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Mary G
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Posted: Dec 22 2008 at 6:19am | IP Logged Quote Mary G
Just wanted to let you know I just just posted a review of three really great knitting books you might want to add to your last-minute gift list (or to buy with your Christmas money). These three -- one by Nicky Epstein and two by Melissa Leapman -- are not just wonderful "eye candy"; they are spectacular in their coverage of knitting techniques, history and glorious projects too.

Have you seen any other new ones I need ?

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Thank you so much for your article!!!
My wish list has grown.....
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Mary,
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Posted: Dec 29 2008 at 9:05pm | IP Logged Quote SeaStar
OK, Mary-

Now which of these would be best for my MIL? Her birthday is the end of january. She is 71 and a life long knitter... sweaters ever since I've known her. But always ripping things out and starting over...

Would a long term sweater knitter appreciate a break into scarves or hats, or would something like the cable knitting book be best?

I would like to get her something she will really enjoy... any thoughts?

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