September 7, 2000

Welcome to the first issue of Knitter's Review! I am excited to bring you what I hope will be a valuable new part of your love of yarn and knitting.

Knitter's Review is a free weekly e-mail newsletter that will help you select the best yarns, books, shops, and other knitting-related resources. Our companion Web site brings the newsletter - and a lot more - to your fingertips.

We're also an independent publication. We have no affiliations with yarn manufacturers or retailers that could get in the way of our editorial mission. This means you'll get the honest truth from someone just like you.

Through Knitter's Review, I hope to help you spend your money wisely and connect you to a broad, diverse knitting community. This is the first step of an exciting journey for all of us. Let me know how you like it!

Sincerely,

New This Week...

Yarn Review:
Getting Fluffy with Classic Elite La Gran

Looking to try mohair for the first time, or just interested in trying a different kind? Classic Elite La Gran is one of our favorites, with sublime colors and a variety of patterns written expressly for it.

full review

In Print:
Knitting in America

by Melanie D. Falick
More info at
Amazon.com
If one book could turn around the public perception of knitting, this is it. It offers well-written profiles of accomplished knitters and fiber artists across the country, paired with gorgeous photographs and select patterns.

full review

Online Yarn Shop:
Elann
http://www.Elann.com

Ann Cannon Brown has done a remarkable job
of building an online yarn empire for herself. A
monthly newsletter tells of new specials, closeouts,
and oddballs. Books come individually wrapped
in paper to prevent damaging the cover -- a very
nice touch.

full review

Knitter's Review Poll:
What's your favorite fiber type?

Participate in our first Knitter's Review Poll
and you'll see instantly a tally of all the votes.

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