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As summer winds down, we know knitters get the itch to start on holiday gifts!

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Project of the Month: Jil Eaton’s Knitting School

School is out for the summer but, luckily, Jil Eaton’s Knitting School is open all year round! Whether you’re a novice knitter or are returning after a knitting sabatical, author and knitwear designer Jil Eaton will provide the tips and tricks to have you knitting like a pro in no time.

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The Art of Knitted Lace

Here is a pattern for a lovely lacy scarf perfect for a cool summer night, from The Art of Knitted Lace.

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Mom, Me, and Crochet by Doris Chan

The editors of CrafterNews asked best-selling Potter Craft author Doris Chan if she would do a Q and A with them about Mother’s Day, and she replied that she would love to do something but could she write an essay about her mother instead. So voila, here is her delightful, sweet, and tender essay about herself, her mother, and crochet.

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Melissa Leapman’s Top Tips for Color Knitting

“How do I choose colors that work well together?” “What colors will coordinate nicely with leftover yarn from my stash?” “But isn’t multicolor knitting difficult?” After hearing these questions over and over from students in her workshops, bestselling author Melissa Leapman realized that knitters needed a comprehensive guide to color, from color theory (does red go with purple?) to key techniques and stitch patterns. The result is her new book Color Knitting the Easy Way: Essential Techniques, Perfect Palettes, and Fresh Designs Using Just One Color at a Time. As a treat for CrafterNews readers, Melissa is sharing her top tips for knitting with color—read on to find out what she has to say.

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Amy O’Neill Houck’s Crochet for Bears To Wear

In celebration of the launch of her new book Crochet for Bears to Wear: More Than 20 Perfect Projects for Your Favorite Teddies and Friends, Amy O’Neill Houck is going on tour—a virtual tour.

For the month of April, Amy will be appearing on some of your favorite craft and crochet blogs—Craftzine, The Crochet Dude, Modeknit, and many more—sharing inspirations and patterns from her book, crochet advice and ideas, and more.

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Vintage Knits for Modern Babies Contest Winner

In our December issue we asked to see your baby knits in celebration of the launch of Vintage Knits for Modern Babies by Hadley Fierlinger, designer of She’s Crafty Knits. Click through to see the winner!

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Guest Post: A Knitter’s Gift by Wendy Johnson

You read her adventures with knitting, life, and her adorable cat Lucy at Wendy Knits, and now Wendy Johnson is here with a guest post exclusively for CrafterNews readers. Like many of us, Wendy was snowed in during Snowpocalypse 2010 on the eve of Valentine’s Day weekend, but she didn’t let that get in the way of surprising her beau with a pair of Manly Aran Socks from her new book Toe-Up Socks for Every Body.

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“Grey Garments” Starring the Ladies of Mason-Dixon

Move over Edies! The ladies of Mason-Dixon Knitting have mixed the classic documentary film Grey Gardens, A&E’s hit TV show Hoarders, and of course knitting, to create one hilarious video extravaganza for needle arts lovers everywhere. Watch the riveting documentary here on CrafterNews.

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Free Patterns from the Potter Craft News Archive Part 4: Buggy Knits

Here’s another fantastic find from the Potter Craft News archive:

From Morehouse Farm Merino Knits: More Than 40 Farm-Fresh Designs, these adorable mittens, made from the odds and ends of yarn, are sure to thrill any child with a wide imagination and uncanny appreciation for all things bug-like.

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