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Mason-Dixon Knitting: The Curious Knitter's Guide: Stories, Patterns, Advice, Opinions, Questions, Answers, Jokes, and Pictures Paperback – February 9, 2010

by Kay Gardiner (Author), Ann Shayne (Author)
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Enjoy the practical advice, real-life knitting instruction, and irreverent humor of Yankee Kay Gardiner and Tennessean Ann Shayne, the duo behind the renowned knitting web log masondixonknitting.com. 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. Kay and Ann reveal that a pattern is a starting line, a launching pad, the front doors of Saks the day after Thanksgiving: oh, the potential!

Mason-Dixon Knitting is a collection of unbelievable patterns, a how-to manual, and a crazy quilt of hilarious narrative, all in one. In this book, Kay and Ann chitchat their way through a series of more than thirty incredible patterns. Drawing creative inspiration from their surroundings, they present colorful blankets, sassy nightgowns, a delicate curtain, and much more to reveal that knitting can weave its way into just about every aspect of life. Most of these projects are the epitome of ease, but you can make them as simple or complicated as you prefer.

Kay and Ann invite you to use your creative vision to interpret each pattern and give it your own personal touch. Full-color photography of these delightful home- and family-inspired knits accompanies each project. Along the way, Kay and Ann will introduce you to incredible knitting personalities, share their own knitting experiences, and present eye-popping knitting phenomena. Mason-Dixon Knitting explores the humor, fun, and outrageous possibilities of a realm in which knitting is much more than a craft—it’s a lifestyle.


Inspiration, Guidance, and 30 Projects to Knit

Featuring: Technical hints; Great (knitted) things you will do; How to cope with disaster; Must-knit tv; Mistakes you will definitely make; Knitting for the common good; Knitting something that looks like something else


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  6. ISBN-10
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"Mason-Dixon Knitting is one of those books that makes a home in the heart of knitters. 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 fell in love right away with the book’s colors, playful approach, and designs... Ann and Kay’s friendly repartee and wry senses of humor, genuine friendship, and the steady rhythm of cheerful and obsessive knitting interwoven with the pulsing music of family life make this a book to curl up on the couch with as well as to knit from." —Cat Bordhi, author of A Magical Treasury of Knitting
"Receiving a pre-publication review copy of this sparkling new book is one of the happiest things that's happened to me in good long while. To read Mason-Dixon Knitting is to find yourself surrounded by a world of smiles; it is to remember what's really important in this world (hint: it has to do with loved ones, home and joy); and, to discover some amazingly good, exciting knitting!" —Nancy Parsons, author and editor of Knittersbookshelf.com

"When I heard that Kay Gardiner and Ann Shayne were writing a book, I was intrigued. Gardiner and Shayne are the two voices behind Mason-Dixon 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 Tennessee–hence Mason-Dixon). Their blog is a warm and welcoming place, and their creative endeavors never cease to inspire me. The book is slated for a late March release, but I got my hands on an early copy at TNNA last week. I tucked it in my bag and promptly forgot about it until later that night when I was back in my hotel room and getting ready for bed. Having already read the room-service menu not once but twice, I figured I'd let Kay and Ann put me to sleep. But they didn't. An hour later I was still wide awake, relishing every word and unable to believe the book could be this good." —Knittersreview.com, Clara Parkes


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Kay Gardiner learned to knit as a child, but put aside her needles for twenty years to obtain a law degree from Columbia, become an assistant United States attorney in Manhattan, and start a family. Luckily for us, she returned to knitting with a vengeance. After stints in the New York publishing world, Ann Shayne returned to her hometown of Nashville to edit BookPage. She has since chosen to devote her time to her family—and knitting.Two years ago, Kay and Ann met on an online knitting-message board, and their correspondence has grown into a “close-knit” community of more than ten thousand who regularly log on to masondixonknitting.com.


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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Potter Craft; Reprint edition (February 9, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0307586456
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0307586452
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.67 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.51 x 10.8 inches
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My FAVORITE KNITTING BOOK of All time!
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I LOVE this book - and frankly have an addiction to many items. I come back to them over and over. I have also forced my addiction onto others who now know where my addiction comes from. The ballband dishcloth, the burp cloth, the mitar square - how did I live without these in my knitting world? I have made the patterns in the book as well as making modifications to them over and over. You will never get sick of this one. I will treasure this book FOREVER! Get this book - you won't be sorry! And don't forget to check out the ladies' blog - great stuff!
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Pati Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars Great condition and good quick service.
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2024
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The book arrived quickly and in perfect condition.
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K. Cosco
5.0 out of 5 stars Good for beginners
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2023
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I bought this for my granddaughter who is learning to knit. I've had my copy for ages and still refer to it. A great gift for a new or old knitter.
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Shirlieann Looper
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2023
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Love this book, the stories, patterns and photos are so good. Easy to read, patterns are fun, made a few of them
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D. Boyken
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfection
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2011
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Ranging from the simple ("Warshcloths") to the sublime (those Log Cabin afghans), this book absolutely lives up to its subtitle of "The Curious Knitters' Guide: Stories, Patterns, Advice, Opinions, Questions, Answers, Jokes and Pictures. Created for Knitters Everywhere who Share the Give'em Hell Spirit of Just Picking up the Needles and Making Stuff."

Really, that says it all.

First, the tone of this book is friendly and accessible-like Kay and Ann just dropped in for coffee and are pulling amazing, simple things out of their knitting bags to show you what they've been up to. And what a great batch of stuff it is.

