"Knitting out of Africa is nothing short of inspirational . . . Stunning garments that transcend time and culture."
—Vogue Knitting

"Recommended as a top choice for textile collections."
—Library Journal

"All in all, Knitting out of Africa offers 18 beautiful sweaters and vests, as inspiring as they are interesting."—Stephanie Pearl-McPhee, knitty.com

"Her sweaters are absolutely breathtaking, and will have you ooohing and ahhhing from one design to another."—Detroit News

"These sweateres are compliment magnets waiting to happen." Knit 'N Style

"The designs are impeccable to the last finishing detail. This is a master knitting course disguised as a pattern book!"
—Spindlicity.com

"Eye-catching sweaters . . . Interweave Press lives up to its reputation for clear, complete instructions."— Creative Knitting

"Strong geometrics are the real thrill . . . Geared towards the more advanced knitter, there is plenty to sink your teeth into."—Spun magazine

“Offers knitwear as homage to black cultural traditions . . . traditional designs and highly contemporary styles that are truly works of fiber art . . . Bravo to Isager for giving us something so wonderful.”—Anchorage Daily News

"The book is laced with engaging wisdom and beautiful color photography."—CNA Magazine

"Every design is very unique . . . I am very impressed. It is an excellent book."—Knitting News

"These designs take your breath away. They are that stunning."—Black Purl Magazine

"There are a lot of knitting pattern books out there–new, fun, hip. This is a book that will stimulate you when the newness wears off, challenge you when the same techniques aren't as much fun anymore, and re-invent you when the hipness factor dies down. And as the author, and myself hope–will encourage you, to draw your own cultural parallels and contribute to the Global Book.”—Sahara Briscoe, Sistah Craft Blog

“I love all the techniques: entrelac, domino and shadow knitting . . . I just can't decide where to start knitting.”—Annece Perry, Marketing Manager, Washington , DC Knit-Out and Crochet

“Fair Isle and intarsia allow for the complex geometrics associated with African garb, while entrelac gives new direction—literally—to an exotic assemblage of blocks, stripes and triangles . . . such techniques are well worth the time commitment.”—Yarn Market News

"A compendium of sweater patterns that will challenge the seasoned knitter and give the rest of us something to aspire to."—Bangor Daily News

“The true test of any knitting book is “Does it make me want to jump up and start knitting one or more of the projects?” and the answer here is yes.”—Sandy Amazeen, Monsters and Critics.com

"If you have been looking for a bit of excitement or basically something a little different in you sweater knitting , Taaa Daaa here it is . . . Besides the patterns, the book is also filled with fantastic instructions for Entrelac, Intarsia, stranded two color and double knitting."—Eva Owsian, BellaOnline Knitting Editor

“Knitting out of Africa is a book to love, to knit from, to be inspired by. I can hardly wait to see, ten years down the road, how its vision will have permeated our knitting culture -- it's that sort of book.”—Knitter’s Bookshelf

"A very cool surprise from the fine folks at Interweave Press. If you're ready for more of a challenge this is a great addition to your knitting library."—Shannita Alleyne, blogger, Creative Soul Confessions

“After my first glimpse of this book (in Danish), I could hardly contain my excitement. Marianne Isager, an imaginative and talented designer, has assembled a collection of intriguing garments, replete with her unique ideas, techniques and details—truly inspiring and beautiful knitting.”–Meg Swanson, Schoolhouse Press

"This book is sure to ignite your creativity and spark your knitting."—Gwen Agard, organizer of the Philadelphia Knit-Out and Crochet  

“Completely original and exciting with its use of African designs….These sweaters are masterpieces.”—Pegg Thomas, BellaOnline’s Spinning Editor

"Many of the designs, photographed on female models, would look equally good on men."—Knit Together, the quarterly publication of the Canadian Guild of Knitters

"Exquisite hand-knits that capture the feel of traditional African textile arts and crafts in a contemporary manner."—YARN magazine