Rating: 
Summary: A way but not THE way...
Review: This book is loaded with many great ideas and a good design method, but I had hoped, from the title, that it would include some ideas and methods used by other designers. "How I Design Knitwear" would be a more appropriate title. And how she serves anyone by trashing synthetic yarns and craft fair knitters and a another designer who doesn't (gasp!) swatch is beyond me. She is a good writer and teacher and designer, and I don't regret stepping over the trash to get to the many treasures.
Rating:
Summary: A way but not THE way...
Review: This book is loaded with many great ideas and a good design method, but I had hoped, from the title, that it would include some ideas and methods used by other designers. "How I Design Knitwear" would be a more appropriate title. And how she serves anyone by trashing synthetic yarns and craft fair knitters and a another designer who doesn't (gasp!) swatch is beyond me. She is a good writer and teacher and designer, and I don't regret stepping over the trash to get to the many treasures.
Rating: 
Summary: Good book for would-be designers
Review: This book is really interesting to read, and has several projects in it, so you can easily see how she designs things.My only complaint is her reference to the "dime store" school of knitting, referring to those who knit with the inexpensive acrylics rather than natural fibers or very costly acrylics. This is a good book for later on down the line, not for beginners.
Rating: 
Summary: Fantastic design book!
Review: Wonderful book that covers many topics not traditionally discussed in knitting books. She provides not only tips but information on when to use certain knitting techniques. Clear with good pictures. Best used in conjunction with a good basic knitting book.
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