FASHION

SHORT & SWEET
We've got a doozie of a dozen neck warmers, shrunk down to the season's chic new size.

DEBORAH NORVILLE
The busy broadcast journalist tells KS how she finds Serenity (aptly, the name of her new line of yarns) in all things knit.

MAKING THE GRADE
Zippy zip-ups rule the elementary school this fall. Plus, a 1-2-3 tutorial on inserting zippers.

GOING PLACES
Broomstick lace lends a delicate touch to a two-toned messenger bag.

PLAYING WITH COLOR
Indulging in color play doesn't have to get messy. Our tutorials will get you started.

CRIB NOTES
Knit and crocheted baby blankets charmingly take shape—choose circles or squares—to perk up any nursery.

WORKING 9 to 5
When it's too warm for a full-on winter coat, layer a figure-flattering cardi on top (plus sizes available).

FEATURES

KNITS + THAT
The usual great stitchey stuff, plus Red Scarf redux, how to be a knitting mentor and two ways to help wounded warriors.

A VISIT TO BLOSSOM STREET: KNITTING AND QUITTING
Author Debbie Macomber is back with another Blossom Street knitting novel. This time, her characters use needles and yarn to overcome their vices.

BOOKS
Nicky Epstein soaks up the Tuscan sun, plus alliterative fun with bears and babes, tops and toes, and pints and purls.

ASK JIL
Jil Eaton answers your needling questions.

HOW GREEN IS YOUR YARN
Leslie Petrovski test-drives ten eco-friendly examples.

EDITOR'S LETTER
ABBREVIATIONS AND YARN RESOURCES
LEARN TO KNIT
LEARN TO CROCHET
HERE'S HOW
LAST STITCH