This book is actually three older books by Pretl, repackaged as an omnibus. Sadly, this is not evident by the cover. I wouldn't have picked it up had I known, as I already have her beaded box book, don't know how to do bead knitting, and have little interest in Egyptian-style collars at this point.

My personal disappointment aside, I love the photography in this book, and the instructions are exemplary. Every bead writer should take a look at these instructions and learn from the clarity and precision. The work is lovely, and the patterns quite attractive.

But it's not a new book. ( )