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A year’s worth of knitting projects from the "Busy Knitter," called "one of America’s most ingenious and creative knitters." Classic patterns for Aran sweaters, baby items, blankets, mittens, moccasins and other seasonal needs may be followed by intermediate to advanced knitters, or may be adapted into original works. Charming, delightful informal and opinionated, very instructive. 35 illustrations.
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67 of 67 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
These patterns by the late, British-born American Mrs Zimmermann are sometimes plain-looking, but always clever in design and absolutely useful. Using the idea of a calendar, the author presents designs for each month of the year, from a round "Pi" shawl with options to add your own lace designs, to several baby items such as longies and a sweater, to hats, Christmas ornaments, a chain-mail patterned pullover and more.
I've made most of the models in this book, and I constantly refer to it for creating my own patterns. The writing is amusing and talks a bit about the author's life in rural Wisconsin. Charming and useful, this is one of my favorite knitting books.
22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
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Elizabeth Zimmerman is not only the guru of knitting, she's a witty and charming writer as well. I've given this Zimmerman book as a gift (an inexpensive one, I might add) to beginning and advanced knitters alike. (And I've read passages aloud to non-knitters, who've appreciated Elizabeth's humor and ability to relate knitting to almost any other subject.) Probably one of the most interesting parts of the book is Elizabeth's description of knitting in the car even when it's dark out (at least she's not driving, too -- although I believe she probably could). The best thing about this book is that Elizabeth presents knitting as a practical matter, not as something that you must follow stitch-by-stitch from a pattern someone else has written. She explains knitting so that you can create sweaters and other items from your own heart.
43 of 45 people found the following review helpful
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This book is a must for those who want to get away from counting stitches in a pattern and rather learn how to knit so that you have it all in your head. With projects for every month of the year and shortcuts for those with no patience this book reveals the age-old secrets of knitting. Even if you find the knitted tights slightly wacky there are enough projects to make the book worth having.
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a bit of history
this is a little look back at the beginning of modern knitting, great respect for the Zimmerman all her humour,and clever tips............. Read more
Published 7 months ago by pat
American style products
This is a book for people who enjoy reading about other's knitting experiences, the needle gauges and wool gauges are American so unless you are good at working out swatches for... Read more
Published on 20 Mar 2010 by A. Pattison
Worth a place on your bookshelf
Another excellent book from Elizabeth Zimmerman. I have nearly all her books (and am trying to get them all) and have not regretted a single purchse.
Published on 9 Mar 2010 by Wensleydale
A must for every knitter
Zimmermann's friendly, conversational style works well in all her books. Patterns are almost conversations between friends with a concise pattern at the end of each chapter for... Read more
Published on 28 Dec 2009 by L. Thompson
useful,entertaining and sure to please all EZ fans
I was absolutely captivated by this book. Not just a good selection of patterns, but a lovely read, too! Read more
Published on 30 Sep 2009 by Judith Gomes
A must have!
I love this book and have knitted a few things from it. Because EZ explains hows and whys instead of 'do this, then that', it makes it easy for you to be creative and change the... Read more
Published on 21 Sep 2009 by V. Fantl
disappointed
I was disappointed by this book, because there are hardly any pictures of patterns in it. If you want to read lengthly about somebody elses knitting, you could get it, but I... Read more
Published on 31 May 2009 by doria
Not Impressed
I am not impressed with this book, while it does have a project a month the pattern for it is not done as a separate page so you have to read through the pages to follow the... Read more
Published on 20 Sep 2008 by J.A
Knitters are so lucky...
...because we have Elizabeth Zimmerman's books to guide us through knitting and life. To truly appreciate her humor and gentle encouragement, one must at least wish to knit. Read more
Published on 14 Jun 1999
A little book with a BIG impact
As others have written, this is a great book for all knitters. As I worked to transform from a "blind follower" to an independent thinker, I really appereciated both... Read more
Published on 12 Nov 1998
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