tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19167514.post1286036216473455009..comments2023-04-09T10:05:56.868-06:00Comments on Rosemary Knits: Arctice Lace - wonderful book!Rosemaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13919009138145168313noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19167514.post-45143613239878753002007-07-03T16:36:00.000-06:002007-07-03T16:36:00.000-06:00While I agree that it is not necessary to 'blindly...While I agree that it is not necessary to 'blindly' follow a pattern, I think the 'method' discussed in the post you linked to is a natural progression for one learning the craft of knitting. First, you learn the stitches, then the symbols, then as you learn to recognize each stitch in knitted fabric, you can translate directly from the charted symbols. The author's "ability to understand the underlying logic of patterns and the structure of knitting stitches and garment shapes" comes with her knitting experience. It is something we all strive for, but many are not there YET. If she can teach all that in a class, it must be a really good class.<BR/>On the book, is that the one with black and white pictures? That put me off. I know, it's superficial, but there are so many lovely, informative books out there, I didn't give this one a second glance. Maybe I will now.Susan Lunihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17799333297406389634noreply@blogger.com