January, 2002 - Knitter's Review

Rowan Kidsilk Haze

Kidsilk Haze belongs on that short list of exquisite, special-occasion yarns. It combines two delicate strands of silk with the very finest mohair fibers an angora goat ever produces. The silk glimmers through the gentle mohair fuzz like San Francisco's city skyline through the fog. Did

January 31, 2002

Clara Parkes

Yarns

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How to Substitute Yarn

A common misconception is that all yarns are alike, and that substituting one for another is merely a process of swapping needle sizes until it knits at your pattern's intended gauge. At the other end of the spectrum are knitters who live in fear of varying

January 24, 2002

Clara Parkes

How-Tos

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The Age of Homespun: Objects and Stories in the Creation of an American Myth

For most people, the practice of spinning, weaving, and knitting are a luxury rather than a necessity. But during Colonial American times, the home-based making and selling of textiles played a key role in establishing political independence and cultural identity. A Clearer Look at History This book is

January 10, 2002

Clara Parkes

Books