Knit Nordic, knit simple with new books

A good way to get through mud season is to make sure there are new knitting books around to while away the doldrums as the switch from winter to spring mode swings into gear. Here are a few tomes knitters may find of interest:

“ Quick Nordic Knits: 50 Socks, Hats and Mittens ” by Ann-Mari Nilsson, published in conjunction with the Swedish Handcraft Association by Trafalgar Square Books, offers 41 designs with 12 variations. Knit a hat, mittens, socks and ankle warmers all in the Spruce design. Or set your sights on stripes such as the ear-flap cap done in blue and gray.

The Ugly Christmas Sweater Party | Online Universities

College parties have become more sophisticated over the years. It used to be a group of friends could deploy a barrel and buy pizza and they could call a party. It seems that not enough these days. One of the most popular party themes today is the "ugly Christmas sweater" party. You do not have to use your imagination to imagine what the party looks like. The objective of this Christmas is to dress in the ugliest winter / Christmas sweater you can find. Students have a blast trying to outdo each other in terms of who can wear the jersey the worst taste.

Remember 49ers Fans: Draft Is More Art Than Science

1. "How could anybody get it so right, so fast, so good?" asked Jenkins' editor at Golf Digest, Jerry Tarde, who introduced Jenkins during the ceremony. "He is golf's most influential writer." Here's what the Alliss and Jenkins - two of golf's all-time
2. But also remember this: the draft is more art than science, and for every wonderful gift there are lumps of coal and ugly sweaters from grandma. This year's draft can be enjoyed by rabid fans for the banter it produces, the speculation and the hours of