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They say a picture tells a thousand stories, and in the March/April issue of PieceWork , you'll discover some amazing pictures and the stories they tell. Susan Strawn's Dancing Couples Cardigan. Photo by Joe Coca. Knitting historian Susan Strawn relates the story of receiving a baby sweater that...
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Lily Chin is amazing. Whether it's reinventing cable charts or being the fastest crocheted on the planet, she's a knitting force to be reckoned with. She's a master knitter who's been a professional designer since 1981, and she wants to share some of her favorite knitting tips and tricks...
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Our new book, Scottish Knits , is so gorgeous that nothing I write can do it justice. Knitting star Martin Storey has designed sweaters, knitted accessories, socks, and even home decor, all in vivid colorwork and fantastic patterns. A picture tells a thousand words, so here you go: Aviemore Coat Skye...
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Half-Stranded Socks by Anna Zilboorg Just when I think there's nothing earth-shatteringly new in knitting, something pops up. Sock knitting expert Anna Zilboorg has figured out how to knit socks with replaceable soles. Her method is advanced, but worth it. And as Anna says, "This would be a...
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I can spend hours looking through stitch dictionaries. There seem to be hundreds of designs you can make with just two knitting stitches: knits and purls. These 1940s sweaters rely on wonderful stitch patterns to elevate fairly straightforward designs. Stitch patterns have been used in sweater design...
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Anyone who knows me knows that I have many knits going at one time, in various stages of progress. Some are comprised of wound balls in a bag with the pattern. Some are half-done sweaters or scarves. Some are completed except for the seaming. And some are seamed and just need to be blocked. I rotate...
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Whether your style is elegant or rustic, thrifty or decadent, everyone gets cold feet in the winter months. Even though the days are getting longer, our coldest months may still be ahead of us. To chase away the last of the winter chills, there are five knitted sock patterns in the Spring 2013 issue...
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Who's seen The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey ? I have, I have! And it's a feast for the senses. The stunning New Zealand location, the serene beauty of the Shire juxtaposed with the harsh landscape on Bilbo's quest, the perfect costumes . . . it's all just wonderful. Mary Hall and handspun...
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Vintage is a word that pops up a lot nowadays. It's all over the place in fabric, fashion, and home decor. I like bits and pieces of vintage design, especially when it's updated to reflect modern sensibilities. 1940s Fair Isle Sweater Our new book, Vintage Design Workshop is perfect for knitters...
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I live in a mid-century home, and I've tried to furnish it with pieces actually manufactured during the 40s, 50s, and 60s. We have a wonderful mid-century modern furniture store that's run on consignment, so the prices are fabulous. Cabled Footstool from Knits at Home Bolster Pillow from Knits...
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Save big this New Year with up to 80% off books, magazines, videos, seminars and more. Find great deals to help you learn a new technique, tackle your to-do lists and stick with your resolutions. You know I love cables, and I want to share some great resources with you: Reversible Cables with Lily Chin...
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A couple of weeks ago I introduced the book Knits of Tomorrow by Sue Culligan, which is one of my favorite new books. It's full of projects that evoke tech from the "olden-days" and space-themed knits of the future. I love it! There's something for everyone in Knits of Tomorrow , whether...
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Not feeling (kn)it? I'm home today under the weather. I've escaped the dreadful sickness that's going around, so it feels a little wimpy to stay home with anything less than the plague, but I decided to spare my colleagues the opportunity to catch my bug. The upside: Knitting. Even though...
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Tay Tartan Cardigan Cromarty Coat Riding a train from Edinburgh, Scotland, to points farther north many years ago, it seems like I spent hours gazing out the window at nothing but vibrant yellow flower clusters lining the hillsides. It was May, and the gorse plant was making its presence known, everywhere...
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Scroll Scrunch by Amanda Bell I can't believe I'm getting spring magazines! There's snow on the ground and I think it was about 14 degrees here last night. So, no, thoughts of spring aren't swirling around in my head. But that doesn't mean I can't do some spring planning, right...