Know I know why everyone loves EZ
I've had this book on my wish list for quite awhile and was very surprised to receive it as a gift from a friend along with some handspun yarn. All I have to do is decide what to make first! All of the projects look interesting and EZ's "pithy unventions" will make them fun!! Highly recommend this and any of her other books! Now I'm off to play with yarn - thanks for reading...
Great value for all knitters
Elizabeth Zimmerman's newsletters and this almanac read like a knitter's blog with the difference that most blogs don't contain as much useful technical information.
Getting to know Elizabeth through her writings places her "patterns" in context - her background information is intended to enable you to create your own patterns and to knit your way. She encourages you to depart from her methods and by explaining the whys and wherefores of knitted fabrics, makes this possible.
For those who have read Elizabeth Zimmerman and disliked her chattiness and her approach to patterns in the past, you will not likely enjoy this book either. For the majority of knitters, though, this book is a treasure.
Knitter's Must-Have
Elizabeth Zimmermann's Knitter's Almanac
Like all of the EZ books, this one delivers good technique, humor and basic patterns which can be adapted to one's own needs.
Elizabeth Zimmermann did not simply place patterns in a book, but she taught knitters how to create (and have fun doing it) on their own. Knitter's Almanac is no exception to her classic style. I've used the shawl/baby blanket techniques, alone, to create several unique designs for myself and for gifts.
The layout of the book suggests the types of knitting projects that might be chosen as appropriate for each month of the year. For instance, mittens are listed in the Spring so that one isn't rushed to have them ready for the winter. Other projects are chosen as being ideal to take with you while traveling, as being lightweight enough to enjoy knitting them during hot summer, etc.
The leggings technique works for baby to adult (ski leggings anyone?). So do the mittens, hats... it's simply a very versatile book that can give a novice knitter confidence and an experienced knitter creative inspiration.
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