The patterns included are, striped cushions, tubular striped scarf, mistake. Finding a mistake twenty rows down is absolutely an exercise in. Test knitting is something i love for exactly the same reasons. Erratapattern corrections something not right with your project. 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. I wear a size 78 shoe, and for my own socks, i always knit a 6 foot which is measured after the heel is finished the 6 does not include the heel, and then a star toe usually the sock is knitted with 60 sts for fingering weight yarn, though i use 56 sts and the socks. You may enjoy taking a look at the rowan softyak dk long aran scarf, rowan denim revive waverly cowl, and rowan baby cashsoft merino tamson pullover kits all using rowan pattern books. The two authors met on a chat group for rowan yarns and developed a friendship, despite living on opposite ends of the u. On discovering a colossal error right in the middle of a pullover. Mason dixon knitting s instagram profile has 3,588 photos and videos.
In early march one of the authors of the masondixon blog posted about knitting a slightly smaller version of the traditional ballband dishcloth pattern. Also called the knitting frame, knitting loom and hand knitting machine, the knitting machine is one of the most interesting gadgets of the modern times. Field guides by masondixon knitting fringe supply co. I am knitting the monkey from the knitted wild animals book. Cranston, designed by fiona ellis for twist collective winter 2016 features celtic knotwork inspired cables in a rich, classic red with timeless styling and shaping. Kay gardiner and ann shayne have wit, insight, and true confessions about knitting that makes masondixon knitting outside the lines read more like a sketchbook or journal than a pattern book. In this book, kay and ann chitchat their way through a series of more than thirty incredible patterns.
Buy a cheap copy of masondixon knitting outside the lines book by kay gardiner. This month i got the opportunity to view the patterns early and to pick one to sew for launch day. Included in the rowan pattern book collection are books by amy butler, kim hargreaves, kaffe fassett and more. I picked the dora dress, which has flutter sleeves, a high neckline, and a loose fit cinched in at the waist with a fabric belt i made size 38 and used a john kaldor fabric from sew essential which i think i bought during an inperson. Melanie falicks journey across the globe, meeting creative people whose lives are filled with great creative spirit. Its an adventure, a mystery, and a motivator all rolled into one. As you might imagine, they do live on opposite sides of the mason. Ive been excited to see what started out as a public correspondence between two knitting friends from different parts. Learning to knit and keeping in touch smart bitches, trashy.
Partly thats due to the truth in advertising of the title. Like all of melanies books, the photography and book design are beautiful. Masondixon knitting is a collection of unbelievable patterns, a howto manual and a crazy quilt of hilarious narrative, all in one. Sweet lullaby pattern by annamaria otvos christmas knitting. Say you need to make two sleeves and you have only one skein of yarn. For the articles and itemsyou see below first tap this link. Little books that explore the big world of knitting. Patty also is a regular contributor to mason dixon knitting where she writes a knitters advice column. Patty designs and knitting skill articles have been published in vogue knitting, interweave knits, knit purl, knitters magazine, cast on, knit style, creative knitting, and twist collective. We are running a phased book launch, with the print book being published in september 2017, to coincide with what i always feel is the start of the knitting year.
Posts about masondixon knitting written by carolyn. But beware, ive heard there are some errors in some of the patterns in this book, so before you start knitting a project, check the publishers site to see if there are any errors listed. We also offer a great selection of buttons, notions, bags, and knitted goods perfect for gift giving. The ladies of mason dixon knitting will take you on a thrilling adventure through knitopia, a place where knitting and creativity unite through the zaniest knitted items imaginable. Learning to knit and keeping in touch smart bitches. When i heard that kay gardiner and ann shayne were writing a book, i was intrigued. Apr 22, 2010 the hardback edition was a bestseller. Mar 28, 2006 masondixon knitting is a collection of unbelievable patterns, a howto manual, and a crazy quilt of hilarious narrative, all in one.
And the only lace i typically knit is in a shawlyou know, those 400stitch rows that are a triumph to complete, one by one. Inc row 42 sts then stocking st 3 rows then dec rowe then another 3 rows stocking st, dec row, 1 purl row then cast off. Franklins varied experience in the fiber world includes contributions of writing and design to vogue knitting, yarn market news, interweave knits, interweave crochet, piecework, twist collective. This blend of wool, alpaca, and viscose makes an elegant fabric with subtle texture.
Apr 07, 2010 masondixon knitting is a collection of unbelievable patterns, a howto manual and a crazy quilt of hilarious narrative, all in one. 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. Masondixon knitting is a collection of unbelievable patterns, a howto manual, and a crazy quilt of hilarious narrative, all in one. Drawing creative inspiration from their surroundings, they present colorful blankets, sassy nightgowns, a. Mason dixon knitting is another book born out of a blog. This is the book we hand out to dear ones, big and small, who want to learn to knit. We will be hosting monthly knitalongs, starting in march. While we try our best to catch any errors before we print our books, sometimes they slip by us. 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. This book is also blogbased, yet it succeeds as a book. Apparently yesterday was a very masondixon knitting day. Kay gardiner and ann shayne have wit, insight, and true confessions about knitting that makes masondixon knitting outside the lines read more like a sketchbook or journal than a pattern book, and its a pleasure.
The women behind masondixon knittingboth the blog and the book are back with a followup, which focuses on knitting beyond the basics. Patterns, stories, pictures, true confessions, tricky bits, whole new worlds, and familiar ones, too gardiner, kay, shayne, ann meador on. Both of her sons have married in the last year or so and each has received this lovely blanket as a gift. My personal favorite, valley yarns northfield, is featured in two, beautiful new sweater patterns this month. 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. 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.
