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The author of Knitting Without Tears and The Opinionated Knitter, she revolutionized the practice of modern American knitting.
Who is Elizabeth Zimmerman?
This St. Paul shop recently moved from Grand Ave. to Selby Ave.
What is The Yarnery?
What pattern name is associated with repeats of knit and purl stitches, e.g., knit one, purl one?
What is rib stitch or ribbing?
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What is make one slanted left?
Traditional knitting technique used to create patterns using multiple colors, associated with Scotland.
What is fair isle?
Local knitwear designer and personality who has an eponymous yarn shop.
Who is Steven B?
One among us teaches classes at this yarn store.
A Sheepy Yarn Shop.
A knitting pattern that produces a “twist” effect.
What is cable knitting?
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What is knit one, purl two?
A local yarn store named for a nursery rhyme.
What is 3 Kittens Needle Arts?
He designs for Brooklyn Tweed.
Who is Jared Flood?
An online favorite known for its variety and affordable yarns that are often “dupes” of more pricey lines.
What is Knit Picks?
A stitch that involves one row of knit one, purl one followed by a row of purl one, knit one, often used widely to create the main fabric of a knitted piece.
What is seed stitch?
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What is through the back of loop?
A very popular sheep and wool festival is held annually in this New York (state) city.
What is Rhinebeck, NY?
British knitwear designer, once head designer for Rowan, known for her colorful fair isle designs.
Who is Marie Wallin?
Usually a yearly pilgrimmage for Twin Cities knitters.
What is the yarn Shop Hop?
A type of knitting that involves tucked stitches (e.g., yarn overs that are knitted together with a slipped stitch from the previous row)—and is also a word for delicious French breakfast bread.
What is brioche stitch?
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What is slip-slip knit?
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What is the symbol for “single crochet”?
American-born, British-based designer of knitting, crochet and needlework patterns, known for his use of vibrant color.
Who is Kaffe Fasset?
Opened by Melissa and Lisa in 2010, this is a definite Montreal destination for knitters.
What is Espace Tricot?
A stitch that produces loops of threads that extend beneath a row of connecting or finishing stitches.
What is picot stitch?
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What is “with yarn in back”?
A type of surface embroidery that uses wool, not silk or cotton.
What is crewelwork embroidery?