Modular Knits: New Techniques for Today's Knitters

Modular Knits: New Techniques for Today's Knitters
by Iris Schreier

Modular Knits: New Techniques for Today's Knitters
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Author: Iris Schreier
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2005-08-01
ISBN: 1579906494
Number of pages: 128
Publisher: Lark Books

Book Reviews of Modular Knits: New Techniques for Today's Knitters

Book Review: Good Concept - Needs Clearer Instructions
Summary: 3 Stars

Modular Knits is an interesting knitting book. The projects showcased are lovely and makes you want to grab your needles and yarn.

I have a few "complaints." One is: the yarns recommended are expensive and not for your 'average' budgeted knitter; and the instructions could have been more clearly written.

I had to join Ms Schreier's Yahoo Group to get help and did not discover until after joining that the internet group was created as a ploy to get knitters to purchase Ms Schreier's books and yarn (from what I understand she also designs the yarns used in the book's projects). For example; after joining you are offered a free pattern, but there are 'conditions' that must be satisfied before you will be allowed to recieve your copy.

Another "free pattern" is offered, but it contains partial instructions and you must have a copy of the book to gain the complete pattern. If you post to the group asking for help; there is one wonderful kind soul who consistently answers questions for Iris, but most of the time Iris is "missing."

I suggest Ms Schreier create a video showing the 'tricky' techniques involved in her unique brand of knitting and sell it as a companion to her books. It would save a lot of headache.

Another 'minus' when joining the Yahoo group is having a list of questions given to everyone that must be answered in their first post. One feels like one has applied for employment instead of joining a 'Help' group. Ms Schreier also does not, and will not approve posting of any yarn shops if they do not sell Artyarns; something I find a bit restrictive, which leads me to believe she created the Group to further her own needs more than to sincerely help knitters who admire her technique and needing help along the way.

Summary of Modular Knits: New Techniques for Today's Knitters

A traditional knitting technique gets a new and easier spin, so that even beginners can master the process. Just dip into this comprehensive course, with themed tutorials--each with handy practice exercises--as well as simple instructions, charts, and 29 fabulous projects. Modular knitting is a bit like a game: you create designs in the same way you'd work a jigsaw puzzle--piece by piece. Start by completing one square, cube, or diamond, and then build on that by knitting additional basic figures and forms. Although the finished product looks complex, with its variety of shape and color changes, it's actually not hard at all. Start with a very easy patchwork square pillow, and move onto the rounded market bag, triangle hat, and zigzag scarf.

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