Knit 2 Together: Patterns and Stories for Serious Knitting Fun

This knitting book reminded me of the Mason-Dixon book or the Yarn Harlot's Knitting Rules. It is fun stories with some decent patterns thrown in. There are a few I will definately be doing soon like the lacey table runner in linen. It is not a "learn to knit book" but once you have the basics it would work for beginners to intermediate. Tracy Ulmann will have you laughing and relating to her yarn obsession.

I love "Knit 2 Together". It's a wonderful combination of Mel Clark's beautiful patterns and advice and Tracey Ullman's sense of humor. The photography is also gorgeous and will make you want to run out and get yarn right away to get started. This is NOT a "celebrity" knitting book. Tracey is a passionate knitter and wanted to help spread the joy of knitting by encouraging Mel to come up with patterns for a book. Mel is an accomplished designer, with decades of experience and I applaud her for coming up with a selection of patterns much different than the usual scarf and iPod cozies you see in every other new book. I was lucky enough to meet Tracey at a book signing and by speaking with her, it's obvious how much she loves to knit. I'm starting off with the doctor bag and then the felted slippers. Go get this book! You will love it!

This book has GREAT, groovy designs, and they're all beautifully photographed, too!! There are patterns for every level of knitter, and the book somehow has all the charm one would expect from the amazing Tracey Ullman. What a great combination she makes with Mel Clark. Excuse me, I have to go get some yarn!

How did they do it?! This beautiful, warm, funny book is engaging and inviting, offering enough simple patterns for novices to dive right in, and at the same time plenty of challenges to keep accomplished knitters' needles happily clicking. Although the book is gorgeously laid out and beautifully photographed, this is no boutiquey piece of knitting-trend fluff. The patterns are the stars here, and they are clearly written, logical, mistake-free, and adaptable to a wide range of sizes. To have all this, along with loads of great knitting tips, reference materials, AND a fantastic sense of fun -- well, our knitting bag truly runneth over. My only complaint is that I want to knit absolutely everything in this book, and can't decide what to start with. If I could give it ten stars, I would!

"Knit 2 Together" is not another celebrity knitting book. Tracey Ullman is there not only as a celebrity name, but to encourage the shy wanna-be knitter to give it a try. The fabulous and fun patterns are the creations of co-author Mel Clark, who has designed and created knitwear for films such as "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas". The book features the usual hats and sweaters, but also offers some fun patterns for sock-like legwarmers, shrugs, pants, and toy mice with personalized outfits. The patters range from classic to a moderately avant-garde, with something for every age group. Even though this book seems to be aimed at convincing those who are knitting-phobic to pick up some needles, the patterns range from simple to advanced. To someone who is an extremely novice knitter, I'd suggest first reading Debbie Stoller's Stitch and Bitch, which has become my knitting how-to bible. Once you conquer a few of those patterns, you'll be ready to conquer "Knit 2 Together". Enjoy!