Book Review: Maggie's Ireland: Designer Knits on Location by Maggie Jackson
M & C Books - June 25 2006
When Alexis Xenakis is behind the lens, you just know the photography is going to be superb as is demonstrated in this latest publication by XRX Books. Jackson’s knit designs vary between garments suited for everyday use like the Blackrock Coat knit in mohair and linen, some rather avant-garde patterns like the Enniskerry Top with it’s barely attached sleeves that will appeal to the more adventurous knitter, to a few tablemats and cushions, all carefully photographed using the lush Irish countryside as the backdrop. Jackson plays with slits, tubes, plus plenty of asymmetrical lines while making full use of simple knit, seed and ladder stitches typically worked in three or more yarns making complex appearing designs simple enough for most knitters. [more]
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