This book is a lovely collection of two of my favorite things: knitting and coffee. The patterns are not difficult allowing for knitters to work on them in a social environment. Yet each pattern also has some detail to it which will keep the project interesting and enjoyable to knit. The short essays on knitting are heartwarming and relatable. Recommended for public libraries with a knitting group or knitting collection.

Thank you to NetGalley and F&W Media for providing a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

This beautifully illustrated knitting book celebrates knitters in community, especially if that community takes place in a coffeehouse! Essays about what it is like to knit with others are interspersed every three or four patterns. The patterns themselves are a variety of scarves, shawls, hats, sweaters, cowls and more that are just a shade off classic. So if you're looking for classic projects with just a little something different, you'll probably enjoy the patterns in this book. The designs are mostly for intermediate to advanced for the sweaters, while the other patterns range from beginner to intermediate level. They are all for the most part quite lovely, and I think I'm going to be digging out some yarn to work on a few cowls.

My only complaint about the book is a typical complaint about contemporary crafting books and magazines. For me, I like to see very clear photographs that show the unique stitches used the pattern as well as the general, overall look of the piece. I don't need to see models in the distance sitting on their bed with her knitted socks on or sitting in a cafe table with their cowls. Give me something up close photos so I can really get a sense what the knitted fabric, and ultimately the garment, looks like.

Also, as this is based around the coffeehouse knitting community, a lot of the colors used in the projects are the various colors of coffee. So some of the pictures themselves as well as some of the yarn choices are dark. These aspects sometimes make it difficult to see the detail of the garment itself. I would have liked to have seen variety in color, well, because color is part of what makes knitting interesting. These patterns are mostly in browns or greys.

Other than that, this is a lovely collection of near-classic knitwear that would be an asset to most knitters" libraries.

Coffeehouse Knits is fabulous. As an experienced knitter, I find it very challenging to find a knitting book that has more than four patterns that I'd actually want to create. However, when I started to flip through Coffeehouse Knits, I was surprised to see so many beautiful patterns that are challenging enough to keep things interesting but not so over-the-top so that they're fussy. I love the textured patterns and embellishments on each and every pattern, and I have already cast-on the Chai Latte Cowl.

Each pattern has a coffeehouse inspired name and what makes this book unique is that there are personal essays written by knitters scattered throughout the book. I quite liked reading them. I highly recommend this book.

This book is aimed at the intermediate to advanced knitter.

Such beautiful knits! The designs are great--a mixture of different yarn weights, different techniques (top down, seamed, etc.), and different styles that I think a wide audience would love. Also, the book itself is designed really nicely with detailed photography. Would definitely buy this for strong beginner looking to learn more or intermediate knitter.

Really good book with nice patterns and a good amount of knitting stories. All of us who knit in coffee shops can relate. Good use of coffee colors and patterns.

Coffeehouse Knits features knitting projects inspired by and perfect for toting to a knitting group meeting. This lovely new knitting book from F+W has a conversational tone, with brief essays introducing each pattern, and longer essays interspersed between patterns. The patterns themselves range from socks to scarves to sweaters, and features textures, muted colors, and have excellent photos from several angles. I personally love reading introductions to knitting patterns, so not only was this fun to flip through, but also provided good reading and insight into each design. A great addition to a general knitting collection, these wearable and attractive designs are perfect for beginners through more advanced knitters.

This book has several cute patterns. Unlike many knitting books, it skips explaining the basics in the beginning and jumps right into explaining patterns. I didn't get a chance to test any of the patterns for myself, bu they seemed easy enough to follow.

Coffeehouse Knits is a different kind of knitting book for this reader. Alongside the patterns are essays by some of the patterns creators telling how they became knitters or what knitting communities mean to them. And the patterns! The patterns are as yummy as some decadent coffee drinks.

The patterns are not overly complex so a few can be done by beginning knitters, which is always nice to find. What impressed me most were the sweater patterns. I am not big on knit sweaters because while most look great on the super-thin models, they end up looking clunky on the average wearer. These, however, might just change my mind.

The cowl and scarf patterns are luscious. The Fudge Swirl scarf, which uses cables is a fascinating design that looks like it would be as much fun to wear and it would be to knit. As for cables, if you knit, you know they're not hard, they deliver a great look, but I sometimes find them tedious. And, I see a hat in my future.

All in all, Coffeehouse Knits has some very accessible and fun patterns and most are for portable objects, like cowls, hats, socks. The photography is great, just as you'd expect from Interweave. I think that this would make a great addition to anyone's knitting library.

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Wonderful patterns, from the relatively quick knits - Socks, mittens and cowls - to the more time consuming projects such as the shawls, sweaters and pullovers. I find a lot of patterns nowadays seem to have an old fashioned feel to them, so I particularly liked the modern look of the patterns in the book. Two highlights for me were the Latte Swirl Sweater and the Dirty Chai pullover.

This book is stunning. The photography is drool-worthy and the patterns are gorgeous (I literally want to make them all). The essays are interesting and relate-able. All in all, this is a great knitting book that I can't wait to buy physically!

