Knitting in the Round

Nice book with a number of patterns but still lacking in good instruction on knitting socks with circular needles.

I have been knitting in the round since I read EZ's Knitting Without Tears in the 1970s; I think this book has appealing and doable patterns. I am at the stage in my knitting life that I don't want to do formulas to figure out patterns, or have to have a bachelor's in fine arts or be a master knitter to knit something useful or enjoyable for myself or others. I also grow weary when confronted with extensive lists of "possibilities" instead of clear directions. I recommend this book!

It sounds like some of the reviewers expected quite a lot from one little book. I see quite a few things I'm interested in trying out. Two things jumped out at me right away: the instructions that show how to knit with double-pointed or circular needles are laid out with descriptions and photos for right-handers, and separate descriptions and photos for left-handers. Also, each pattern has a little symbol beside the yarn that shows what weight that yarn is (such as "5-Bulky") so you can easily substitute different yarn of the same weight.

I wasn't sure what this book was going to cover when I ordered it so I was very pleasantly surprised when I saw it. Everything is knit in the round using circs or dps and there are easy instructions for anyone needing them. Contents include afghans, children stuff, adults, accessories (hats, scarves, shawls, etc) and household items. Many of the designers are well known for their excellence such as Diane Zangl, Sara Harper, Bonnie Franz, Barbara Venishnick, Lois S Young, E.J. Slayton, Pauline Schultz. I loved the kaleidoscope squares afghan by Edie Eckman and the Carnival blanket by Venishnick. Definitely recommended at this price and check out other collections from this editor.