Knit Simple 2009 Spring/Summer

FASHION

IT’S SO EASY BEING GREEN
Eco-yarns ripe for the picking work up into gorgeously feminine warm-weather tops.

HOME IS WHERE THE COLOR LIVES
From the kitchen to the den and beyond—bright knitted décor enlivens any space.

ABOUT HAIRPIN LACE
Eager to learn a new openwork technique? Grab a hairpin-lace fork, a crochet hook and you’re off!

BEACH BOUND BLUES
The colors of surf and sky are mirrored in airy projects just right for a family getaway.

BY THE SEA
Shipshape baby knits shore to please junior sailors and mermaids.

PEACE, LOVE & GIRL POWER!
On the tween scene: cute tops that open the hearts of the world.

PARTY PERFECT
Boleros, shrugs and wraps: lovely finishing touches over strapless or sleeveless dresses.

FEATURES

KNITS + THAT
Among the bounty: sassy tape measures, project bags for a cure and clear clogs that reveal hand-knit socks.

BOOKS
Design with Debbie Bliss; Faith, Hope, Love for your knitting; and bonding, mother/daughter style, with the Melvilles.

ASK JIL
Jil Eaton answers your needling questions.

101 TIPS
We’ve done the math for you: KS presents 100-plus ways to be a savvier knitter.

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