Knit Simple 2008/09 Winter

FASHION

GLOBAL WARMTH
Yarns from a dozen countries translate into universally beautiful hand-stitched mittens and scarves.

CULTURE CLUB
Easy-stitch knits take you on an unforgettable journey of far-reaching style. Plus, a button-making workshop.

VEST & RELAXATION
Sleeveless style for him and her, casual and coordinated for those downtime days together.

FAMILY TIES
Comforting as a mother’s embrace, our pair of soft, snuggly cardigans are also irresistibly luxurious.

WINTER PLEASURES
Tweedy, textured afghans and pillows arm your home against the wintry chill.

IT’S A ZOO OUT THERE!
Moose and goats and raccoons—oh, my! Critters make for the cutest kid’s knits around.

FEATURES

KNITS + THAT
The coolest of the latest knitter’s musts, plus news about luxuries for little ones and mini knits for the big screen.

FOR THE TROOPS
Operation Helmetliner sends loving hand-knit care to U.S. troops in harm’s way.

KNIT A HEART CONTEST
Knit a winning heart-motif square and be part of our first-ever reader-designed afghan.

BOOKS
On our shelf right now: prayer shawls, It Girls, maternity knits and Sweetgum sisterhood.

ASK JIL
Jil Eaton answers your needling questions.

COMMON THREADS
Joni Busby finds fellowship in a yarn-shop knitting group based on The Friday Night Knitting Club—and chats with FNKC author Kate Jacobs.

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