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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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Jacqui, is a UK based designer who creates crochet, Tunisian crochet, and knits. Her work focuses on small, modular projects to build into home goods: cushions, blankets, etc. Jacqui’s uses geometric shapes and color to create innovative and exciting squares.
Nicky Jensen of Canada is inspired by her daughters and revels in matching outfits for one another. Nicky’s collection of tops and shawls features lace knitting, seamless garments, and designs to work with every fiber.
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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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Sile, pronounced Sheila, is an Irish Dancer and Knit Designer. Her cable designs are not to be missed. You can purchase her patterns on Lovecraft and Payhip.
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Allison Mahoney is a Canadian designer. She is often found with a knitting bag, calculator, and a pint. Allison offers wearable accessories that play with color and texture to create interesting designs.
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Louise Tillbrook is a UK Designer, teacher, and avid sock knitter. (Is there any other kind of sock knitter? No. Seriously there is no other kind of sock knitter) Louise believes life is stressful, knitting should not be. Her designs are fuss-free and mix of approachable colorwork and classic cables.
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Make with Meggie is a lifelong DIY’er, musical theater aficionado and now professional crochet designer. Meggie’s designs show off her love of texture and corner 2 corner crochet. She is someone to keep an eye on as her collection grows. Meggie plans to create a full range of crochet patterns including pullovers, backpack, and hat & glove set.
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Lisa Ferrell of My Flying Fingers has been a life long crafter: sewing, knitting, quilting. But, crochet is her passion. Lisa has several books of crochet patterns available on Amazon and individual patterns available on Etsy. Lisa favorite designs are for baby and children clothing. But, she brings a whimsical touch to all her patterns.
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Nina Machlin Dayton’s patterns and classes can be found at Webs, aka yarn.com, aka my favorite online yarn store. Nina’s designs feel both timeless and modern with classic shapes mixed with pops of color and geometric details.
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