Knit Simple 2011/12 Winter

FASHION
WEEKEND GETAWAY
Come Saturday, swap that buttoned-down office look for a cardi that’s casually cozy.

GRAPHIC DESIGN
Two yarny takes on the classic country quilt warm up the homestead.

SHAWL WE KNIT 
It’s easy to get wrapped up in the wonders of shawl knitting. Plus, a how-to workshop.

HEAD & SHOULDERS
Cowls and caps—this dynamic duo teams up to dress up outerwear.

KNITTING BY NUMBERS
One skein, two or three? Great-looking knits don’t always require great amounts of yarn.

WILD KINGDOM 
Lions and tigers—oh, my! Plush jungle-cat pillows are on the prowl.

FEATURES

KNITS + THAT 
What’s new in our collective knitting bag.

BOOKS 
Topics on our winter reading list: colorwork, stash-busting, dinos and a double-dip visit to the knitterly nook of Cypress Hollow.

ASK JIL 
Jil Eaton answers your needling questions.

STRIPPED TOPPER
Knit Vickie Howell’s sweet baby sweater. Our how-tos will guide you.

READER SURVEY
EDITOR’S LETTER
ABBREVIATIONS AND YARN RESOURCES
LEARN TO KNIT
LEARN TO CROCHET
HERE’S HOW
RETAILERS
LAST STITCH