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Knitters, we are 8!
This issue of Knitty celebrates our 8th Anniversary. We're very proud of our work over the last 8 years, and evidence of what we've built can be seen in our Library. Man, that's a lot of patterns! In there, you'll find the first published work from Cookie A, Ysolda Teague, Kate Gilbert, Stefanie Japel and many more talented independent designers. To the right --> is a list of everyone who contributed to this issue. In the Contributors section, you'll see names you recognize, including long-time Knitty favorites Jillian Moreno and Jordana Paige. There are also two well-established knitting celebrities: [we're giddy about this] Norah Gaughan and Mags Kandis. But you'll also see a whole bunch of names that may be new to you. And we're very proud to introduce you to their work. Knitty was created 8 years ago to feature the work of designers who might not otherwise have a stage beyond their blogs. We still consider this aspect of what we do at Knitty to be at the top of our mission statement.
We also like giving away stuff. Want to win? Just visit this page!
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My fiber speaks. Does your fiber talk to you? Talk to you beyond “touch me, buy me”? The fiber in my two designs for this issue, Mary Mary and Bound by the Beauty, both had a lot to say to me. Sometimes it’s just clear from the beginning what fiber is to become. The green Fiber Optic BFL for Bound just needed to be spun woolen to accentuate its softness, and then I wanted it close to my skin, so a cowl just fit the bill. The variegated CJKoho Designs merino/tencel, once spun fat and chain plied, wanted to be lace, big lace. Originally I wanted to do a shawl, but the amount of fiber and the weight of the yarn made that idea unwieldy. Once I hit on the short scarf idea, I instantly knew what stitch pattern (and even what book it was in) and it was done in no time. Most of the time when I spin, the
fiber says, “relax,
just spin”, but sometimes there is a magic crackle
and an urgency to become something
in particular.
If you have an idea for a project or article for Knittyspin write me. Knittyspin submission guidelines are here. If you have fiber, spindles, books, or other spinny products or tools that you'd like us to review, you'll find information how how to get your products in to the hands of our reviewers here. I love to talk about it all. Have you seen the Knittyspin shwag? Check out the Knittyspin gear. Cozy sweatshirts, long-sleeved tees, and much more! Show your spinning pride and your love for Knittyspin!
Jillian Moreno |
