Buy This Book

The other day I received my copy of the Mason Dixon Knitting book, sent to me personally by the authors.  Why would they send a copy to little old me, you ask?  Well, it's because I have a couple designs in the book.  It didn't sink in what a really cool thing that is until last night when I started reading it.  This is an excellent book.

One of the things I love about it is that the most of the patterns are really like recipes for the knitter to experiment with, rather than meant to be knitted exactly like the sample.  It's like Elizabeth Zimmerman's message that you are in charge of your knitting.  It's definitely time for a new generation of knitters to get that.  Hooray for Kay & Ann!

And it's also beautifully written and designed.  If you don't have it yet, go and get it.

I'm so honored that they asked me to be a part of this fabulous book.  My pieces are the After-Dark Nightie and Robe.  A bit of modesty is in order here, since these pieces were mostly Kay's idea, I just did my best to design what she was looking for - I didn't even knit the samples.  But I must admit, I'm proud to be included.

Comments

[Dympna]

I haven't bought the book yet. It is on my wish list.
I did take a look at it and I love your patterns. I didn't realize they were yours. I will make them when I get the book.
I think it is a great book and will save my money so I can buy it soon.

[Donna]

Yay - that's great news. In fact, I have a copy winging it's way to me now, so I'll be sure to admire your contribution when it gets here :)

[Karola]

Alison!!! oh my god that was my favorite stuff!!! i met them last week and they are such sweet ladies! I also met Stephanie aka Yarn Harlot last nite with Cynthia out in New Jersey at a library.. it was so cool and the best part was the she knew who i was!!! yippee.. i'm infamous too now.. hee..ehee.. well it was cause i had written to her on occasion.. she is just the nicest person i've met in awhile.. not including you my buddy!! :-) i've known you for ages.. hee..hee.. just realized yesterday when talking with phyl that we have known each other since 2000!! so that makes it 6 years.. and i think i met you that same year.. so 6 years for us too :-) lots going on.. but right now kori and i are leaving for hilton head and when we get back on the 23rd .. i head off on the 25th to get my foot operated on.. ugh.. long story not worth it.. haha.. hugs and kisses to you and hubby!! and looking so forward to you signing my copy of MasonDixon when i meet up with you .. hugs.. karola

[naomi bloom]

hello, alison, good to see you blogging again. recently began my blog and slowly figuring out typepad. very much admire your photos,style and content. of course your knitting has always been quite amazing. glad all working for you in boston.
yours, naomi

[Tipper]

Your patterns were the ones that really stood out to me from that book. You design beautiful stuff!