Faithful readers will know that I tend to be start-struck around the knitterati. Need proof? Read my reviews of both Winter & Summer TNNA!

So, this morning, when I got a personal note from the Catherine Ham, thanking me for the review I wrote of her (must have!) 25 Gorgeous Sweaters For the Brand New Knitter that I did for Black Purl Magazine, I was floored!

I have to confess, there are two books that I pull out from my knitting library often, and that usually find their way next to my bedside: The Vogue Ultimate Knitting Book, and 25 Gorgeous Sweaters!

In fact, the very first sweater I made with high-end yarns was from 25 Sweaters. My MIL loved it!