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Knitting in the Old Way: Designs and Techniques from Ethnic Sweaters (Hardcover)

by Priscilla A. Gibson-Roberts (Author)

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Hardcover: 312 pages
Publisher: National Book Network; Expanded edition (Nov 15 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0966828925
ISBN-13: 978-0966828924
Product Dimensions: 25.4 x 21.8 x 2.8 cm
Shipping Weight: 885 g

Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Amazon.ca Sales Rank: #228,004 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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A wonderful resource for old and new who like to knit.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Bibliomanic who loves to Knit!, Feb 18 2004

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"And it's amazing what YOU can do with a loop of yarn, if you take one loop, one idea, one technique at a time. Start where you are--beginner of adept--and add one new possibility at a time." This is a quote from the beginning of "Knitting in the Old Way."

Regardless of a knitters experience or expertise, this book has a lot to offer. I have been knitting for 59 years and am thrilled to find authors who teach from the standpoint of common sense. No "Knitting Bullies" here but rather a validation of all that I have learned, along with scores of methods and techniques to make my knitting even better. The organization of material is outstanding!

I really feel that the authors' approach takes all of the "mystery and scariness" out of knitting. One can plan and knit any kind of sweater whether it is very basic or adorned with beautiful color stranding, intarsia, or any number of classic ethnic designs, without being overwhelmed by complicated Patterns. You determine the size, the shape, the style, the texture and become your own designer.

It's the way my mother and grandmothers learned to knit; it's the way they taught me to knit; it's the way I teach others to knit. This book deserves a special place in every knitters reference library.

Having said all of that I will share one more quote from this wonderful "tome." This one is credited to a 'Nineteenth-century rhyme.'

"Life is a stocking," grandma says,"And yours has just begun. But I am knitting the toe of mine, And my work is almost done."

Every knitter deserves to have this book!

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5.0 out of 5 stars New Edition for "Old Way", Mar 19 2004

By	Joanna Daneman (Middletown, DE USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)

Priscilla Gibson-Roberts is a top-notch knitter, spinner and scholar as well. Her classic spiral-bound volume "Knitting in the Old Way" was a coveted book on knitters' shelves.

Thankfully, it's been reissued and revised in print so that new generations of knitters can take advantage of her knowledge and skill. Here is where you can learn all about the traditional method of Norwegian knitting, where you knit a multicolor tube and essentially cut and sew, and then knit in sleeves and neck finishing. Traditional Scandinavian patterns and Eastern European techniques are featured but there is a lot more. If you like the craft of knitting mixed with ethnic history and lore, this is unparalleled. Fun to read, and yet useful as a guide to designing and knitting your own garments.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Just the facts, Jan 10 2004

By	Carol Denehy (Canberra, Australia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I wish I had read thoroughly the description of this book before I bought it. If I ever do want to knit a traditional jumper in the traditional way, this is the book to have (although colour photos of examples rather than black and white sketches would have been nicer). If you are looking for inspiration in how to use traditional designs in contempoary knitting, this isn't it. "Fashion knitting" is very much not in the author's world and she almost discarded intarsia until she found it was indeed traditional. It would take me lots of hours hunched over a calculator to knit this way, either in the traditional way, or adapting the principles to "fashion knitting" and there are too many other ways to knit without the agony. For those who like a challenge, go for it. It will remain a reference work for me until my brain is up to it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best Knitting Textbook
The effectiveness of this book is similar to that of E. Zimmermann's "Knitting Workshop" and B.Walker's "Knitting from the Top."

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5.0 out of 5 stars influential book reissued
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5.0 out of 5 stars A sensory feast!
The team effort of Priscilla Gibson-Roberts and Deborah Robson has produced what can only be termed a fabulous feast for the fingers, the eyes, the mind, and the psyche. Read more

Published on Jan 16 2004 by K. Paige

5.0 out of 5 stars A welcome addition to any needlecraft reference shelf
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Published on Jan 13 2004 by Midwest Book Review