I have a pretty simple philosophy when it comes to purchasing a knit or crochet book. It has to teach me something I didn't already know how to do -- or a way to do it better -- and there have to be at least ten items I would love to make. Since I already have a stash of yarns -- what self respecting knitter doesn't -- then the only issue would be which one to make first. All knitters have multiple projects in varying stages of completion but sometimes I just want to sit down and make something different and yet quick to finish. I hadn't gone past page 40 and already picked out three good weekend project. Favorite of those the Quincy hat which had the most imaginative construction -- a mobius made into a hat with I-cord trim. Yum.

I'm not big on intarsia so I usually just skim through those but Duet Knits made it to my list. Martha Scarf is just the thing to learn how to miter with quick results and use up several odds and ends from other projects -- so economical. Elite yarns came up with some really unique cabled items and although I might not need another cable scarf I can easily see some of these patterns incorporated into a stockinet piece to add pizzazz. What I also appreciated is the simplicity of the instructions and that they are so concise. Most pieces instructions were two maybe three pages long including that of a very lovely shrug that would flatter any figure. Don't expect any really intricate sweaters or vests since this is by its very title a book of quick knits. Certainly a good additional to a knitter's library and worth the price