Mason-Dixon Knitting Outside the Lines: Patterns, Stories, Pictures, True Confessions, Tricky Bits, Whole New Worlds, and Familiar Ones, Too

Four not three because the editorial content is fab. Four not five because I don't need to own it and it won't change my life.

Important-to-me idea: Knit your favorite sweater, regardless of recommended yarn, in mohair. Might actually try it. Don't need a new book for that pattern.

Great nod to Elizabeth Z. Nice overview and encouragement to try Fair Isle, if you've never though you had the nerve. Like the shawl. May knit a shopping bag but mine would have to be more dense or I'll be trailing tic tacs from the checkout to the car. Cute dog. Had a similar experience with knitting for awards at the State Fair.

Read the blog, read the book. Unless you know you're going to knit the patterns, this is a great book to reserve at the library.

I really like this book - it proves there can be a lighter side to serious knitting. There is much more to this book than found at first glance. Every time I pick it up I learn something! I immediately made up 4 of the Metered Hanging Towels as a wedding gift. Then I had to make one for ME! There is a wonderful coat in my knitting que on page 23! Encorporating a few tricks, this is a garmet that LOOKS & FITS like what its supposed to be. I'm ready for the enlightenment!! This is not just a book full of patterns. Its filled with humorous narration that will fan your fire of inspiration. These ladies encourage and empower knitters with practical info. that REALLY helps us NORMAL knitters to create fabulous garments. The Daily Sweater, for example. Well, heck, just knit it and you'll see what I mean!

I like this book for its innovation and sense of fun. The authors share their great love of knitting with the reader in such a genuine way. In reading this book, I feel as if I belong to a special group of people--knitters! This connection knows no boundary of age, class, or level of experience. It just IS, and these autors "get it".

I love it when I find a knitting book that I want to sit down and read. Ann and Kay are a fun pair. I've spotted two patterns I want to do immediately, two more for when I have time for full sweaters, and another I'll borrow a chunk of for similiar project. I ended up coming back to the first book time and time again, and it looks like this will be the same.

This is a great addition to my knitting library. I found that I want to make many of the designs in this book. Highly recommended.