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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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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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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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New York based crochet designer, Nicole Colella Bagner of Fiercehooks, brings a fresh perspective. She combines the shaping and design she learned from knitting and applies them to her work in crochet. Her patterns often feature video tutorials to teach new techniques.
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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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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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