Mastering the Art of Mason-Dixon Knitting: Patterns, Stories, Pictures, True Confessions, Tricky Bits, Whole New Worlds and Familiar Ones, Too
by Kay Gardiner, Ann Shayne (Goodreads author)
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published
September 16th 2008
by Potter Craft
binding
Hardcover, 160 pages
isbn
0307381706
(isbn13: 9780307381705)
description
Dear Fellow Knitter,
Welcome! Come on in. Have a seat—we’ve been waiting for you.
Ever since our first book, Mason-Dixon Knitting: The Curious Knitters’...more
Welcome! Come on in. Have a seat—we’ve been waiting for you.
Ever since our first book, Mason-Dixon Knitting: The Curious Knitters’...more
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Read in December, 2008
I spent way too much time reading this in bed last night. I loved the first book and was anxious to see how the second compared. I think it's a great follow up book. I spent 20 minutes reading the pages on steaking. (I am still not brave enough to CUT my knitting - it just seems so WRONG!)
Once again this book has projects that you look at and think - oooooh - Maybe someday! and others that had me thinking about next Christmas for gifts already. (Only 361 days till next Christmas!)
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Once again this book has projects that you look at and think - oooooh - Maybe someday! and others that had me thinking about next Christmas for gifts already. (Only 361 days till next Christmas!)
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Read in January, 2009
There's a lot of reading in this book about knitting! Gardiner and Shayne keep a very funny, very readable knitting blog, and their talents transfer well to this book. The patterns in the book aren't as accesible and appealing as those in their first book.
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Read in January, 2008
I laughed a lot reading this book, which includes many patterns that are well beyond me. In fact, all the patterns are that way, but still, I loved the energy of the book, the humor, and the serious bits of advice (no child over the age of reason will wear a handknit!) I loved the handknit Swifter covers, but don't think I'll try them. As someone just picking up knitting again after a long time, I found this book inspiring and full of lots of suggestions for further reading. I'll definitely ...more
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Read in June, 2009
Not as funny as the first Mason-Dixon book (although check out the "Hall of Shame" at the end). This volume is a little more serious, the authors have a little more to say so the size of the print is smaller and takes up more of the page. There is more emphasis on techniques, like Fair Isle, that require working with several colors, but still many interesting and practical projects. If you loved the first Mason-Dixon book, you'll probably like this one also because it is very simila...more
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They've done it again. Created a great book filled with fantastic patterns and wonderful tidbits/stories. Some of the patterns are a bit more advanced than their first book, but nothing will require you to be a master knitter and there are plenty of patterns simple enough for beginners looking to expand their knitting beyond scarves. I'm looking forward to trying the sweaters, including the top down! So far, I've been enjoying the ease of knitting the mitered hanging towels. I love that the...more
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How can I not love Kay and Ann? They really really crack me up. I want to knit all these projects but I might do one. Which one I dunno. I borrowed the book from the library so I need to decide before I return it. ARG THE PRESSURE....oh...I can always borrow it again.
<phew>
<phew>
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Read in April, 2009
I had loved the first book and so I was pretty stoked when I saw that these two authors had written another. I love the format of this book, the colors are spectacular and the patterns are simply amazing. I get inspired everytime I look through this book. They always do an excellent job of covering every possible thing you could ever want to knit. I would definitely recommend this book.
*Taken from my book reviews blog: http://reviewsatmse.blogspot.com/2009/04...
*Taken from my book reviews blog: http://reviewsatmse.blogspot.com/2009/04...
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Read in February, 2009
This book is a brilliant balance between knitting humor and knitting patterns. These women will make you want to knit a sweater, or perhaps something very different. Swiffer cover, anyone?
Gorgeous photography by Gale Zucker, as well.
Gorgeous photography by Gale Zucker, as well.
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Read in January, 2009
I will buy every book these women ever write. The knitted Swiffer cover is just about worth the price of admission. I finally "get" Fair Isle knitting, too. They just explain everything in a way I can understand. Must be the sarcasm!
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12/11/08
Pam
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Just started going through this. More straight forward patterns than the first book, but still the great advice. The book is written as if they're sitting there telling you the stories themselves.
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Read in November, 2008
I enjoyed the first Mason-Dixon book far more than this "sequel" - I suppose it's difficult to come up inspiration for new patterns. This one left me a bit wanting for something spectacular. There are some very quaint patterns, but nothing that jumped out at me. Invest in the first book. Check this one out from your library!
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Read in December, 2008
Some great patterns - want to try the coats and the sweaters and some of the gifts. But first, the kids' dresses, such as Emma Peel and Jane Austen - cute!
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04/28/09
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Read in April, 2009
Oh my oh my. Add this to the 'knitting books with enough in them to keep me busy for the next two years' pile (which is about a decade and a half tall now).
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Read in March, 2009
couple patterns in here I'd like to knit. More than their first book. Love the Kiki Mariko vest. and I plan to make the bomber cap for Ozzie.
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Read in October, 2008
More clever and witty writing from the Mason Dixon Knitting duo, fun (and challenging) patterns, and fabulous photos ;-)
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liked this one too. more over-the-top knitting humor and exciting fair isle stuff i'm looking forward to trying.
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12/26/08
Inder
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Yikes, I looked this over in the bookstore, and the patterns are way more difficult than the first book - might be a bit above my head. Still - very pretty.
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Read in January, 2009
I like the different ways the authors look at things - like using a pre-existing canvas bag as a liner for a knitted bag cozy -- using the canvas bag to worry about the weight of the contents and letting the knitted piece be gorgeous without the risk of ruining or warping it from weight. Plus, bag handles are pretty expensive, and it's really easy to find a cheap clearance canvas bag anywhere! FABULOUS idea.
Most of the patterns are a bit too advanced for me, but the real merits o...more
Most of the patterns are a bit too advanced for me, but the real merits o...more
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Read in May, 2009
This volume is even better than the first. The allocation of text sections to one author or another is more clear, which I appreciate, since I am always trying to figure out which author said what. The project ideas show more finesse and mastery but are still accessible to beginner knitters.
I would buy this book.
I would buy this book.
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Read in April, 2009
Not quite as much fun as the other Mason Dixon book (this one has more clothes, the other one was more household goods), but still a keeper!
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