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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.
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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.
Possible Tension Changes in Flat and Circular Knitting 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. The last article discussed circular knitting and how to create both Stockinette and Garter stitch fabrics when our knitting is joined circularly and worked in the round. This article discusses how to measure gauge for a project that uses both circular and flat knitting. The Confident Beginner pattern, which applies the skills discussed in this article, follows.
The Wonders of Duplicate Stitch By Celia McAdam Cahill
The Stitch Anatomy article in this issue discusses Duplicate Stitch. Celia McAdam Cahill covers whys and hows of decorative duplicate stitch as well as its use in fixing mistakes and in weaving in yarn tails. The Caprice sweater accompanies this article.
Caprice by Celia McAdam Cahill
Caprice designed by Celia McAdam Cahill is a standard fitted, set-in sleeve pullover with a crew neck, a contrast confetti yoke and sleeve sections, duplicate stitch accents, and a vented high-low hem. The sleeves and bottom are hemmed with contrast yarn, and the neckband is worked in simple garter stitch. The pullover has waist shaping and is knit in pieces from the bottom up and seamed. It accompanies the Stitch Anatomy article on Duplicate Stitch.
Hats with Earflaps By Leslie Gonzalez
The topic for this issue’s Fashion Framework is Earflap Hats by Leslie Gonzalez. 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 the Apurimac Hat patterns which illustrates the topics discussed in the article.
Apurimac Hat by Leslie Gonzalez
This hat, designed by Leslie Gonzalez, accompanies the Fashion Framework article on earflap hats. A strip of colored squares is worked first. In the middle of the strip a short-row triangle is formed. Then stitches are picked up along the curved edge, this being the basic way to form the earflap. From there the squares can be embellished by checkerboard and even alternating triangles around the base. The earflap is shaped using two mirrored double decreases at the center. When approximately one third of the stitches are left, the flap is folded in half and joined.
Icarus Infinity Scarf by Gretchen Hines-Ward
The pattern in this issue is from Gretchen Hines-Ward who is working on Level 1 and Taming Tension. The Icarus Infinity Scarf using ArtYarns Silk Essence and is worked on the bias. It would be a lovely addition to any holiday outfit.
Learn Something New!
The topic for Learn Something New! is how to use the technique of spit and splice. You can practice this technique by making the Dragonfly Ski Headband. The Dragonfly Top also uses this technique.
Dragonfly Ski Headband by Mary E. Jacobs
This headband, designed by Mary E. Jacobs, accompanies the Learn Something New! article on the spit and splice technique.