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Books We Love

As an educational organization, we feel it is important to provide reviews for technical books on knitting, both new and classics. In this issue we review stitch dictionaries.

Yarns We Love

Each designer has written a review of the yarn they used for their projects. When designers submit a proposal for a design, we try to accommodate their choice. They are the best judge of what yarn will work best for their projects.

Tension Concerns When Casting On by Binka Schwan

Past articles in this series have focused on the stitch anatomy of both knit and purl stitches and how to produce both Stockinette and Garter stitch fabrics when working back and forth. This article discusses ohw to achieve a neat cast on. The Confident Beginner pattern, which applies the skills discussed in this article, follows.

Loop Stitch By Leslie Gonzalez

The Stitch Anatomy article in this issue discusses the loop stitch. Author covers whys and hows of the different methods of creating the stitch. Two patterns for pillows accompanies this article.

Side-to-Side Sweaters By Mary E. Jacobs

The topic for this issue’s Fashion Framework is sweaters knit side-to-side. As with all Fashion Framework articles, it provides a complete discussion of what is involved with knitting this type of project as well as tips for success. It is followed by a sweater pattern which illustrates the topics discussed in the article.