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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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Hunter Hammersen rejected expectation, sought the life less-ordinary, and ended up in Maine writing knitting books and taking pictures of pretty string. Her designs are based on using simple knitting techniques to create patterns that look more complicated than they are. Her full collection of knitwear accessories and miniature knits are classic with a touch of whimsy.
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Yvonne Becker of Red and the Wolf Design began knitting and designing after becoming a mother. Her work combines fairytale sensibilities with modern knitwear. Many of her patterns combine color and texture to take stitches in unexpected directions.
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Sarah’s site, Knits And…, is an eclectic mix of fiber arts, graphic arts, cooking recipes, and more than I even know. She has a collection of free patterns including edgings and inserts. Her Patterns for sale can be found on Payhip. And for the sewist out there she has original fabric designs available on Spoonflower.
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Jess Schleicher is an artist combining her love of crochet and animals. Her adorable creations bring humor to every project including a hat that looks like it’s eating your head.
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