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TURKISH TRADITION
Mari Lynn Patrick translates historical symbolism into modern Turkish slippers.

TIED TO THE PAST
History in the making. Shirley Paden explores the illustrious past of the necktie.

FINDING CLOSURE
Nicky Epstein navigates the twists and turns of making exquisite I-cord frogs.

STITCH GLOSSARY: CABLE CROSSOVERS
The ins and outs of traveling ribs and stitches that weave their way about.

MEG SWANSEN ON...AMERICA'S FIRST ARAN
Elizabeth Zimmermann introduced the first traditional Aran to these shores in 1957. Here's how it all happened.

NORTHERN EXPOSURE
Painting with yarn has given international recognition to Sweden's Jola Glimäng. Cornelia Tuttle Hamilton reports.

FASHION

TOAST OF THE SEASON
The news for evening is knits. Six sizzling styles to dazzle and delight.

BUILT FOR COMFORT...
and also for speed. Quick and easy basics for the girl on the go.

DESIGNER DRAMA
New directions in sweater chic from Adrienne Vittadini, Anna Sui, Michael Simon, DKNY and Isaac Mizrahi.

DREAM WEAVER
Spin a little stitch magic. Crossovers, basketweaves and entrelac.

A SOFTER FOCUS
Mohair is the fiber of the season. A kinder, gentler take on two great basics.

MAN'S BEST KNITS
Rugged, relaxed pullovers for the man about the house.

THE NEW ROMANTICS
Modern love. Color and pattern embark on a wonderful new relationship.

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