Like all of melanies books, the photography and book design are beautiful. Feel inspired by masondixons 12th knitting field guide. Mason dixon knitting is a collection of unbelievable patterns, a howto manual, and a crazy quilt of hilarious narrative, all in one. The story of masondixon knitting begins with two friends who met in an online knitting forum. Today, its an everevolving world online where knitting is celebrated, explored, and taught.
Next the blog was born, named mason dixon knitting because one knitter calls new york home while the other lives in tennessee. Mason dixon kal a place to share your progress, finished objects, helpful tips, corrections, ideas for variations, and suggestions for materials for patterns from the mason dixon knitting book. Each of the unique designs included have a fresh take on stitching, to yarnwork, to patterns, and more. But when i heard that kay gardiner and ann shayne were writing a book, i was intrigued. Includes a free download link to pam allens pattern from this book. Oct 27, 2016 things we are making, admiring, and thinking about. See more ideas about knitting, pattern and knitting blogs. Whether youre ready to get your stranded colorwork on, bigtime, or just want to gasp at the beauty of these traditional patterns, mary jane mucklestones treasury is the perfect guide. Gardiner and shayne, bloggers and authors of masondixon knitting 2006 are among the former. Masondixon knitting authors comfort, inspire, amuse, and bri. The print book includes a download code so that you can store the ebook in your ravelry library.
Like a couple of favorite aunts ushering you into a sunny kitchen for tastes of cookie dough and the sharing of secrets, the authors comfort, inspire, amuse, and brighten the life of the lucky reader who steps into their world. The masondixon knitting coloring book for knitters by shayne, ann,gardiner, kay and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Its no surprise that their first book, mason dixon knitting, offers a tantalizing selection of patterns to beautify the home. Stories, patterns, advice, opinions, questions, answers, jokes, and pictures at. The story of mason dixon knitting begins with two friends who met in an online knitting forum. This book features stories, patterns, advice, opinions, questions, answers, jokes, pictures, and more. Take a thin enough thread, work it on big enough needles, and knitting becomes as seethrough as a pair of fishnet stockings. This is the book we hand out to dear ones, big and small, who want to learn to knit. Stories, patterns,advice,opinions,questions,answers,jokes and pictures it is well worth reading all the way through. I am 87 and find how to books fascinatingespecially when i can make something worthwhile.
And now we have their book a collection of knitting patterns, how to tips, and plenty of humorous stories. Masondixon knitting is a collection of unbelievable patterns, a howto manual and a crazy quilt of hilarious narrative, all in one. Masondixon knitting is one of those books that makes a home in the heart of knitters. The patterns are loosely grouped into five categories, including fair isle, knits for children, and specialoccasion knitting, and many are designed by guest contributors well known to knitters. If you can only afford to buy one knitting book this year, buy this book. Mar 28, 2006 mason dixon knitting is a collection of unbelievable patterns, a howto manual, and a crazy quilt of hilarious narrative, all in one. For the first time, classic mdk patterns are available by download. The mason dixon coloring book for knitters is exactly what it sounds like in the best way possible. Theres an unspoken and outdated notion that knitting books should only be about patterns, history. Mason dixon knitting is one of those books that makes a home in the heart of knitters. It is amusing, therefore, that she ends the book with a series of patterns that serve as case studies. Reading through this book made me feel like i was knitting with two beloved aunts or neighbors, so if youve always secretly longed for that bond with a fellow knitter, youll love masondixon knitting. In this second book, there are several patterns for household items, including one for a mop cover.
Mason dixon knitting authors comfort, inspire, amuse, and brighten the life of the lucky reader who steps into their world. Masondixon knitting outside the lines by kay gardiner and ann shayne. Gardiner and shayne are the two voices behind masondixon knitting, an ingenious blog based on the ongoing correspondence of two friends they met in an online knitting forum, and one lives in new york while the other resides in tennesseehence masondixon. Masondixon knitting outside the lines patterns ravelry. Masondixon knitting by kay gardiner and ann meador shayne. Each pattern is given in full theyre quite nice patterns. Stories, patterns, advice, opinions, questions, answers, jokes, and pictures by ann meador shayne and kay gardiner 2006, hardcover at the best online prices at.
The main squeeze cardigan is not sold as a single pattern. Masondixon knitting field guides are little books that explore the big world of knitting, with patterns and stories to inspire the curious knitter. Were starting with a few patterns that leave a lot of room for experimentation. However, please note that the directions for the mitered border are on page 75 of the book and cannot be accessed for free. In this second book, there are several patterns for household items, including one for a. In this book, kay and ann chitchat their way through a series of more than 30 incredible patterns.
