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
I’d love to win a copy of the book. I think the projects in it would both challenge and inspire me.
November 19th, 2009 at 1:17 pm
Lovely interview. Thanks, Anne! Hope you and David are enjoying a safe trip. Have a wonderful time!
November 19th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
What a great interview. And since colorwork is one area where my knitting is seriously lacking, I’d love to win the copy of the book — it sounds like it would be a terrific addition to any knitter’s bookshelves!
And have a safe and fun trip!
November 19th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
The review was interesting and the projects beautiful (I especially like some of the pillows)! Please include me in the drawing.
November 19th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
Hi Anne-what a fun interview. I would love a copy of Kristin’s new book. It sounds like a great read with lots of inspiration. Thanks!
November 19th, 2009 at 2:07 pm
I know what she means about terror :>) I have just started my first fair isle project after twenty years away from it and can feel the panic subsiding as I get back into the rhythm of the colors. I would love a copy of Kristin’s book.
November 19th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
What a bright spot on a dreary day. Would love to see all of the book.
November 19th, 2009 at 2:23 pm
I would say colorwork is one of my favorite types of knitting, but I have usually stuck to the traditional types of patterns and projects. I like Kristin’s bold geometric patterns! I would love to receive a copy of Kristin’s book to learn more~
November 19th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
Anne, great interview and that looks like a wonderful book.
Have safe trip and a Happy Thanksgiving.
Hugs!
November 19th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
I love reading knitting book reviews by other knitters – thanks for sharing your thoughts on this one!
November 19th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
I love colorwork but need other people’s inspiration to do it. It looks like Kristen’s book fills the bill. Have a great trip Anne!
November 19th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
I’ve always admired Kristin’s designs. I even have a set of newsletters she published in the early 80’s before she moved to Mass. Lovely designs. A shot of color is sorely needed during November! Please include me in the drawing.
Anne
November 19th, 2009 at 2:48 pm
hey i like color knitting (one of my first knits was a starmore design for my son) and i live on a farm (though it’s cows here, and only a couple of sheep).
wouldn’t mind a book by a fellow color lover.
November 19th, 2009 at 2:51 pm
I just took a stranded colorwork class; this book sounds like just the thing I need!
November 19th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
I just LOVE all of her stuff! The colorwork she does is just amazing! Sign me up please!
November 19th, 2009 at 3:05 pm
I would love a copy as I am starting to do a lot more colourwork and enjoying it!
November 19th, 2009 at 3:42 pm
I’ve tried color work a few times with mixed success. I’d love a copy of a book written by someone like Kristen who is so much a master of the mystery! Sign me up, mahalo nui loa (thank you very much)!
November 19th, 2009 at 3:43 pm
I’ve tried color work a few times with mixed success. I’d love a copy of a book written by someone like Kristin who is so much a master of the mystery! Sign me up, mahalo nui loa (thank you very much)!
November 19th, 2009 at 3:50 pm
Wow I would love a book! Kristin sounds wonderful. I do love to do color work but so far its only in hats.
November 19th, 2009 at 3:56 pm
Looks like a great book. Please put my name into the drawing.
Thanks,
Denise
November 19th, 2009 at 4:05 pm
Please enter me in the drawing! The book looks very inspirational. Love that footstool!
November 19th, 2009 at 4:11 pm
Hooray! I would love to enter the drawing for this book. Just what I need, an addiction to color as well as lace.
November 19th, 2009 at 4:11 pm
What a gorgeous book! I’d love to have a copy.
November 19th, 2009 at 4:17 pm
A lovely book about a topic I’d like to explore more in my knitting! Thanks for offering it!
November 19th, 2009 at 4:24 pm
I probably won’t be the lucky one, but I’ll at least try. I have checked out her other book “Kristin Knits” from the library before and thoroughly enjoyed it!
November 19th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
Love the colors: so happy and fresh. Count me in on the contest!
November 19th, 2009 at 4:49 pm
I would love a copy, too! I’m also starting to do more colorwork and would love ideas! Thank you!
November 19th, 2009 at 4:58 pm
I would love a copy of Kristin’s new book. I’ve been a fan of her work for sometime.
November 19th, 2009 at 5:20 pm
Anne, would love to have a copy of Kristin’s book – such gorgeous colors.
November 19th, 2009 at 5:36 pm
Sounds like a great book. I would love to receive a copy of it.
Have a great trip!
Lynn
November 19th, 2009 at 6:04 pm
I love her,thank you for this interview! It would be great to win a copy of her book.
November 19th, 2009 at 6:24 pm
wow, I would love this book!
November 19th, 2009 at 6:59 pm
Please include me in the drawing for a copy of this book. I love the idea that we can try small projects and improve our skills in color work. As a somewhat colorphobic knitter and weaver, I like the idea that there is hope for me…I just need practice!
November 19th, 2009 at 7:17 pm
Have a great trip!
Please enter me to win a copy of this beautiful book
Thanks!!!!!