Kathleen taylor said im sorry that youve had trouble with the patterns. 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. Stories, patterns, advice, opinions, questions, answers, jokes, and pictures gardiner, kay, shayne, ann. Mar 28, 2006 when i heard that kay gardiner and ann shayne were writing a book, i was intrigued. Oct 03, 2017 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. If this is the worst knitting mistake you ever make, youre doing just great.
It presents a fictionalized account of the collaboration between charles mason and jeremiah dixon in their astronomical and surveying exploits in cape colony, saint helena, great britain and along the masondixon line in british north america on the eve of. Masondixon knitting field guides are little books that explore the big world of. The masondixon knitting coloring book for knitters by shayne, ann,gardiner, kay and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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 imaginable. Gardiner and shayne are the two voices behind masondixon knitting, an. Its more fun than having a pattern ready made for you. Both of her sons have married in the last year or so and each has received this lovely blanket. Its the series that is captivating knitters all over. Some of the patterns seem a little strange, but others are very tempting. Mason dixon knitting is one of those books that makes a home in the heart of knitters.
The first real pattern i ever knit was the ballband dishcloth featured in masondixon knitting. See more ideas about knitting, pattern and knitting blogs. It presents a fictionalized account of the collaboration between charles mason and jeremiah dixon in their astronomical and surveying exploits in cape colony, saint helena, great britain and along the masondixon line in british north america on the eve of the revolutionary war in the united states. I have had lots of fun and mindless knitting time making these while watching tv.
Please note the following corrections to mdk patterns. Mason dixon knitting is available now at jimmy beans wool with free u. Like a couple of favorite aunts ushering you into a sunny kitchen for tastes of cookie. Apr 11, 20 posts about masondixon knitting written by carolyn. If you think theres a mistake in your book, click on the title below to see if weve posted a correction for it. Masondixon knitting is one of those books that makes a home in the heart of knitters. The first real pattern i ever knit was the ballband dishcloth featured in mason dixon knitting. Oct 27, 2016 things we are making, admiring, and thinking about. Knitting bookvideo descriptions camilla valley farm. Kay and ann reveal that a pattern is a starting line, a launching pad, the front doors of. Our apologies for these and any potential misery they may have.
The patterns are loosely grouped into five categories, including fair isle, knits for children, and specialoccasion knitting, and many are designed by guest contributors well known to knitters. In early march one of the authors of the mason dixon blog posted about knitting a slightly smaller version of the traditional ballband dishcloth pattern. Masondixon knitting outside the lines book by kay gardiner. This book is also blogbased, yet it succeeds as a book in its own right. Rowan pattern books simple shapes lima rowan pattern books all of the newest pattern books that support rowan yarns. The commentary is at once hilarious and thoughtful, and the tips and hints are both insightful and inspiring. Heres a quick, lowtech way to divide a ball of yarn.
Ann shayne and kay gardiner, of masondixon knitting fame, have launched a new series of travelsized pattern books, and were pleased to have the first one. Stories,patterns,advice,opinions,questions,answers,jokes and pictures it is well worth reading all the way through. The adventure is that there are no other projects to refer to when starting, the mystery is a new knit that i can. A winter pattern collection, linda marveng has designed the. I am finishing my second cotton log cabin bath rug as seen in mason dixon knitting. Use this yarn for all the projects in field guide no. Merino, yak, and linen meet, and they hit it off famously. The friendship blossomed into daily emails and eventually into a shared blog, mason dixon knitting. Rowan pattern books simple shapes lima at jimmy beans wool.
Rowan pattern books simple shapes lima is available now at jimmy beans wool with free u. Stories, patterns, advice, opinions, questions, answers, jokes, and pictures kay gardiner, ann shayne. If you are looking for something special, feel free to give us a call at 4065772088. Masondixon knitting field guides are little books that explore the big world of knitting, with patterns and stories to inspire the curious knitter. The essential introduction to one of knitting s greatest pleasures. Mason dixon knitting is both pretty and practical, fun and informative, everything i hoped gentle art would be but wasnt. Masondixon knitting outside the lines patterns ravelry. Clear instructions on basic techniques, plus appealing, timeless projects. Mason dixon knitting the curious knitters guide kay gardner and ann shayne this is one of my favorite books, and not just for the 30 projects. Mason dixon knitting march mayhem beautiful yoke patterns to try. Its a knitting book with personality that includes thoughts on life, friendship, and, of course, knitting. Schiffman was one of the founding members of the lacy knitters, a national guild for lace knitting. I am 87 and find how to books fascinatingespecially when i can make something worthwhile. Weve scouted the country for the best selection of yarn, fiber and equipment supporting knitting, crochet, weaving, spinning and other fiber pursuits.
If you are looking for something special, feel free to give us a. Master class and bristol ivy knitting outside the box. Masondixon knitting we write something for knitters daily and have a great shop at masondixonknitting. Susanne showed her latest moderne blanket featured in masondixon knitting that is on her needles. Prior to that we will be releasing patterns monthly from march, with updates being delivered via our online shop and ravelry. Below is a list of books that we, or our readers, have caught. Kay and ann reveal that a pattern is a starting line, a launching pad, the front doors of saks the day after thanksgiving. Masondixon knitting outside the lines by kay gardiner and ann shayne. Wanderlust consider this the only book of sock patterns youll ever need.