Fourth in the hand-manipulated series of books for machine knitters, Open Spaces focuses on oversized eyelet, ladder and slit effects. Written in the generic style this author is noted for, the book is suitable for owners of all brands and gauge machines. Techniques include 2 to 5 stitch eyelets, manipulated ladders and vertical, horizontal and diagonal slits, all combined with the usual ways of manipulating stitches on a knitting machine: twisting, lifting, crossing and rehanging. The end result is a collection of unique and usable methods! "I was so excited to see that Susan had written a new book and couldn't wait to own it. I was not disappointed. I have all of her books and they are all wonderful, but Open Spaces is truly magnificent. The illustrations are beautiful and large enough to really see the knitted stitches. It is organized in a thoughtful and smart manner. And it is has unique and fresh machine knitting ideas." "Another GREAT book by Susan Guagliumi!!!!!!!!" "What a wealth of information! This book introduces so many possibilities for machine knitters to manipulate stitches to create interesting textures and surface design. With clear charts and step-by-step photos, the stitches are all easy to recreate and can be combined in so many interesting ways. I love the modernity of the textures." Trisha Malcolm, Editorial Director, Vogue Knitting Magazine