I think this is a hard book to understand for a beginner.:
I am not a beginner, but this book is too much like college course study material. I am trying to get into the real meat of the book, but it is a struggle. A beginner would be totally over whelmed and might even stop knitting forever if this is their first knitting book purchase. Not wanting to be outdone, this is my challenge for a long winter in New England. Hope for Spring!
Mari
agree with other review:
I'm attracted to the concept of knitting from the top down, but wish there were more pictures. I hope I can create other styles from the general directions.
Knitting From the Top:
Knitting from the Top
I bought this book after reading the Amazon reviews on it. I would usually check a book out of my local library before purchasing, but this one was not available that way and the reviews were explicit enough that I felt it was worth the slight risk. I'm not disappointed! I prefer knitting sweaters from the top down. This book shows how to do that, but it goes into much more! With what I've learned in this book I have been able to design and knit clothing - including pants,... more info
Great book if you want to get into your own designs:
This is a wonderful book, do not let the layout or colors slow you donw. Don't worry if you do not like the projects either. This is not a book you buy to do the projects in it. This is a a book you buy to learn to design and do your own projects in a manner that allows you make adjustments as you go. If you ever liked the Stitch Diva patterns and wondered how to do that yourself, here is a book that will get you started. It is on my nightstand and just reading it makes my mind spin with colors and ideas.
