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KM Bedigan is a prolific knitwear designer in Edinburgh, Scotland. Her background in archeology and history provides inspiration for her full line of knitwear designs. (Be sure to check out the stuffed animals. They are adorable) Her patterns feature adventuresome construction techniques, fresh modern colors, and texture.
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Knitter, designer, pole dancer Rachel Legget knows how to make things move. Although Rachel has a full line of knitwear accessories she specializes in socks. Her socks feature both beautiful, intricate Cables and unique colorwork. These are true works of art.
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Brenda Castiel’s patterns have appeared in some of the most popular knitting magazines. She offers a full range of knitwear for people of all ages. She emphasizes approachable patterns that incorporate unique details to keep the finished piece fresh and original.
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Kerry Bullock-Ozkan of North Carolina, is a knitter, spinner, and novice weaver. She began designing her own knits in 2013 when she couldn’t find the patterns she was looking for. (How many can relate to that?) Kerry’s full line of knitwear is inspired by the natural fibers she loves to work with. Her catalogue of classic cowls, hats and cardigans feature both color work and textured patterns. Looking at them you can imagine sitting outside on a crisp autumn afternoon with your favorite hot beverage and enjoying the changing leaves.
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Karen Butler is a UK based designer and tech editor. Head to her Payhip store to see her full catalog of accessories. Whether you love lace, cables, or colorwork you will find a pattern to delight the fingers. (As a color lover I swoon over her colorowork.)
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Katherine Vaughn is a designer and academic librarian. When not in the stacks or with her family, she is working on her full range of knitwear, accessories and home goods focus on timeless textured details using cables and lace. Her patterns prove that interesting knits are always attainable.
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Jo-Anne is an Australian designer with a full line of knit accessories including socks, mitts, scarves, and shawls. Much of Jo-Anne’s work is designed in the round so when you cast off your project is complete! Whether you love textured stitches, cables, or lace you are sure to find a project that delights the fingers.
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As a young girl in Ireland, Bronaugh Miskelly, aka La Purple Penguin dreamed of being a fashion designer. Now she is designing original knit patterns for magazines, yarn companies, and YOU! Inspired by the Irish landscape of her childhood, she aims to create patterns that are as enjoyable to make as they are to show off. They certainly look cozy. With her pointy sticks La Purple Penguin creates knit accessories featuring classic lines and beautiful lace details.
WARNING: I am not providing a link to the Website. Bronaugh is updating her links to patterns for sale but there are unmarked links to Ravelry.
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One word comes to mind when looking at Scottish knitwear designer Liz Corke’s work: movement. Her patterns focus on accessories. But whether through cables, lace, or brioche, stitches interesting details move across the fabric in sometimes unexpected ways.
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