Lynne BarrReseñas

I've wavering between lots of stars and a totally mean number. I am expecting to learn a lot about technique from this book, but in the process I will acquire many weird, unwearable scarves. I just don't know...

When I bought it I wrapped it up and put it under the Christmas tree. Yes, it is a sad story, but it is true. I was dying to open it before the big day but eventually I forgot it was there...and so it was an exciting surprise after all. And yet. I started looking at it in a new light. I started thinking maybe even the book my partner of the time had bought me - which was something he should have known I didn't want - wasn't so bad after all.

Have you ever had that thought about Christmas presents? Nobody who wanted me here would have bought that? Sort of a book equivalent of buying a drill set for your girlfriend. Sort of a message?

Wow! Very unique designs.

All scarves, and plain garter or stockinette stitch. The cool thing about these scarf patterns is their construction which is fabulous. Each one is different and uses unusual techniques to create something out of the ordinary.

Great techniques for reversible knits.

Hmmmm, an interesting book with a lot of unusual things to ponder. Some of the stitches are amazing. Some are just awful. Likewise the patterns. A few I would knit. And most I wouldn't. A typical knitting book methinks in that regard.

Scarf patterns are usually so simple and unnecessary, but this book has some really creative patterns and techniques I haven't seen before.

"Don't judge a book by its covers", they recommend - this one is a good example of that. Had I not been able to see the contents, I wouldn't have bought it... and would have missed a quirky little book. I think there's something for everyone: easy but 'different' designs for an absolute beginner, and some things that even a more experienced knitter hasn't tried. At least I haven't, even though I've been knitting for 30-odd years.

What's even more interesting, this book may encourage you to experiment with your yarns, and that can't be a bad thing.½