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Module Magic by Ginger Luters Module Magic is a user friendly book with easy to understand instructions for working in modules. If you want to make dynamic wearables using component pieces, but are afraid it is too complex, Ginger Luters will dispel the mystery and explain how to make these modules for your own creations. Each module is presented in a grid to make blocks, diamonds and triangles, working each new piece onto the last one, creating a larger piece as you go. Making modules, small pieces, is very portable; you can carry sections with you and work on them as you have time. It is easy to incorporate colors into these small sections; you can add color to some and leave others solid. Ginger explains how to figure the gauge and the size modules for the garment you want to make. How to block, work edge stitches, pick up stitches, decrease and joining techniques are explained. I had no idea how diverse squares and rectangles could be, not only by using color, but by the stitches and the size of the pieces. Blank grids are provided at the back of the book for your own designs. Techniques are explained along with illustrations, plus measuring specifications for a better fit. There is a table to use as a guide for how many stitches to pick up on a diagonal and a handy little guide for shaping of module shapes. There are 24 wearable projects; however, the emphasis is on using your newly acquired skills to create your own designs. Think of all the leftover yarn in your stash that could be combined with new yarn acquisitions to make modular garments. I love the acquisition of yarns, buying bits of yarn here and there, to be combined with larger quantities of the main color for a final garment. All the garments are gorgeous and this is not surprising; XRX does an incredible job with beautiful color and clear illustrations in all their books. The Sonoma vest is an eye-popping knockout creation, draping with elegance and beautiful line. I am not yet at the intermediate stage of knitting, so I will plan this treasure for the future. There are beautiful women’s jackets, blouses, scarves, shawls and hats. There are wearables for children and a man’s vest plus pillows and socks. There is a fun bias hat that is easy to make if you just follow the seven step illustrations. Ginger’s book is the perfect teaching and reference tool for both the beginner and experienced knitters wanting to explore component knitting and creativity. Module Magic is going to be a great addition to my library. Review by Lydia F Borin |