The photography in this book is so lovely. This is something that most knitting books don't do very well, but Coffeehouse Knits beautifully displays the patterns. I also loved the variety of patterns in this book. There was something for everyone: scarf, shawl, sweater, socks, hat, and more. The styles varied and it was easy to find something I liked. That being said, nothing in this book really "wowed" me. I felt like most of these techniques were things I've seen before. There were a few patterns that I may purchase individually, but I don't think there is enough in this book I'm interested in knitting for me to purchase the entire book.

Beautiful projects. I love the descriptions throughout this book. The titles of the projects make you feel like you would be warm and cosy with these knits. The book is beautifully presented throughout. A nice addition for any knitter to their book collection.

What a beautiful book. I like the front cover, but it doesn’t do the book justice as there are so many excellent patterns in the book. I initially thought that it would be a book full of small knit projects, but it was many jumper patterns and I must admit there are hardly any I wouldn’t want to try out, except maybe the handwarmers on the front cover! I’m not a scarf person, but even the scarfs in here were so beautiful that I will have to try them out!

Coffeehouse Knits is a really nice book for knitters who happen to enjoy coffee or cafes. The pictures are beautiful and showcase each project in several views which is very helpful when you’re knitting a project, so you can see it from multiple angles. I really like how each project has a name associated with something coffee/cafe related, i.e. “Chai Latte Cowl”, thought that added a cute element to keep with the theme of the book. The projects seem to be mainly for intermediate to advanced knitters, and a wide variety of wearable items. There are also a number of coffee related phots which make me smile as a former barista! Interspersed in the patterns there are short, heartwarming stories about knitting. Overall I really like the feel of this book, it makes me want to knit again, maybe even to venture to the local coffee shop with my knitting!

Coffeehouse Knits is a collection of patterns themed around the coziness of a coffee shop. The patterns are engaging and attractive. They're all simple enough to bring out to knit night at a cafe and nice enough to wear out to show off. All the patterns have written instructions and many have charts to go along with them.

This is an appealing collection. Because all the patterns are meant to be projects that can be done in social or noisy situations, nothing is intimidating. I'm too scared to try knitting a sweater but the pullovers in here are making me think it's time to get over that.

The patterns are all named after things you'd find in a coffeehouse but none of the items have obvious coffee elements. No potholders with a coffee bean or cup cozies. While everything is knit in thematically appropriate colors, the patterns all say what kind of yarn is called for so substituting would be easy.

No matter where you want to knit or what you prefer to drink, there's going to be something in here that will call to you. Having a selection of not-so-difficult knits that look more impressive than a barista's latte art.

20 knitting patterns on a theme of coffee, including sweaters, socks, scarves, cowls, hat and mittens. These are young, fun knits for a friendly, cosy environment. The idea is that you can sit in the coffee shop with your friends and chat and knit together.
This patterns are well written with numerous photographs and clear charts. Techniques used are well explained. The patterns for the sweaters come with multiple sizes options.
The blurb says that the patterns are for advanced beginner to intermediate but I would suggest that some of the patterns are for more advanced knitters and a good understanding of and ability to follow written patterns is essential.
Some of the patterns are portable knits but many, especially the sweaters, would require concentration, so would not really fit the coffee shop idea.
The book also includes four essays about social knitting, which the blurb describes as 'stirring'. At best I would say they are bland and add nothing to the book.
Over all, I would say this is a good knitting book with patterns that are very wearable.

Wonderful collection of knitting patterns and essays centred around the topic of coffee/coffeehouse.

I cannot say for certain which pattern I liked most, but I definitely will try to knit Chocolate Challah Pullover, because it has an interesting shoulder construction.

This book is targeted towards the more advanced knitter.

I loved this book! What a beautiful and well written and illustrated book. I wish it had been a "for kindle" book so it doesn't disappear after 55 days. That is a real bummer since I'm a very slow knitter! But it is a lovely book!

I received this book as a "to review" from Net Galley for my honest review which I have given here.

I received an advanced digital copy of this book from Netgalley.com and the publisher F+W Media/Interweave.

Interweave has become the go-to source for beautiful, on-trend knitting patterns. Coffeehouse Knits is another excellent pattern selection with engaging essays from the designers. As a knitter and coffee lover, this collection is perfect! Patterns are clear and concise with excellent photography.

5 out of 5 stars. Highly recommended.

This book is was curated with a wonderful mix of garments with a wide range of sizes (most seem to go from a XS/S to a 2x/3X) and accessories fit for late autumn and winter seasons. The simple patterns are written out, but the "complex patterns" are charted so having some experience with reading charts would be great. However, don't take my mention of "complex" to mean difficult. In reviewing the book, nothing in here is something an adventurous beginning or intermediate knitter can't complete.

There are beautiful pullovers and cardigans, along with shawls/scarves, and a few sock patterns. Most of the patterns are 1 color designs, but (as with the current trend) there is a bit of color work in this book. The patterns are easy to follow and the applicable patterns have concise schematics to follow.

I would recommend this book to any knitter who eagerly awaits "sweater weather" so that they can knit all of the garments, hats, and scarves.