Listening to a good book while knitting is one of lifes great pleasures. Patterns, stories, pictures, true confessions, tricky bits, whole new worlds, and familiar ones, too at. Nov 29, 2017 this is a knitting book for those nerds. This book is a perfect knitting confection filled with beautiful pictures, funny and heart warming stories, beautiful knitting designs and simple instructions. In addition to being a knitting instructor and author, and the proprietor of the dyeworks black bunny fibers, sulcoski is also a lawyer. Faerie knitting book by alice hoffman, lisa hoffman. This is more than a knitting book, it is a really enjoyable read. Mar 28, 2006 i am 87 and find how to books fascinatingespecially when i can make something worthwhile. It features 5 chunky knits by jen geigley, using rowans big wool to help keep you and others warm this winter. Master class kaffe fassett brings us the most exhilarating knitting we know.
The essential introduction to one of knittings greatest pleasures. This book features stories, patterns, advice, opinions, questions, answers, jokes. Patterns, stories, pictures, true confessions, tricky bits, whole new worlds, and familiar ones, too gardiner, kay. Mason dixon knitting is a collection of unbelievable patterns, a howto manual and a crazy quilt of hilarious narrative, all in one. Inside youll be treated to clever designs that incorporate texture, structure, and cables. I too have jumped on the washcloth bandwagon after buying masondixon knitting. Sue daley chockfull of amusing anecdotes and helpful tips for knitters, this book also includes 30 patterns for practical but lovely dishcloths, cushions, and rugs, as well as sexy knitted. Harry potter knitting magic the official harry potter knitting pattern book. The mason dixon knitting coloring book for knitters by shayne, ann,gardiner, kay and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Its the series that is captivating knitters all over. Masondixon knitting opens with a chapter on the smallest and most mundane of items. Stories, patterns, advice, opinions, questions, answers, jokes, and pictures by ann meador shayne and kay gardiner 2006, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay.
From new york times bestselling author alice hoffman and master knitter lisa hoffman comes faerie knitting, a magical melding of words and yarn where the ordinary is turned into the extraordinary and where imagination becomes creation. Knitting inspiration, patterns, yarn, blog, shop mason. Next the blog was born, named masondixon knitting because one knitter calls new york home while the other lives in tennessee. Rest assured, on the items we absolutely love and adore in all things knitting and then some make it into the mason dixon knitting shop. Mason dixon knitting outside the lines features helpful and humorous sidebars that discuss things such as the pitfalls of the sweater coat, the beauty of shetland wool, how to make a stitch marker out of citrus peel or tin foil, and the moment where a pattern breakthrough occurs.
When youve got enough of the scottish islands, take a peek at mary janes equally stunning collection of 150 scandinavian motifs. Masondixon knitting is a collection of unbelievable patterns, a howto manual, and a crazy quilt of hilarious narrative, all in one. This onepiece baby kimono is an ideal project for a beginner, because in the course of the project, you will learn how to do a make one m1 or yarn over yo increase. Field guides, knitting books, knit with mdk mason dixon. We believe, based on our own experience, that you are about to fall in love. This book focuses on how giving can warm the heart. Field guides by masondixon knitting fringe supply co. Ann shayne and kay gardiner, of masondixon knitting fame, have launched a new series of travelsized pattern books, and were pleased to have the first one. All you need to know when you start out is how to 1 cast on, 2 knit purling is for showoffs, and 3 bind off. May 21, 2010 masondixon knitting is a collection of knitting stories, patterns, advice, opinions and humorous enthusiasm. Sequences is a pocket book of four patterns centered around sequence knitting as presented by cecelia campochiaro. Its no surprise that their first book, masondixon knitting, offers a tantalizing selection of patterns to beautify the home. Use this yarn for all the projects in field guide no.
Mason dixon knitting opens with a chapter on the smallest and most mundane of itemsthe dishcloth. Mason dixon knitting field guides are little books that explore the big world of knitting, with patterns and stories to inspire the curious knitter. Field guides, knitting books, knit with mdk mason dixon knitting. Masondixon knitting by ann shayne and kay gardiner knitter. Clear instructions on basic techniques, plus appealing, timeless projects. Wanderlust consider this the only book of sock patterns youll ever need. Consider this the only book of sock patterns youll ever need. Moderne baby blanket pattern by kay gardiner and ann. Masondixon knitting authors comfort, inspire, amuse, and brighten the life of the lucky reader who steps into their world. In this book, kay and ann chitchat their way through a series of more than thirty incredible patterns. Refresh is a collection of four knitting patterns from irish knitwear designer carol feller. Merino, yak, and linen meet, and they hit it off famously.
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