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SCHOOLHOUSE
ROCKS!
Elizabeth Zimmermann was knitting’s
original rebel
with a cause, teaching us to follow our instincts and never
accept the status quo. One woman forever changed the
landscape of an ancient craft. Celebrate the golden anniversary
of Schoolhouse Press, the business that Elizabeth and Meg
built, with knitting historian Shirley Scott.
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SPHERES OF INFLUENCE
What comes around, astounds. Colorwork master Kaffe
Fassett knits his many-hued magic into a series of
circles, awakening a brand-new colorscape reminiscent
of twilight in the Land of the Rising Sun.
SPOTLIGHT
ON: MITERS
Borrow a technique from the toolbox of some
of the best knitwear designers to craft corners and
create sophisticated shapes. Laura Militzer Bryant
goes on a cape crusade.
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NICKY EPSTEIN:
KNITTING AROUND IN CIRCLES
“The scarf is one of the most important fashion
accessories—one that can make or break an outfit,” says
Nicky Epstein, author of the just released Signature
Scarves. This one, in rings of cozy wool, is definitely
one for the “make” column. Click
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RAVELRY.COM
Part social networking site and part online phenomenon,
Ravelry is not only transforming the way knitters and
crocheters communicate online; it’s also revolutionizing
the yarn industry. Have you joined the Ravolution? Leslie
Petrovski takes an in-depth look at the hottest online
phenomenon to hit knitting since the blog. |
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NORTHERN EXPOSURE
From sea to sea to sea, the “True North” abounds
with talented knitters who draw on Canada’s venerable
knitting history while charting the craft’s bold
new course. Cheryl Krementz explores the cutting edge
of the knitting renaissance. |
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SIGNATURE STITCHES
You know the masters at a glance. Just as Seurat had his
dots and Degas his dancers, today’s greats knit
mood and muse into fabric distinctly their own. VK offers
a master class in texture and technique from Taylor,Twinkle
and Coviello. |
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