hats
Ever tried Tunisian Crochet? Well, Lori of Aklori Designs will inspire you to learn this often overlooked technique. She is unleashing the full potential of Tunisian Crochet. I’m personally ready to bust out my interchangeable crochet hooks to work on one of her designs
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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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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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Su is a UK based designer whose life and work focuses on slow living. Her patterns, however, feature lively stitch movement often combining cabling and lace. In other words, beautifully mindful.
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Dana Addy careers in theater and training to create her work. Whether it’s a new colorwork motif or stitch pattern, or an unusual technique, Dana Addy is always sure to add original details to her knit accessories.
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Ever wonder what to do with sock yarn other than knit socks? The UK based designer, Alice Doggrell of Doggrell Designs has you covered. Her patterns range from classic cable to cheetah prints.
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Naomi Parkhurst of Gannet Designs is a librarian and self identified “string geek”. She not only knits but crochets, spins, and weaves. Her website features ideas on incorporating codes into your work! Much of Naomi’s designs feature lace pattern work.
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Sue of Granary knits is a UK based designer and stitch marker maker! Her knitting patterns feature stranded color work and lace. Her stitch markers are handmade with soldered jump rings to ensure you stitch markers never snag your stitches.
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