It's true, most of the patterns are the mostly-square variety, but there are a couple clothing items as well. What's nice is that they're more or less simple patterns, as in simple to DO, but not boring-simple. I mean, a square is knitting's fundamental shape, but making these is anything but boring. Either the construction is unique, or the color combinations are. Or the way they're pieced together. But it's not like making endless swatches (ugh).

Then, between the patterns, you get the fun stuff. (As if the patterns weren't enough fun.) The text is breezy, light, neighborly. Friendly. And even more, there are a few times when Kay and Ann step back and let another knitter talk for a page or so-about why they love lace, or how important it is to finish your knits neatly, or how an endless creativity is a great thing for a knitter (or anyone). See? Going back to that friends-over-for-coffee analogy-not only do Kay and Ann come by and show you all these amazing things, they let other people talk, too. (I bet they even brought the coffee cake.)
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Geri
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2024
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Not quite the usual knitting book but interesting.
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Jan D
5.0 out of 5 stars Knitters after my own heart!
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2006
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Another case of not judging a book by its cover: I wondered if it contained prissy and cowgirl patterns! I heard the book mentioned several times online and went to their website, which led me to this site to read the book's reviews. I rely on other readers' opinions, good AND bad, to keep me from wasting my money on mediocrity.

Back to the book: It is chock-full of good pictures, patterns, ideas, and advice. They mention other knitters that inspire them, and give names of "old friends", Elizabeth Zimmermann, Barbara Walker, and many more. They encourage you to start with these patterns, and then make changes to make them your own. I took the book to my LYS and aked if they would order the yarn for the linen hand towels and found the owner to be as excited about the book as I am. The dishcloth/washcloth that turns into its own giftbag to give an elegant soap - how cool! There is a rug, a bathmat, throws, numerous dishcloths, cushions, boxes, bowls, a nightie and robe, baby kimonos, a neat bib, and so much more. I try to buy books that have at least two projects I want to try. This has LOTS, from small projects in Peaches n Cream to bed-size works of art in silk-blends.

This is another book that I strongly urge you to buy two copies and give one to your local library - they need more knitting books! Who will choose the best ones for them if we knitters don't?
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speechiegal
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Perfection!
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2006
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This book is a throwback to simpler days of knitting. You can pick up a pattern and actually make something in days instead of weeks. There are many patterns for the home or things you could make for a gift. Many of them are made from reasonably priced yarns or other things (rag rugs, rug made from potholder loops) that are easier on the budger than my alpaca I just bought. I LOVE, love, love knitting bigger, more complicated projects with expensive yarn as well, but...this is an easy, fun book that is great for beginners because it will give you a big boost of energy to see what you can accomplish and experienced knitters will appreciate the simplicity and amaze at the sheer genious of the work. It's fun to read, fun to look at, and has fun to make projects. I highly recommend this book! Well worth the price. Also, don't miss going online to check out the Mason-Dixon blog where other like-minded individuals post pictures of their projects and discuss the book. Put this on your birthday or holiday list today! You won't be sorry.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Good Book - Watch Out for Seller
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2014
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The book is interesting whether or not you ever make any of the projects. The authors offer hope for those who only find kindred spirits on the internet!
I marked it down because the seller damaged a new book by VERY careless wrapping. They deserve to have their hand slapped.
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Gabi J.
5.0 out of 5 stars Alles bestens
Reviewed in Germany on March 28, 2024
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Alles bestens, gerne wieder, superschneller Versand
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Westmount Knitter
5.0 out of 5 stars Good source of inspiration
Reviewed in Canada on February 3, 2021
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Lots of good ideas about log cabin knitting patterns. Mason-Dixon Knitting is the precursor of Modern Daily Knitting.
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DUBESSET CATHERINE
3.0 out of 5 stars j ai vu mieux
Reviewed in France on March 27, 2013
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trop de bavardages et pas assez de modeles;j' ai achete ce livre car j'avais vu un de leur modeles sur un site.tres déçue du reste du livre.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I absolutely loved it!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 8, 2006
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I was not expecting to like this book as much as I did. As a reasonable knitter I always thought that spending time knitting a blanket or rug is a waste and that it should be spent knitting garments - either for others or yourself - but this book sent me on a buying frenzy and I am half way through a log cabin blanket. I just love it - the whole concept is fantastic - and I asked friends and family to buy me a different skein and colour of wool for my birthday so that I can say that they are all part of my heirloom. I feel very confident in saying that you will enjoy this book and may well gain something from it that you weren't expecting.
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5.0 out of 5 stars マフラー、帽子、手袋、セーターじゃないものを編みたい方に
Reviewed in Japan on July 31, 2006
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ＮＹに住むKayとナッシュビルに住むAnnがイギリスの毛糸メーカー、Rowanのチャットルームで出会い、始まった超人気ブログから生まれた本。Ann　とKayの親しみの持てる文章ときれいな写真、バリエーションに富んだ作品集で、とても楽しい本です。やや大型のハードカバーなので、あまり気軽に買おうという気にはならないかもしれませんが、見て眺めるだけの本ではなく、ふきんやタオル、バスマット、ブランケット、ラグなど、誰でも使えるものが中心ですし、高級な毛糸ではなく、手頃なコットン等が多く、日本とは違った斬新なデザイン・色使いなので編んでみたいものばかりだったので、この値段でも買って損はないと思います。初心者でも編めるやさしいものがほとんどですが、英語の編み方だけで日本式の編み図はありません。赤ちゃんのMoses basket （日本でクーハンと呼ばれているもの）用のレースや、簡単なガーター編みのよだれ掛けなど、シンプルだけどすごくかわいいものばかりです。どんな作品が出ているのか詳しく知りたい方は、knit-alongのサイトを見れば、ほとんどのものが出ていますよ：
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