The Knitter's Dictionary by Kate Atherley is a very useful tool for knitters at any skill level to have on hand. The book lists common knitting terms, abbreviations and techniques alphabetically making it a quick reference when you stumble upon an unknown in a pattern. I would consider myself an advanced knitter, but I can certainly recall times that having this book would have been handy! And, I think it will be a nice reminder for terms or techniques I don't use that often and need to brush up on. I do feel, however, that the book could have been a little more thorough in the definitions and examples of some of the terms and techniques listed. More visuals (by which I mean figures/images) for some of the techniques would have also been useful, as it helps me when figuring out something new.
As to the design, I was pleasantly surprised to find it was a hardcover and not a paperback as I expected. The pages are laid out neatly and the text is easy to read or scan through. I was also surprised by how small it is, which is good for tucking into your knitting bag, but I don't believe it is worth a $19.99 price tag. Overall, I think it is a handy tool to have around if you're a knitter!
As to the design, I was pleasantly surprised to find it was a hardcover and not a paperback as I expected. The pages are laid out neatly and the text is easy to read or scan through. I was also surprised by how small it is, which is good for tucking into your knitting bag, but I don't believe it is worth a $19.99 price tag. Overall, I think it is a handy tool to have around if you're a knitter!