Ah, Knitter’s 101! “High Def”, tunes
into sharp colors, fun textures, and knitting in bits-and-pieces. We feature sound technique, but not necessarily difficult projects. This issue features an array of multi-season knits and a few that are definitely cold weather fare. Don’t miss Alexis Xenakis’ visit with author Debbie Macomber in the Knitting Universe. She shares her perspective on knitting, life, writing, philanthropy, and her new yarn line. Techies will appreciate the two modular garments that came from our Stitches Midwest 2010 Design Challenge. Entrelac, the focus of the challenge, resulted in more than we had anticipated—a trapeze jacket with gradated color movement and a bolero with mitered rectangles, stripes, and tucks along with the entrelac. Gwen Bortner’s cable sampler shawl adds texture to the bias mix. We also offer fashion accessories knit in sections, an approach that makes it easy to combine stitch patterns—just give it a try. The tweed scarf, log cabin linen skirt, sectional shawl, and waist-wrapping cable and rib vest take on added personality thanks to their construction. Traditionalists who love cables will appreciate our cowl, cape, long vest, bolero, and shrug. Textured stitches shine through in a tweed, shawl-collar jacket and alpaca crossover-neck pullover. Color fanatics, pay special attention to the messenger bag with steeks, the intarsia and bohus-inspired pullovers, a hooded bolero with round yoke, and the split-front pullover. Each of our two vests for him feature a spin-off knit for her—our cover cardigan and a hoodie. All four underscore the value of fancy stitchwork for mixing color. K101 knits pack a punch, not just in look and wearability: they teach lessons. Don’t be intimidated. Worked with glorious yarns, they become pleasurable adventures in knitting. All you need to do is take it a bite at a time. Soon you will build a wardrobe that defines your passion—knitting! Works for me! 
Rick Mondragon, Editor
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