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SIBLING RIVALRY
Funny how a ball of yarn and a pair of needles can cause so much controversy. Leslie Petrovski reports on the not-so-subtle divide between knitters and their craft-averse sisters.

VIVA ITALIA
Get the inside scoop on VK's inspirational knitting tour of northern Italy. By Joy Fox

AFTER-SCHOOL SPECIAL
A passion is born. Youngsters at a New Jersey elementary school learn a new skill—and some life lessons, to boot. By Maria Newman

STITCH WORKSHOP
Open season: Tips on eyelets, yarnovers, traveling stitches and more.

FASHION

BEACH BASICS
These sassy knits are made for fun in the sun.

KNITTING PRETTY
Feminine details and figure-flattering shapes take center stage in looks from Adrienne Vittadini and Jaeger.

EXPLORING NEUTRAL TERRITORY
Muted hues, slouchy silhouettes and intriguing stitchwork inform these wear-everywhere sweaters.

SOAK UP THE SUN
Slink or swim in our trio of daring poolside partners.

OUT OF THE BLUE
Punch up your wardrobe with versatile tops fashioned in the coolest shades of the season, from aqua to indigo.

WHAT'S HIP, WHAT'S HOT, WHAT'S NEXT
Right now, it's all about being a girl.

TOPPING IT OFF
Three easy pieces to take you from day to play.

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