Slip-Stitch Knitting

If you want to knit in colors but, don't want the hassle of having to deal with 2 yarns at a time like Fair Isle knitting, this technique is for you. This is good for knitting socks, mittens, etc... The book is showing the technique in a simple, straight forward matter.

Excellent introduction to a new-to-me method of knitting patterns without carrying strands of yarn that, if pulled, can distort the piece.

I've found this little book to be a great way to start exploring beyond the basics of mosaic knitting. The suggestions for experimenting, the nice color pictures demonstrating different possibilities, and the clear instructions were just what I wanted. Yes, the author takes liberties with the basic mosaic technique as I learned it -- but that's been a great way to encourage me to think outside the box. After reading the chapter on designing your own mosaic patterns, I've finally had the courage and knowledge to give it a try, which has been a real blast. I do think beginning mosaic knitters would benefit from a discussion of some basics, such as using edge stitches and a more conservative approach to slipping multiple stitches and alternating rows -- so I would recommend that those knitters read what Barbara Walker has to say about this kind of knitting, and work some of her patterns, before coming to this book.

This book is not as bad as some have made it out to be, but it is way overpriced (not unusual with Interweave Press).I liked it because the author did show the effect of using different types of yarns together. There are quite a few close-up color pictures. The clothing patterns are not bad, but the mosaic patterns are simple enough that you may, as an earlier reviewer mentioned, wonder why to use slip stitches instead of fair isle. I guess it would be just a matter of personal preference--do you want to knit with both colors at once, or do you essentially want to knit each row twice?I agree that more intricate patterns are in the Barbara Walker book, but those too could be knitted in fair isle if you didn't mind the long floats.One thing nice about this book is that it actually has a section on how to design your own mosaic patterns which the Barbara Walker books do not have. Bartlett's patterns, however, seem more like motifs that you might look at knitting in intarsia rather than by mosaic or fair isle.Not a "go out and buy right now" book, but a decent addition to any knitting library.

I've wanted to try color knitting for a while now, but have been intimidated just thinking about knitting with two colors at once. This book gives another option and shows you how to knit with one color at a time but make it look like you've been doing something more difficult. My next project will be with color!