Knit Knitavian Style
Allow your knitting adventures to begin.
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Knitavia Is a State of
Grab your mochas, teas, and fruit smoothies. It’s time to relax on the knitting couch or lawn chair, click your needles together, and wave your hooks for the
When you’re knitting the projects in this book, I’d like you to be taken to a world where everyone communicates in knit speak, lives to knit, and breathes in that new knit smell every day. You will enjoy the smell of luscious yarn, colorways, and creativity... ©Margaret Nock, 2011. All rights reserved.
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About the Book
Knit Knitavian Style encourages you to begin your knitting adventure by taking the Joyful Knitter Oath and discovering the state of mind called Knitavia. There are over 20 patterns in Knit Knitavian Style that are inspired by natural surroundings and can be used in your daily life. The author has included thoughtful blurbs, entertaining observations as well as interviews and resources for knitters. You'll meet Althea Crome of Bugknits and learn about her experience as a knitwear designer for the movie Coraline. Enjoy Christine Shively, the dynamic founder of Knots of Love, and discover how her organization has grown and is making a difference in the lives of cancer patients in the U.S. and Europe. Next you'll skip over to the hipster world of Rachel-Marie of KnittyDirtyGirl.com and soak in a fiberlicious day in the life interview. Give a cheer for Teresita Valadez, moderator of the Ravelry group, Hearts of Love, for her dedication to helping others in need and creating a sense of community.
Margaret hopes you'll embrace the patterns, ideas and suggestions in Knit Knitavian Style. She'll be waiting for you to join her on the corner of
About the Author
Margaret Nock began her knitting adventures at eight. She is a knitter, blogger and author of Knit 1 for the Road, a portable knitting book for busy knitters. She has a MS from Savannah College of Art and Design and has written articles for Mix Tape craft magazine. Margaret enjoys blogging about knitting events, products, and interviewing indie crafters, writers, knitting charities and businesses. Margaret is a member of The Knitting Guild Association, The Crochet Guild of America, and Knitters Connection.
Margaret says that color and texture really inspire her and she tries to use eco-friendly materials as much as possible.
When she isn't spending time with family and friends, you will find Margaret, with her knitting projects, on the road sharing her love of knitting and community.
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