Nosegay Cardi by Ashwini Jambhekar
This cardigan designed by Ashwini Jambhekar features cheerful nosegays, worked with bobbles, up the center front and an all-over lace pattern that provides a lighter look while keeping you warm in an all-wool yarn.
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Winter Morning Cocoa Socks by Lynn Whalen
These argyle socks, designed by Lynn Whalen, include Fair Isle motifs in the diamonds.
Open Up Your Design Options with Applied I-Cord by Celia McAdam Cahill
This series provides a discussion of specialized finishing techniques beyond those covered in the Master Hand Knitting Program. This issue’s article provides instructions for applied I-cord by Celia Cahill.
Artistic Button Loops By Donna Estin
This article by Donna Estin discusses two methods for creating button loops. The Nikko Cardigan has loop buttonholes.
Nikko Cardigan By Donna Estin
Nikko Cardigan, designed by Donna Estin, packs a lot of details into a simple, versatile cardi. The off-center opening is accented by a narrow, contrasting-color band with artistic button loops to close the front with either buttons or toggles. Delicate lace/cable cuffs and hem provide an anchor for the contrasting color which transitions into an all-over slanted bamboo pattern worked in simple knit and purl stitches.
Needle Tip
This regular feature by Mary Forte, a former Co-Chair of the Master Hand Knitting Committee, provides a quick tip to improve your understanding of knitting techniques. This issue’s tip is about cable needles.
Andean Folk Knitting Traditions by Pamela Haswell
This article by Pam Haswell discusses the history, styles and motifs and techniques of Andean knitting traditions. References are provided.
Certification Recognition
Congratulations to those completing Levels of the Master Hand Knitting Program and the Technical Editing Certification Program!
Kitchener Stitch in Garter Stitch by Joyce Jones
The articles in the series directly addresses topics covered in the Masters Program. They are a must read for anyone working on the program.
Abbreviations, Pattern Basics and References
Common abbreviations used in the patterns, descriptions of basics techniques which include video links, and references to books and articles are found on this page.