Knit.1 2008 Spring/Summer

FEATURES

NATURAL RESOURCES
Shannon Okey suggests a great way to control the contents of your yarn: spin your own.

ATOMKNIT GARDEN
Everyday’s a Green Day for environmentalist, entrepreneur and rock-and-roll knitter Adrienne Armstrong, who chats with pal Vickie Howell.

KNIT.1 GREEN TOO
Exhibit O (for organic): Combining knitting, art and eco-activism. By Lindsay Obermeyer

COOPERATIVE STITCHES
Knitting is at the heart of Fair Trade co-op programs all across the globe. By Leigh Witchel

ENDANGERED SPECIES
Be loopful and multiply-cuddly panda, elephant, dolphin and turtle amigurumi, that is.

BEING GREEN
It’s easier than you think—easy on the eyes, in the hands, on the Earth.

UPTOWN, DOWNTOWN
Different ‘hoods, different goods: One pattern, two super-chic ways.

WHERE HAVE ALL THE FLOWERS GONE?
Swoon over our garden of earthly delights. (Shrinking violets need not apply.)

BLOCK PARTY
Primary colors meet graphic drama.

RED STATES, BLUE STATES
Knitters of all persuasions, unite! These are the times to take an eco stand.

IN EVERY ISSUE

EDITOR’S LETTER
The inside scoop on k.1’s Green Issue 2.0.

KNIT.1 PRODUCTS TOO
We found the coolest new totes, journals, needle cases and more—and they’re all recycled.

KNIT.1 BOOKS
Knitting know-how and read and reread.

KNIT.101
The ABCs to get you going 1-2-3.

YARNS
A fresh crop of eco-fibers, close up.

HOW-TOS
Step-by-step project instructions.

MAIL ORDER

KNITSTROLOGY
The stars align, stitch by stitch.