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May 17, 2006
Yippee! A New Book
I love knitting books just as much as the next knitter. Which I think means that I have far more books & patterns than I'll EVER be able to knit. But I keep buying them anyway. I think my favorite part of getting a new knitting book is seeing the same basic stitches we all know transformed into someone's unique artistic vision. Mason-Dixon Knitting is definitely no exception: these ladies know what they like. (Apparently, they like squares. And cotton. And thus, what they love most is the perfect embodiment of those two elements: the warshrag).
I certainly never thought of myself as the kind of person who knits washrags. I have limited knitting time, after all. Shouldn't I spend it knitting with luxury yarn? and only the finest garments? Of course, that's not reality, I have a budget just like everyone else and not everything I knit comes out looking wonderfully. So why the discrimination against washrags? I do use them after all, so they're just as practical as knitting socks.
Okay, sorry for the rant. But I have to admit I AM biased against knitting washrags, but if gals as classy as Ann & Kay do it, then it must not be that bad. I wanted to try a pattern out of the book, so I admit I broke down and started one.
I also really love the blanket patterns in this book, but don't they take FOREVER? I guess I actually do have one blanket in progress right now - it was inspired by the log cabin blanket on the MDK website, but I'm just using leftovers from finished projects, so it will be a while before I ever finish it. Actually, I've got a few odd and ends to add - maybe I'll post a new picture of it tomorrow.
Oh... I forgot to mention that the reason I have this book is because Ann & Kay''s book tour stopped through Kansas City and I made her go get it for me .... it's autographed! Thanks Mary!
Posted by zarah at May 17, 2006 6:51 AM
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Isn't that a great book? I love the simplicity of their projects that let you just go crazy wiht your own spin. I just finished up the MDK dishcloth last night, and it was a very gratifying project - and totally quelched my inneer snob!
Posted by: Jenna at May 17, 2006 8:36 AM
I got MDK for Mother's Day and love it too! Haven't made a washrag yet, but I have plans to.
Posted by: Jennifer at May 17, 2006 8:43 AM
I really love that book. I think I'd love the log cabin blanket, but I'm pretty sure it'd take me the rest of my life. I knit a warshrag for my sister and now I need one for myself. Maybe I'll do a quick one this weekend (I love those colors btw).
Posted by: Stephanie at May 17, 2006 9:30 AM
That book is so cool. I haven't bought it yet but know I will cave one of these days. I really want to knit the curtain in there for my bathroom.
Posted by: Sarah at May 17, 2006 1:18 PM
I've been considering getting that book for a while now... so tempting!
Posted by: Jeanie at May 17, 2006 8:49 PM
I love their book! Love your warshrag ; )
Posted by: Amanda Cathleen at May 17, 2006 10:50 PM
I am seeing these washrags all over the blogs lately and they are just too cool!!
Posted by: KnitPastis at May 18, 2006 8:58 AM
I have the cotton, the book, and the desire to make some of those warshrags - now, where do I find the time!? :)
I love the simplicity and the functionality. Great color choices too!
Best wishes to you and Matt~
Posted by: Lolly at May 18, 2006 12:01 PM
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