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In a way, this post is related to my earlier post about changes in publishing. One of the signs of a publishing renaissance is the growing number of self-pubished ebooks we’re seeing in the craft world.
…Like this one! The uber-talented Lee has just released an ebook of ten patterns for her 10-Yard Cuff designs. All of them are simple to make, beautiful to wear, and great for consuming leftover yarns.
And, Lee sent me a copy to give away on this here blog! So, knitters, to enter to win, leave a comment here and tell me what your thoughts are on ebooks.
I’ll choose a winner at random on Monday, June 8th at noon PST. Good Luck! And, congratulations, Lee!
UPDATE: Congratulations to Amy, who scored the ebook. Happy Knitting!
As with all other styles of things, it’s a great format for some cases and not as great for others. I prefer ones that don’t require hardcopy in order to be useful. I love the embedded hyperlink and in-text searching features they can include. I think they need to be carefully formatted in consideration of this style’s advantages, rather than using the usual book design parameters that often don’t translate well within an ebook format. The best ebooks are created by authors and book designers who have a clear understanding of how the reader will use and review the information. That said, love the look of these cuffs and this long-time old knitter would enjoy winning this draw.
As with all other styles of things, it’s a great format for some cases and not as great for others. I prefer ones that don’t require hardcopy in order to be useful. I love the embedded hyperlink and in-text searching features they can include. I think they need to be carefully formatted in consideration of this style’s advantages, rather than using the usual book design parameters that often don’t translate well within an ebook format. The best ebooks are created by authors and book designers who have a clear understanding of how the reader will use and review the information. That said, love the look of these cuffs and this long-time old knitter would enjoy winning this draw.