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For the Love of Knitting: A Celebration of the Knitter's Art

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I'm a little disappointed that this book contained no projects. But since I am one to enjoy reading of others' knitting backgrounds this book fits in with my knitting library. It's a (as some would describe a large book) "coffee table book" - large, contains skillfully placed photos and old art combined with essays from various knit artisans.

If you love reading about knitting (which I do)you will love this book. It is filled with beautifully written essays about knitting, as well as many related photographs and drawings from the turn of the century through about the 70's.

The only problem is if you love to read about knitting you have probably read the previous collections; Knitting Around, Knitting Lessons, Knit Lit, etc., not to mention essays in knitting magazines. Unfortunately at least six of the 20 essays in For the Love of Knitting have been preciously printed elsewhere. That's a little cheesy in my opinion. A new book, especially one with this price tag, should contain NEW material.

Onthe other hand the pictures are quite wonderful

I love this book and have gifted it to many of my knitting friends. I'm usually not much for coffee table books, but this one is so hard to put down.

I remember the first time I saw this book: I was in a bookstore, shopping for a specific gift for a friend and I didn't have the funds to purchase For the Love of Knitting that day. But the memory of the beautiful images in this book stayed with me. It was a few months before I bought it for myself. I'm glad that I did. The photography is stunning. The book is composed primarily of photos; the stories and prose that accompany them are informative and fun. Lily Chin's Top Ten List of Places to Hide Your Stash is side-splittingly funny.

As mentioned in previous reviews, this book contains no patterns. I don't mind, my hands need a break once in awhle!

The first time I picked up this book, I was a newbie knitter. I flipped through it and thought, "Nnnnh. No patterns. Pretty pictures." And then I set it back on the shelf. Fast-forward three years. NOW, as a self-admitted fiber addict, I looked at -- and read -- this book with a new eye. I loved the vintage knitting pictures, adored the essays, and truly enjoyed the whole package. If you love yarn and knitting, you'll love this book. It weds intelligent, emotional writing about knitting with awesome images.

This book isn't cheap! and I am on a budget. But it is worth every penny. It is packed full of lovely stories about knitting and the knitter. It also has great knitting advertisments from yesteryear ,paintings,and photographs of people knitting. It is a beautiful knitting book without a single pattern and it will be read over and over. A great buy.

I recently found this book at the public library and can't believe that I missed it when it first appeared in print two years ago. What a wonderful collection of stories coupled with fantastic historic photographs and old knitting advertisements. Some of the advertisements and particular products I remember from the 60's when I was learning to knit from my mother, she is no longer with me but it brought back lots of great memories. I plan to purchase the book for my own knitting library.

Compiled and edited by needlecraft expert Kari Cornell, For The Love Of Knitting: A Celebration Of The Knitter's Art isn't just another knitter's handbook: it's an exploration of the art which surveys the history of knitting from World War II to modern times, juxtaposing classic works from celebrated knitters with historical photos and pattern booklet samples. The first-person celebration includes plenty of interviews and insights, adding a personal flavor to a lively survey of the finer craft of knitting - and its long history.

This is a beautifully executed book about the craft and history of knitting. There are no patterns, just beautiful photographs of completed projects, historic knitting posters, and stories by a wide range of writers from pediatrician and knitter Perri Klass to award winning novelist Jamaica Kincaid.

As usual, very pleased with my order. Book in perfect condition.

Susan Ranello

Whenever I find a factual error in a non-fiction book, I immediately begin to wonder what other errors are in it, and I tend to mistrust the book altogether. Toward the end of For the Love of Knitting, there is a nice piece on Elizabeth Zimmerman, Schoolhouse Press, and Meg Swansen. However, the author tells us that Mrs. Swansen continues to run the company with her husband Chris. Chris Swansen passed away many years ago--any knitter with any knowledge of this family would know that! That oversight completely turned me off the book, and I gave it away.