Monica Russel

Knitting Scandinavian Style - Arne & Carlos This book is inspirational for a fair isle knitter who is looking for ideas for a new project. The complexity of patterns varies from a simple first colour work potholder project to a complex jumper pattern that involves the advanced technique of steeking. I believe that there is something there for everyone. I like the fact that there are also lace projects which are not too complex and the neck warmer would be a great simple piece of knitting for a weekend. The colour ranges shown are excellent and give the reader great ideas of how colours can be mixed and also how photography can enhance the piece with carefully chosen backgrounds. The photos are great and they also bring in humour and a sense of history. The patterns are laid out clearly and charts are a great size to follow. I believe that the patterns within them can be transferred to other projects, if you wanted to use them more than once. Monica Russel Knitwear Designer, author and teacher.

This book is beautifully presented with excellent photography and well laid out patterns. I like the fact that there are projects for all age ranges as well as knitted pieces for the home. I have noted that all projects are for experienced knitters and my interpretation of this is that the knitters have a working knowledge of using the Entrelac Technique and would like to be more creative with it. If the book is for a novice knitter of Entrelac I would have liked to see step by step instructions of the techniques as these seem to be missing in the first section. The book would be an asset for a knitter wanting to expand their pattern library and have new ideas for projects. Monica Russel Knitwear designer, author and teacher.