Knit Simple 2005 Winter

FEATURES

KNIT REPORT: HOME SWEET YARN SHOP
The true yarn of a Lone Star retailer and the New Orleans evacuees who took up residence in a little piece of Yarn Heaven. Plus: the industry response to the disasters. By Cheryl Krementz

A KID FOR THE KIDS
Bleat with joy at Amy Bahrt’s latest intarsia confection.

GO WITH THE SNOW
The antidote to wintry weather, our vivid chunkies stand out like footprints in crunchy powder.

WARM & WARMER
Accessories for a mother/daughter duo in a trio of cool hues chicly insulate head, neck and legs.

ALL ABOUT COLOR
Casual wear for him and her proves that colorwork can be complementary without getting complicated.

SUITS HER FINE
A dossier on the pros of plus-size business dressing.

NATURAL SELECTION
Matching zip-up cardigans for men and boys pass good style sense down through the generations.

PINK, LADIES
Polished and passionate, pink’s got it all over racy red for Valentine’s Day.

FAIR PLAY
Kids’ pullovers are perfectly proportioned for your first foray into Fair Isle.

GRIN & BEAR IT
The bear facts? Nicky Epstein’s frizzy grizzlies will tickle any cub’s fancy.

IN EVERY ISSUE

KNITS + THAT
Keep on top of the trends with the latest in fab fibers, knit-knacks and news for needlers.

BEST IN SHOW
The ribbon-winning scarves from the 2005 New York Knit-Out, plus snapshots from the event.

BOOKS
Patchwork plans, DIY dyes and retro results. Plus: The Yarn Girls go beyond the basics.

ASK JIL
Renowned knitwear designer Jil Eaton provides the A’s to your Q’s.

KNIT WIT
A living room undergoes a wild and woolly makeover.

MACHINE KNOW-HOW
TECHNIQUES AND ABBREVIATIONS
LEARN TO KNIT
LEARN TO CROCHET
PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS