Book Review – The Sassy Ladies’ Toolkit for Startup Businesses

The Sassy Ladies toolkit for Start-up Businesses written by Michelle Girasole, Wendy Hanson and Miriam Perry RRP $16.95

This book is a must have resource guide for any woman (or guy) to have when thinking about starting their own business online or brick and mortar. The book covers everything from the moment you start “dreaming” about your business idea to the feasibility of your dreams. Chapters cover areas like networking, marketing and other business stuff that you need to know before you get started.

It might not seem that important, but I love the fact that this book fits into my laptop bag or purse which means I was able to read it whilst having a coffee (the only 5 mins I can grab some days).

It’s easy to read with sections for writing down your own thoughts and reflections on each chapter so you don’t have to try and remember what you thought or felt.

This book is not going to make your a millionaire but it is certainly going to provide you with the tools that you will need to get your dreams to reality which as most business women know, its one of the hardest stages to conquer.

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Whether you love the cottagecore vibe, are heading to a Renaissance faire, stitching something fun for your Halloween costume, or just want to keep cozy on your fall rambles in the woods, the Wandering Woods Knit Hood from Yarnspirations should be your next knit.

The skill rating is easy, and it calls for worsted weight yarn to knit the hood with an integrated seed stitch border worked in a contrasting color. The hood is worked flat and seamed, then you pick up stitches along the bottom to knit the cape portion.

The cape part is shaped just like a raglan sweater, with increases on each side of four points across the cape. If you’ve ever worked a raglan project before this will be simple for you. And if you haven’t you’ll be ready for your first raglan sweater after this project! The front edgings are worked at the same time as the body, and you’ll finish off with the contrasting bottom edge, as well as I-cord ties for the hood.

This cape is pretty short, just covering the shoulders, but you can knit it as long as you like and even make a full length cape if you’re going for high drama (and warmth!).

There are four size options for the cape, to fit a chest measurement ranging from 28 to 60 inches (71 to 117 cm). As shown the cape edges don’t meet in the front, so if that’s something you want you can work more increases, which will also make the project longer. I’d love a version that’s longer and with a fun clasp to make it even cozier, but you can make it your own way.

The pattern calls for Red Heart Super Saver, but this would be a great project to knit in wool or a wool blend for extra warmth.

You can grab a free copy of the pattern from Yarnspirations, and if you want to make it as shown you can also get a kit that includes the two colors of yarn you need and other supplies if you want them.

[Photo: Yarnspirations]

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