Designer Knitting - Winter 2012-2013 / Inverno 2012-2013

Revista Designer Knitting - Winter 2012-2013 / Inverno 2012-2013

FASHION

KNIT RED

Taking fashion’s pulse, we present a valentine to great style and long life: eleven elaborately cabled studies in scarlet designed in support of Stitch Red, the knitting industry’s love letter to women’s heart health.

ABSOLUTE CITRON

Zesty lemon and lime infuse the perfect turtleneck with zingy flavor and a robust dose of vitamin K and P.

AU NATUREL

It’s oh-so-nice to knit Mother nature, in pictorial forms of lush bouquets and wild-at-heart animal prints.

MAD ABOUT BLUE

Blues in winter are as mercurial as the season, spanning the spectrum from icy frost to saturated sky.

INTRODUCING MICHAEL BASTIAN

The award-winning men’s-wear designer debuts a show-stopping reversible Fair Isle cardigan from his new Michael Bastian by Josh Bennett collection.

KEEP IT CASUAL

A trio of dapper designers discuss why their men’s sweaters are the perfect look for dress-down days at the office and beyond.

FEATURES

SPOTLIGHT: THE CENTER FOR KNIT AND CROCHET PROJECT

Could the fiber arts soon see a bona fide museum dedicated to its storied heritage? A devoted yarn-shop owner and growing group of starry supporters are working hard to make this dream a reality.

MEG SWANSEN

EZ’s classic Icelandic Overblouse, reimagined in stockinette stitch.

DEBORAH NEWTON

The designer on stress-free intarsia knitting.

THE ORDER OF THE GARTER

All knit, all the time has its distinct advantages.

TAKING A VACATION FROM GAUGE

Interesting things happen when you ignore what’s written on the ball band.