Welcome! Come on in. Have a seat—we’ve been waiting for you.
Ever since our first book, Mason-Dixon Knitting: The Curious Knitters’ Guide, we’ve been exploring techniques and ideas that we once thought were the sort of thing that only brilliant knitters could do.
Our conclusion: We are all brilliant knitters!
None of this is rocket science! If you can knit a garter stitch scarf, you’ve figured out the hard part. Now it’s time for the fun to start. You hold in your hands the result of our odyssey. It’s a new collection of 30 delicious projects that we hope will take you on your own knitting adventures.
Decorating Yourself: A collection of beautiful things to make for your most demanding (and forgiving) client.
The Fairest Isle of All: A simple, quick introduction to a sort of knitting you may not have considered, with surprising, modern projects.
Covering the Small Human: Pint-sized knits, including baby hats, dreamy dresses, and a cool pullover for the ultimate challenge: the Older Child.
Occasional Knitting: Projects for the special occasions in life—holidays, housewarmings, picnics.
The Sophisticated Kitchen: New uses for one of our favorite yarns: kitchen cotton.
We have filled this book with luscious photographs, stories, tips, rules, and hints. You’ll read how we arrived at these projects and the discoveries we have made along the way, and you will discover shocking things about us.
At all times, we have kept in mind Mason-Dixon Knitting Rule Number 1 : Knitting is spoze to be fun. Fasten your seatbelt—it’s going to be a fabulous ride!
Love the editorials; unlikely to knit the projectsNovember 20, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Four not three because the editorial content is fab. Four not five because I don't need to own it and it won't change my life.
Important-to-me idea: Knit your favorite sweater, regardless of recommended yarn, in mohair. Might actually try it. Don't need a new book for that pattern.
Great nod to Elizabeth Z. Nice overview and encouragement to try Fair Isle, if you've never though you had the nerve. Like the shawl. May knit a shopping bag but mine would have to be more dense or I'll be trailing tic tacs from the checkout to the car. Cute dog. Had a similar experience with knitting for awards at the State Fair.
Read the blog, read the book. Unless you know you're going to knit the patterns, this is a great book to reserve at the library.
Fun and friendly knittingNovember 2, 2008 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I really like this book - it proves there can be a lighter side to serious knitting. There is much more to this book than found at first glance. Every time I pick it up I learn something! I immediately made up 4 of the Metered Hanging Towels as a wedding gift. Then I had to make one for ME! There is a wonderful coat in my knitting que on page 23! Encorporating a few tricks, this is a garmet that LOOKS & FITS like what its supposed to be. I'm ready for the enlightenment!! This is not just a book full of patterns. Its filled with humorous narration that will fan your fire of inspiration. These ladies encourage and empower knitters with practical info. that REALLY helps us NORMAL knitters to create fabulous garments. The Daily Sweater, for example. Well, heck, just knit it and you'll see what I mean!
Mason-Dixon Knitting Outside the LinesOctober 29, 2008 3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I like this book for its innovation and sense of fun. The authors share their great love of knitting with the reader in such a genuine way. In reading this book, I feel as if I belong to a special group of people--knitters! This connection knows no boundary of age, class, or level of experience. It just IS, and these autors "get it".
Knitting books for reading!October 28, 2008 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I love it when I find a knitting book that I want to sit down and read. Ann and Kay are a fun pair. I've spotted two patterns I want to do immediately, two more for when I have time for full sweaters, and another I'll borrow a chunk of for similiar project. I ended up coming back to the first book time and time again, and it looks like this will be the same.
I want to knit 'em allOctober 24, 2008 3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is a great addition to my knitting library. I found that I want to make many of the designs in this book. Highly recommended.
