Over the Counter #244

What books caught my eye this week as they passed over the library counter and under my scanner? Some seasonal choices to help you plan for next year this week...

Merry Christmas!!

First up is 55 Christmas Balls to Knit: Colorful Festive Ornaments by Arne and Carlos.

From the publisher, Trafalgar Square Books:

"Who doesn’t love Christmas decorations? They are colorful and festive and bring joy to many both in the making and the decorating. Now Norwegian knitwear design stars Arne and Carlos bring fun-filled holiday crafting to knitters everywhere with their ornamental balls. They are easy to knit, easy to stuff and once you get knitting you won’t want to stop. Inspired by traditional Norwegian patterns each ball is a unique handmade creation ready to become a holiday heirloom. They are ideal for the tree, wreaths, mantels, centerpieces and window dressings, and make perfect gifts for friends and family. This book is bursting with creativity and inspiration, with one set of instructions and 55 patterns pick up your needles and start knitting."

And how about Rock Your Ugly Christmas Sweater by Anne Maria Blackman and Brian Clark Howard.

From the publisher, Running Press:

"This fun and portable gift book includes 200+ full-color photos of people in hilariously awful Christmas sweaters accompanied by funny captions. Some of the amazing categories include festive fun, vintage ugly, homemade hits and misses, pets rocking ugly Christmas sweaters, and much more." Check out rockyouruglychristmassweater


(Over the Counter is a regular feature at A Bookworm's World. I've sadly come the realization that I cannot physically read every book that catches my interest as it crosses over my counter at the library. But... I can mention them and maybe one of them will catch your eye as well. See if your local library has them on their shelves!)