Each pattern will be supported by an article with a detailed photo tutorial, as well as a video tutorial to walk you through each step of t. The curious knitters guide, if you happen to have a copy close at hand. Masondixon knitting is one of those books that makes a home in the heart of knitters. Kay gardiner is the author of mason dixon knitting 4. Buy a cheap copy of masondixon knitting outside the lines book by kay gardiner. What a fun way to start my week as a knitter they love. A quick search revealed a shocking gap in adult coloring book literature that needed to be filled, as soon as humanly possible. The mason dixon knitting coloring book for knitters by kay gardiner and ann shayne editors, drawings by juliana horner sometimes you want to knit, and sometimes you want to color in pictures of knitting. The masondixon knitting coloring book for knitters by kay gardiner and ann shayne editors, drawings by juliana horner sometimes you want to knit, and sometimes you want to color in pictures of knitting. By kay gardiner and ann shayne editors, drawings by juliana horner. Both of her sons have married in the last year or so and each has received this lovely blanket as a gift. Coloring knitting patterns can soothe jangled nerves, and it can also inspire your knitting. Apr 22, 2010 masondixon knitting is one of those books that makes a home in the heart of knitters. There ought to be a coloring book for knitters, we thought, and it ought to be amazing.
Each of the unique designs included have a fresh take on stitching, to. Say you need to make two sleeves and you have only one skein of yarn. Michelle edwards is an author and illustrator of many awardwinning books for children, one book for adults, and nearly one hundred essays and cards for knitters. Mason dixon knitting mason dixon knitting offers knitters something entirely new all the patterns and howto advice they crave combined with a funny, fresh, and friendly narrative that knitters will love. A great thing about knitting dishrags is that you can take. Posts about masondixon knitting written by carolyn. Knitting is the perfect package of color, pattern and texture.
Kay gardiner is the author of masondixon knitting 4. Its the series that is captivating knitters all over. Susanne showed her latest moderne blanket featured in masondixon knitting that is on her needles. Coloring a knitting pattern can soothe jangled nerves, and it can also inspire your knitting. The mason dixon coloring book for knitters is exactly what it sounds like in the best way possible. Kay gardiner author of masondixon knitting goodreads. Heres a quick, lowtech way to divide a ball of yarn. A great thing about knitting dishrags is that you can take them anywhere. Each of the unique designs included have a fresh take on stitching, to yarnwork, to patterns, and more. Dec 09, 2015 finally, a coloring book for knitters. Fiction graphic novels historical fiction history horror memoir music mystery nonfiction poetry psychology romance.
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. Mason dixon knitting is available now at jimmy beans wool with free u. The masondixon knitting coloring book for knitters by kay. American history press a knave among knights in their spitfires by jerry billing drawing on his years of experience as a world war ii spitfire flying ace and beyond, author jerry billing recounts the thrilling stories of his many years as a pilot. And in knitting news, i finished the askews me shawl im gifting to a friend last night icord bindoffs. Ive been excited to see what started out as a public correspondence between two knitting friends. We are endlessly curious about what people in the knitting community are doing, whether theyre designing or making yarn or tending sheep.
This is the seventh in a series of blog posts featuring the fabulous sponsors of the 2017 rhinebeck trunk show ann shayne and kay gardiners mason dixon knitting was one of the first knitting blogs i heard about when i first fell down this rabbit hole several years ago. But we see how much fun adults are having with coloring books, and we had a second thought. These 30 drawings capture all the gorgeous patterns, textures, and humor of the knitting world. Masondixon knitting outside the lines book by kay gardiner. In the original pattern, you cast on 45 stitches, and you work rows of bricks. I just got a boxful of a fancy new book, the masondixon knitting coloring book for knitters. The masondixon knitting coloring book for knitters 9780451497383. The masondixon knitting coloring book for knitters masondixon. I started thinking about dishcloths when i looked in my dishrag drawer and saw this. All but my most recent dishcloths have holes in them. Its a knitting book with personality that includes thoughts on life, friendship, and, of course, knitting.
Little books that explore the big world of knitting. The ladies of masondixon knitting will take you on a thrilling adventure through knitopia, a place where knitting and creativity unite through the zaniest knitted items. Apr 07, 2010 masondixon knitting is one of those books that makes a home in the heart of knitters. Twelve projects, from worldclass designers you wait until you see the list.
Our beloved publisher, clarkson potter, has just released a trade edition of the coloring book that we originally published ourselves. Working by hand and discovering the life you are meant to live, was named. Apr 11, 20 posts about masondixon knitting written by carolyn. 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.
Oct 03, 2017 no matter how much knitting we do for mdk, or for our series of books masondixon knitting field guides, we remain extremely susceptible to casting on the next great thing we see, just for fun. A knave among knights in their spitfires by jerry billing. You can also find the pattern in our first book, masondixon knitting. Masondixon knitting by ann shayne and kay gardiner knitter. Oct 27, 2016 things we are making, admiring, and thinking about. The masondixon knitting coloring book for knitters. It is time for them to be put out to pasture in the rag bag. That interview is up and featured on their site today. I just got a boxful of a fancy new book, the mason dixon knitting coloring book for knitters. Enjoy the practical advice, reallife knitting instruction, and irreverent humor of yankee kay gardiner and tennessean ann shayne, the duo behind the renowned knitting web log. Masondixon knitting by ann shayne and kay gardiner. 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. Sometimes you want to knit, and sometimes you want to color in pictures of knitting. Melanie falick has given the world of craft some of its most beloved books.
See more ideas about knitting, knitting blogs and pattern. Their blog is a warm and welcoming place, and their creative endeavors never cease to. Well, mason dixon knitting asked me a few questions about my blog and knitting after seeing my pic on the pom pom magazine instagram feed the other week. Mason dixon knitting masondixon knitting offers knitters something entirely new all the patterns and howto advice they crave combined with a funny, fresh, and friendly narrative that knitters will love. As both a writer and an editor, she has a rare, broad view of bookmaking. We are proud and delighted to be working with her as editor and creative director of the masondixon knitting field guides her new book, making a life.
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