Designer Knitting - Autum 2012 / Outono 2012

Revista Designer Knitting - Autumn 2012 / Outono 2012

FASHION

KNITS AND PEARLS

To best celebrate our Pearl Anniversary, we take the couture route, glamming up gorgeous garments with the elegant gemstones

WANDERLUST

Classic textures travel beautifully, enriched by exotic design elements from the Far East.

ODE TO THE ARAN

Ten of our favourite designers show (and tell) us why they so love the traditional Aran.

THE GLAMOUR GALLERY

With mohair as the luxurious medium, artistic garments become compelling knitted masterpieces.

FEATURES

SPOTLIGHT: PEARL YARN

A limited-edition yarn celebrates the pearl in all its glory.

MEG SWANSEN: SHOP TALK

You asked the questions. Meg provides the answers to a few of your thorniest knitting dilemmas

DEBORAH NEWTON: FINISHING FOR ARAN-INSPIRED KNITS

Tips and tricks for successful stitching.

WELCOME TO THE REVOLUTION

Five innovations that have rocked the knitting world.

THE ARAN AMBASSADOR

Meet Rosaleen Hegarty, the Donegal businesswoman who has devoted her life to preserving and promoting the classic Irish Aran sweater.

KAFFE FASSETT’S DECORATED LIFE

Rebecca Klassen delves into Fassett’s multifaceted approach to artwork. Plus, an excerpt from the designer’s new autobiography.

PURLS OF WISDOM

Think you know the personalities responsible for your favourite knitwear designs? Franklin Habit suggests you think again.