Fascinating reading. Lots of basic fabric design and considerations and historical information. Haven't tried any of the patterns yet. ( )

The 1972 Dover edition reprints the original 1938 imprint of Mary Thomas's Knitting Book. On the cover it is indicated that the book contains 248 illustrations. These include many clear line drawings of needles and yarn, as well as some visual puns and other forms of humor. Mary Thomas was British and knit with pins instead of needles. "British" (right-handed) and "Continental" (left-handed) knitting techniques are described and illustrated. Because the book was written in 1938 it contains a lot of practical information about the basics of knitting that we no longer know about in our more "convenient" society. For example, she has a discussion of the length on the fibers on the sheep -- along with a picture.

This is not an indispensable volume for the basic knitting library, but an interesting read for someone truly interested in the craft. ( )

An unassuming little book jam packed with good knitting information. ( )