Modern Country Knits: 30 Designs from Juniper Moon Farm is authored by Susan Gibbs, owner of Juniper Moon Farm, and published (2014) by Sixth and Spring Books. It retails in the US for $19.95 and in Canada for $22.95. The cover provides a pretty good indication that this is full of a variety of knitting patterns from sweaters to accessories.The thirty patterns are designed by a group of designers such as Tabetha Hedrick, Yoko Hatta, Melissa Leapman, and Adrienne Ku. All the yarns used for the projects are from the author’s yarn company and include an assortment of weights (from lace to to chunky) and wonderful luxury blends like merino and silk; cotton, merino and llama; and alpaca and silk.

I really liked that there was such a large selection of projects to pick from and many are wearable items, meaning you would really wear these on a regular basis. There were not any “out there” kind of pieces that were more artwork than functional pieces. That said, functionality does not mean they aren’t pretty. Many of the shawls are trimmed with some lacework. There are cables in sweaters and hats to enjoy.

The photography is excellent, really giving you a feel for the finished product because it includes images of detail elements as well as a photo of the entire piece. There are also some great shots that include super cute farm animals like sheep and goats. Each project includes a key showing the skill level suggested, from beginner to experienced. However, I did not see any that were beginner. There are some that are considered “easy,” but there also a fair number that require an “experienced” level knitter.