November 19th, 2009 at 7:44 pm
AFter reading your review, I want to just sit down and read Kristin’s book and like she said “start out with a small color project” to begin with.
November 19th, 2009 at 7:56 pm
What a great book, I’d love a copy. Interesting what she said about lace knitters and colour knitters being similar – following a chart and seeing the product appear.
November 19th, 2009 at 9:02 pm
Hi Anne,
Enjoy your holiday.
I would love Kristin’s Colors – have no confidence at all in putting colors together….and would love to be able to gain some of her knowledge.
Thanks for the opportunity!
November 19th, 2009 at 9:06 pm
What a beautiful book. I’m one of those one-color-at-a-time people, but I’d love to change that.
Hope you have a wonderful and relaxing retreat!
November 19th, 2009 at 9:06 pm
What beautiful color designs. I’d love of copy of this book. Thanks for the review and interview.
November 19th, 2009 at 9:15 pm
I’d love a copy of her book! Thanks.
November 19th, 2009 at 9:44 pm
I’d really like the opportunity to learn color techniques correctly! I did one fair-isle purse – would love to learn the techniques and expand my skill!
November 19th, 2009 at 10:01 pm
What a great interview, and sweet book! I’d love to add that to my library – anything to help me with color knitting!
November 19th, 2009 at 10:13 pm
Hope you have a wonderful trip and holiday. Would love a copy of Kristen’s book for inspiration.
Kathy
November 19th, 2009 at 10:17 pm
Thanks again for another inspiring interview with a talented designer. Put me on the list for that copy of her book.
I love Kristin’s comparison of colorwork to lace knitting—I think she has a good point!
happy travels—
November 19th, 2009 at 10:36 pm
Great interview. I will look for this book. Thanks.
November 19th, 2009 at 11:18 pm
Anne, I love your blog and this great review of Kristin’s new book is no exception. I’ve been following both blogs for quite some time now, but rarely comment. I can’t resist this opportunity to tell you that I would love to have a copy of Kristin’s book–what a treasure. I am just now working on my first colorwork, and am loving it. Thank you for your generosity.
November 19th, 2009 at 11:47 pm
Safe travels, Anne. I’d love a copy of Kristin’s book!
Ann
November 20th, 2009 at 12:16 am
Great review! I’d love to have a copy of her book.
November 20th, 2009 at 12:24 am
I’m a color addict — and would love a copy of Kristin’s book.
November 20th, 2009 at 12:37 am
Oh! I’d “like a copy by sunday, november 22nd at 9 pm” – or anytime really!
Thanks and travel safely!
November 20th, 2009 at 12:57 am
Color, color, color…I dream in color. That’s what it’s all about. Thanks for the review. I’m anxious to get a look at Kristin’s book.
November 20th, 2009 at 2:18 am
oh my goodness yes. I’d be honored to be entered for a chance at this book. (off I go to click on all the links and catch more glimpses of that amazing colorwork!)
November 20th, 2009 at 2:34 am
I love Kristin’s work – so inspiring! I’d love to see it as soon as possible!
November 20th, 2009 at 4:00 am
I am a color freak!
I would LOVE a copy of “Color by Kristin”. I will learn to design and knit our new grandaughter a donkey out of Julia yarn!
And then I will knit a pair of socks to satisfy my “fantasy self”
Thanks for bringing color into our world Kristin!
November 20th, 2009 at 5:00 am
I would love a copy of this book. I have loved Kristin’s work for a very long time,
November 20th, 2009 at 6:31 am
I would love a copy of this book. Living in Western Scotland in the middle of the wettest weather on record, I could really use a shot of some joyous colours right now!
Helen (very damp) in Scotland x
November 20th, 2009 at 8:55 am
I would love a copy.
November 20th, 2009 at 9:08 am
I’d love to win a book!
November 20th, 2009 at 10:10 am
Happy travels Anne. This was a fun fill in for you blog, not the usual flavour but totally an enjoyable read. I’d love to see the real life book to match up with it.
November 20th, 2009 at 10:54 am
Oh my — those pillows are calling to me! I would *love* a copy of this book.
November 20th, 2009 at 11:28 am
I’d love to have a copy
November 20th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
Thanks, Anne…with an ‘e’! I went straight to her sight and found another kindred spirit. I love her work and ordered yet another pattern for my Christmas knitting pile.
November 20th, 2009 at 1:55 pm
Thank you for the interview. Please toss me in for the drawing and please take some down time for yourself. Enjoy your time at home and Happy Thanksgiving to you!
November 20th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
Oh, I would love that book!
November 20th, 2009 at 2:36 pm
I have to stop drooling
Please include me in the drawing!!! I’ll most likely buy it though 
November 20th, 2009 at 2:46 pm
I would love to have a copy of that book! and I love your website!
November 20th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
loved the interview, include me in the drawing
November 20th, 2009 at 3:05 pm
I would absolutely love to own a copy of this book. My knitting skills are now at the point where I need to take those first courageous steps toward something bold and colorful. Thanks for the chance to own such a wonderful book!!!
