Books Archives - Amy Herzog Designs

The Ultimate Sweater Book

September 7, 2018September 7, 2018 by Amy

Happy Friday, lovely knitters! I’m never secretive about the fact that I’m writing a book, but it still gives me such a thrill to finally open up and share the details with you. We’re getting close to the release date for this guy: The book’s publish date is October 17,…

Work haze

September 12, 2017September 12, 2017 by Amy

Hello again, lovely knitters! SUPER long time, no see – it’s crazy how quickly August and September are zipping by. The Fall KAL sweaters are piling up fast and furious over in the Ravelry thread, Clara Parkes’ amazing new book is in stores now (I’m thrilled to be a part…

State of the Knitting

July 28, 2017July 28, 2017 by Amy

Hello, lovely knitters! And happy Friday – long time, no see! Whereabouts This is usual at this stage in a book, to my deep regret – but this time it’s for a happier reason: We spent last week camping at Acadia National Park, one of my favorite places in the…

Friday round-up

July 7, 2017July 7, 2017 by Amy

Happy Friday, lovely knitters! I hope your week was lovely – it’s gray and rainy here today after a glorious week, and I’m enjoying the chance to curl up with my current sweater project and read. But before you pick up your own needles, I should let you know that…

In defense of the un-tailored sweater (You Can Knit That, volume 1)

September 9, 2016September 9, 2016 by Amy

Happy Friday, lovely knitters! This week, I became a published author for the third time. I love writing books – and I always try to make my books as clear and accessible as they can possibly be. But it must be said (and was said, by my friend Beth, many…

Knit Wear Love sweater profile: The Cardigan

September 10, 2015 by Amy

Knit Wear Love is not a pattern collection. I don’t really write books that are pattern collections. Instead, I want my books to be a great set of references that help you create garments you can’t wait to put on, and never want to take off. Knit Wear Love approaches…

Missive from the Field

July 30, 2015 by Amy

I am 6 weeks away from deadline for my next book, and while I can’t spare a lot of time to type these days, I wanted to give you a little flavor of life around here right now. See you in September! (Maybe.)

KWL Sweater Profile: The Pullover

May 20, 2015May 20, 2015 by Amy

A sweater you’ve made yourself that also happens to be spectacular clothing is knitting nirvana. But when looking at the latest pattern magazine or collection, it can be really hard to separate the aspirational (I want to be in that place, wearing that sweater!) from the practical (what will I…

We have a winner – and a new KAL!

March 15, 2015 by Amy

You all did such a wonderful job commenting in the contest to win Knit Wear Love – thank you!!! I always love reading comments, but this time especially I had such a great time hearing about your style challenges and loves. Thank you for such an excellent and thought-provoking group…

Catching up: The book (and a chance to win it!)

March 9, 2015 by Amy

So in addition to an inter-state move, running my own small business for the first full year, many many teaching trips, and trying to spend as much time with my family as possible… …I wrote a book in 2014. And I haven’t really had much time to tell you about…

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