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Knit ‘n Style is published six times a year and offers jam-packed issues presenting over 30 exciting and versatile hand knit patterns for women, men, and children. The array includes designs for every skill level, and each pattern is accompanied by large photos of the front and back of each project with clear instructions, easy-to-read charts, and schematics.
Focus on Fall Fashion
Although we publish Knit ‘n Style six times a year, this issue is considered our fall issue. I am completely aware that you are reading this in July or August, but now is the time to stroll through your local department stores and check out the racks filled with the new fall fashions.
Runway shows focusing on fall/winter designs are held during February in New York, as well as across Europe, and debut the haute couture designers’ collections. Our fashion reporter, Eleonora Natili, who attends shows at various venues throughout New York twice a year, tells us what you can look forward to on the fall fashion scene for women on page 14. (In the December issue of Knit’n Style, Eleonora will bring us her fashion report for men.)
Eleonora observed a Native American design theme in several runway collections for this autumn, and Sandi Prosser’s gorgeous cover coat, Shades of Fall (worked in SWTC’s new Llama Lluxury), is spot-on what you’ll be seeing in the stores. This coat is a figure-flattering style that will work for many body types. It may be summer, but you can work up this fabulous piece and be in style right on time!
The Knit ‘n Style team attended the semi-annual TNNA (www.tnna.org) trade show in Columbus, Ohio, this June. This show is always highly anticipated, as yarn manufacturers debut new fall/winter fibers and, of course, amazing designs to show off those fibers. The kickoff to the opening of the trade show floor on Saturday morning is the fashion show on Friday night. Beginning on page 18, we bring you highlights of over 100 dazzling garments that made their way down the runway. If you find a design you can’t wait to knit, contact the manufacturer directly and let them know you saw it in Knit ‘n Style—they will be sure to direct you to the closest LYS that carries the yarn and pattern.
October reminds us that this is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is a hideous disease that affects many lives and, thereby, many families, friends, and co-workers. As autumn approaches, be sure to schedule a breast exam. When you make your appointment, schedule it with your sister, mother, or a girlfriend. We make space in our hectic schedules for girlfriend time, and your exam should be no less important on your self-nurturing list. What better reason to head out for a luncheon!
Until next time, enjoy your knitting!
Editor in Chief, Knit 'n Style