November 20th, 2009 at 3:06 pm
Thanks Anne. Its always interesting to hear about other designers. (You being my favorite, of course!) It would be nice to learn something different and using colors would so brighten up the winter months. I’ll definitely check out her books.
Have a Great trip!
November 20th, 2009 at 3:27 pm
Wonderful review! I would love to have Kristen’s book. I’m new to colorwork and have done some small items. I’m ready to branch out.
Anne, have a lovely trip east. Thanks for your constant inspiration!
November 20th, 2009 at 4:22 pm
It’s a lovely book and great inspiration. Would love a copy. Thanks for posting about it!
November 20th, 2009 at 5:13 pm
I’ve been thinking non-stop about colorwork lately. I haven’t tried it before (I’m a little scared!) but it’s time I took the plunge.
November 20th, 2009 at 5:27 pm
I would love this book. I grew up in Norway and as a teenager I knitted several Norwegian fair isle style sweaters and was very comfortable with colourwork. Recently I’ve been addicted to lace and only occasionally do colourwork but this might just be the incentive I need to get back into doing more colourword again. Loved the interview.
November 20th, 2009 at 5:37 pm
I would love to have a copy of this book. It looks fatastic !!
November 20th, 2009 at 5:53 pm
That was an inspiring review! I wasn’t familiar with Kristin’s work and excited to learn more. I would love to have a copy of the book.
November 20th, 2009 at 5:54 pm
Book me please! C:
November 20th, 2009 at 7:02 pm
The book looks very interesting, I’d love to have it!
November 20th, 2009 at 7:07 pm
I love those gray socks with the flowered/ruffled cuffs! The matching mittens are great too, although I don’t think I’d get much use out of them here in San Diego. I would love to win a copy of this book!
November 20th, 2009 at 8:01 pm
I love color too! I can’t imagine how anyone would be afraid of it, yet I see that when I teach stranded knitting.
Kristin’s eye for color is fantastic!
November 20th, 2009 at 9:40 pm
Me too please! Kristin’s work is very distinct & the colours & combinations are pretty perfect for my daughter, I suspect.
November 20th, 2009 at 10:41 pm
For many years, I stuck to neutral colors, earth tones, ans so forth. I’m so glad I’ve come to live with color, as Kristin has!
November 20th, 2009 at 11:25 pm
well, of course, I would love a copy of Color by Kristin! I’m coming out of my Black Period (thank goodness) and I already have her “Colorful Stitchery” which I love and which is doing its best to make an embroiderer out of me (well at least a blanket stitcher out of me)!
November 21st, 2009 at 12:10 am
What a nice interview…I would love to win this book, as I need to grow up a bit as a knitter and this looks like just the kick I need to get me headed in that colorful direction!
Thanks for such a nice blog…always enjoy reading!
Krystn Madrine
November 21st, 2009 at 12:23 am
Love her use of color! and patterning! I look forward to viewing this book for real.
November 21st, 2009 at 12:58 am
Thank you for the review. I would love to be in the drawing and bring some colour into my life.
Thanks
November 21st, 2009 at 2:47 am
Thanks for the review and interview. I would love to have a coy of this book!
November 21st, 2009 at 5:14 am
This book release is most welcome, the photos and projects are inspiring. Cannot resist the temptation to try to win a copy in this grey month – color, more color is just the right prescription.
Well wishes to you both!
November 21st, 2009 at 6:41 am
Wonderful interview! I would love a copy of this book… I am one of those who is truly afraid of color!
November 21st, 2009 at 8:54 am
Great interview. I didn’t know about the autobiographical slant. It gives another layer to a designer’s process. Thanks for offering this to your readers, and please sign me up for the drawing.
November 21st, 2009 at 10:44 am
Please include me in the drawing for this fabulous book. I look forward to seeing/meeting you in Albany next week at Trumpet Hill!
November 21st, 2009 at 10:56 am
I love Kristen’s work! Thanks for the interview and the contest.
November 21st, 2009 at 12:07 pm
LOVE! pick me!
November 21st, 2009 at 1:50 pm
Love the colors in the photos of Kristen’s new book would love to have a copy of the book. Have fun in the Berkshires. My sister lives in western Mass and it is beautiful country!
November 21st, 2009 at 5:18 pm
Great interview – thank you! I would love to be in the drawing for Kristin’s book.
November 21st, 2009 at 10:00 pm
I’d love a copy of the book. Thanks for the excellent review! I am really interested in learning about color techniques. Thanks Debi
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:16 am
I love knitting books with tons of text (especially personal)–please count me in!
November 22nd, 2009 at 4:22 am
I’d love to get a copy of Color by Kristin. Great interview.
November 22nd, 2009 at 7:39 am
I am in the terror club, but would love to mend my ways. Yes, I think I would love this book.
November 22nd, 2009 at 10:04 pm
In case I’m not too late…
Thanks!
November 22nd, 2009 at 10:32 pm
I’m probably too late–darn! Let’s think about time zones?