Vogue Knitting 2006/07 Winter

FEATURES

MEG SWANSEN ON…
Traditional Scandinavian Two-End Knitting.

NICKY EPSTEIN: MAGICAL EMBELLISHMENTS
The designer glams up Fair Isle and gives duplicate-stitch embroidery a go.

BRANDON MABLY’S COLORFUL WANDERLUST
The Kaffe Fassett protégé has made a stellar name for himself with color-happy designs inspired by his favorite places around the world. By Leigh Witchel

NORTHERN KNITS: SCANDINAVIAN SENSATION
Fiber fanatics joined forces on VK‘s latest knitting tour to explore the land of the Vikings. By Linda Pratt

PHOENIX RISES
Teenage knitwear designer Phoenix Bess proves that age is indeed just a number. By Leslie Petrovski

TALES FROM THE NORTH COUNTRIES
Scandinavian knitting: a short history. By Beth Brown-Reinsel

FASHION

NORTHERN LIGHTS
Glacial glamour: Arans get oversized, Fair Isle goes patchwork and lace gets lively.

TOP OF THE LINE
Lipp Holmfeld’s been crafting hats for the biggest names on Seventh Avenue for two decades. Knit her three VK exclusives.

NEW YORK NOIR
Go metro in sexy sweaters with a Forties feel.

DESIGNER STYLE: RESORT CROCHET
Get hooked on two transitional pieces that will take you from train or plane to cabana with ease.

BY INVITATION ONLY: MAN TO MAN
VK invited four of our favorite guys to design their dream sweater.

COAT CHECK
When you invest time in making a coat, you want it to last a lifetime. VK presents a stunning outerwear trio that are definitely worth the effort. Plus: A how-to workshop.

THE SUBJECT IS ROSES
These fabulous florals will have you knitting pretty.

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