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Popular designers of hand knitting patterns are named and their distinctives are summarized.

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Marcia Lewandowski spent years working in the Andes among the various peoples. As a knitter, she learned from Andean knitters and published patterns so others could recreate beautiful South American ...

Domain: Hobbies; Category: Knitting

Laura Nelkin is the author of "Knockout Knits," a book of patterns for knitted accessories. Her designs use innovative techniques such as wrapped stitches, lace work, and/or beadwork.

Domain: Hobbies; Category: Knitting

Melanie Falick has written several books on knitting, including an instructional book entittled "Kids Knitting" illustrated by Kristin Nicholas. Falick has been published in many popular ...

Domain: Hobbies; Category: Knitting

Kristin Nicholas designs embroidery as well as knitting, so her sweater designs tend to be colorful and sometimes incorporate embroidery over the knitted fabric.

Domain: Hobbies; Category: Knitting

Jean Moss lives in the United Kingdom. She designs knitwear, writes knitting books, and offers international knitting tours. Her designs have great variety, from hats to coats.

Domain: Hobbies; Category: Knitting

Elizabeth Zimmerman (1910-1999)was born in England but later lived in the United States. She was a gifted knitting teacher who wrote books encouraging use of the Continental (German) method of ...

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Nicky Epstein is a prolific writer of knitting books. She has published many patterns from doll clothes to scarves to sweaters and dresses.

Domain: Hobbies; Category: Knitting

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