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MEG SWANSEN ON...
Brioche stitch, a felicitous rediscovery.

NICKY EPSTEIN: TOTE SWEET
A trip to Scotland sends the designer in a whole new direction.

DESIGN KNITOVATION
Fayla Reiss embraces the power of three simple shapes. By Donna Gould

A KNITTER'S DELIGHT
For many of us, the only thing better than a good book is a good book about knitting. By Joanne Seiff

THE RAINBOW CONNECTION
Does choosing or changing yarn colors give you fits? Top designers take the guesswork out of mixing and matching. By Daryl Brower

FASHION

WHITE CHRISTMAS
A stocking to knit by the chimney with care.

GRACE NOTES
Create some pale fire in these creamy, dreamy lace confections.

TOWN AND COUNTRY
Stunning classics that look as chic with tweed as they do with taffeta.

PURPLE REIGN
Four top designers exhibit some violet tendencies with holiday styles that are simply plum perfect.

A FOREIGN AFFAIR
Home for the holidays? Never fear: VK takes you on an exotic tour of the Far East.

BIG COLOR
Pump up the volume in big, bold sweaters in a rainbow of colors.

GOLD RUSH
Glam it up in 14-karat style.

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