Purls Of Wisdom
Jenny Lord
In a Nutshell: An ideal book for someone new to knitting but not enough information for those wanting to develop their skills
I have seen excellent reviews for this book, so I was disappointed when I initially picked it up. My favourite craft books have lovely paper and gorgeous photos, and this has neither. It is also written in a light hearted style which I am sure many people will love, but I’m afraid I found rather irritating.
I am sure my negative response stems from the fact that I can already knit, and this book is strongly targeted at a beginner. All the basics are explained very well indeed, and should enable a novice to start knitting. Besides how to knit, the book gives a brief history of knitting, provides some patterns and provides a selection of knitting resources. I found some of these very useful. Her list of favourite yarns, blogs, and shopping sites enabled me to make some delightful new discoveries.
The patterns are all designed to be gifts. I found them a little dull, but they are perfect for a beginner.
This book is not for me – I much prefer Debbie Stoller’s knitting work: Stitch 'n Bitch Handbook: Instructions, Patterns, and Advice for a New Generation of Knitters
