Mason-Dixon Knitting
by Kay Gardiner and Ann Shayne
Published by Potter Craft
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Reviewed by Janelle Martin
Subtitle: The Curious Knitters' Guide: Stories, Patterns, Advice, Opinions, Questions, Answers, Jokes, and Pictures
In 2002, Kay Gardiner and Ann Shayne met on the Rowan Yarns online forum and a legendary correspondence was born. Yankee Kay and Tennessean Ann are the personalities behind Mason-Dixon Knitting and over the years they have developed a dedicated following of knitters who enjoy their irreverent correspondence and breezy guidance through Knitopia.
Mason-Dixon Knitting is a superb collection of thirty-four patterns that has knitters around the world obsessively knitting Baby Bibs O' Love and Mitered Square Blankets.
The projects here are useful, sure to inspire beginners and experienced knitters alike. Beginners who are tired of scarves can choose from washcloths, towels, bibs and rugs, as Kay and Ann tell us "Remember: No project is too ambitious if you crave the result enough." To that end they've included patterns for a beautiful nightie and robe set made from linen yarn, a log cabin bedspread and an elaborate lace lining for Moses baskets.
Kay and Ann provide knitters permission to experiment and play with yarn. Their Mitered Square Blanket proves that playing with color is the "most fun part." This basic pattern can be knit in anything from two to forty colors, as a blanket or bedspread. The project is limited only by the knitter's imagination.
Full of Kay and Ann's trademark wit and style, Mason-Dixon Knitting is a must have for all knitters.
Armchair Interviews says: Expect it to quickly bear all the signs of a well-loved favorite.
Author's Web site: http://www.masondixonknitting.com