I am still teaching at my LYS this summer, mostly just private lessons. I just can't go into the shop without checking out the new arrivals, and this handy little book became the newest addition to my shelf last week. Last night I had the pleasure of reading it, and I must say I give it high marks! It is from XrX Books, and if you happen to own any of Sally Melville's books (The Knit Stitch, The Purl Stitch) you will find similarities in the format.
The book has all the basics, but goes beyond with bonus lessons. For example, on the first pages it not only shows how to knit and purl, but then how to knit and purl backwards (or in reverse), a skill I have tried, but not mastered.
There are many cast-ons, and many bind-off's, too. It's just so nice to have them all in one place. There's a great page on sewing on buttons and zippers. I think this will be a perfect companion for Nancy Wiseman's Finishing Techniques, which is always in my bag.
Oh, and I also picked up that pearl-y shade of DB Cotton Cashmere in a 2-for-1 bin - I think the Tivoli Tank might be my take along knitting when we leave for vacation on THURSDAY!!
I hope you have a relaxing vacation.......and that tivoli tank looks like a good project for a vacation.....easy but rewarding! Have fun :-)
Posted by:Kim | July 25, 2005 at 07:27 PM
Have a great holiday, Mary Beth!
Posted by:Siow Chin | July 26, 2005 at 02:50 AM
Oohhh cotton cashmere. Tivoli will be beautiful on you. Have a terrific vacation, you lucky duck!
Posted by:Kim | July 26, 2005 at 05:31 AM
How do you like the Cotton Cashmere? Looks yummy. Two days until vacation?!? Woo hoo!
Posted by:Annie | July 26, 2005 at 06:20 AM
Thanks for the book review. I'm adding it to my must have list. Sally's new book is due this fall from XRX and I'm looking forward to it, too.
Posted by:margene | July 26, 2005 at 08:42 AM
Have a fun vacation. I just got back from a wonderful lake vacation in Canada and worked on Smooch. Tank's are great for sitting around chatting with family on a vacation.
Posted by:Suzanne | July 26, 2005 at 11:55 AM
Always great to learn about a new book! Have a wonderful and restful vacation.
Posted by:Kathy | July 27, 2005 at 10:59 AM
Thanks for the link to the Tivoli tank - I think I might make one myself. Are you going to use that cotton cashmere? That would be fabulous!
Posted by:Mary | July 27, 2005 at 06:35 PM
Looks like a great resource! So, speaking of your knitting bag... what kind do you use?
Posted by:Liz | July 27, 2005 at 09:04 PM
By the way, I'm *so* excited to see you linking to Arnhild's Knitting Studio... she's local and so lovely. :)
Posted by:Liz | July 28, 2005 at 08:51 PM