The manly art of knitting

During the holidays, I accidentally came across The manly art of knitting on Plague.

Intrigued, that’s the least I could say. The thing kept popping up in my mind, and a couple of amazon clicks (and a few days of waiting) later, it was mine.

The book is very simple, both in design as in explanation. It explains the basic stitches without much pooha. This is the stitch, this is how you knit it, and here you have a drawing of it. Short and to the point.

The patterns are fairly simple as well. Big yarn, big needles. A hat is made by knitting a square, and then folding it together in a certain way. Same for a vest. I really should try it.

Of course this book wouldn’t be complete without a sadle slip for your horse. Too bad I don’t have a horse.

I”m going to leave this book lying around for a couple of days. I wonder whether someone will pick up my knitting needles.