Glad I checked this out from the library. Most of the "floral" was added embroidery and the patterns themselves were really nothing new. ( )

loral Knits: 25 Contemporary Flower-Inspired Designs by Martin Story is filled with beautiful color photos of a variety of knitting projects. I have bought knitting project books before so I am very familiar with them. Usually, I use them more for inspiration than for duplicating what is in the book.

The projects range in difficulty from floral designs on sweaters and pretty blossoms on socks to the much easier to coasters and table runners. The instructions are clear and easy to understand. The only thing that would improve this knitting project book is an indication of the level, like beginner, intermediate and expert. That could be easily be done by adding the level to the top of the pattern. Most knitters learn which type of garment or accessory are the most difficult for them as time goes on but I think it would be a good help for beginners to know.

There are some cleaver ideas for projects. I have made knitted squares with designs before but I never thought of knitting them vertically for a pretty table runner. I have knitted flowers before to attach as a decoration but the author has instructions for a type that I haven’t tried before.

I highly recommend this book to all who love to knit.

I received this book as a win from FirstReads but that in no way influenced my thoughts or ideas in this review. ( )