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Introducing Norah

04/15/2008 23 Responses Shortlink

Norah Gaughan’s meticulous design work has inspired countless knitters to pick up the needles and cast on. Her unique vision and style make many of her designs instantly recongnizable. Her work is often characterized by geometric shapes and natural forms, [...]

Conservation and Contest

02/12/2008 289 Responses Shortlink

I studied some preservation techniques in graduate school – primarily paper and photographs – but never learned more about the science of conservation. As my interest in textiles grew over the years, I was interested in meeting a textile conservator [...]

Daily Dose: Chat with Sandi of Knitting Daily

07/04/2007 15 Responses Shortlink

A big welcome to Sandi Wiseheart of Knitting Daily! LollyKnitting Around is the third stop on Sandi’s tour, and I was excited to hear what she had to say the newest knitting venture of Interweave Press. Read on… What prompted [...]

Design Process: Interview with Mona Schmidt

10/26/2006 69 Responses Shortlink

Mona Schmidt is another lucky soul: she designs and crafts for a living. Originally hailing from Deutschland, Mona now lives in Montreal, Quebec, where there is plenty of cold weather to keep her knitting to stay warm. Mona's fabulous pattern [...]

Future Socks: Innovations with Cookie A

10/25/2006 27 Responses Shortlink

Cookie A made her debut on the design stage last year, with the online publishing of her Pomatomus socks on Knitty.com. Cookie's design aesthetic clings to traditional motifs and patterning and adds a very modern edge. Cookie agreed to share [...]