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NOVEMBER 1–3, 2013

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

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LOCATION

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31 1:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.

Registration Hours

4th Floor

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

Registration Hours

4th Floor

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Morning Sessions

See page 8

2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

Afternoon Sessions

See page 10

3:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

Marketplace Hours

3rd and 4th Floors

6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

Evening Sessions

See page 11

6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.

Cocktail Reception

Red Lacquer (4th Floor)

salons and exhibit halls

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 8:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.

Registration Hours

4th Floor

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Morning Sessions

See page 14

10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.

Marketplace Hours

3rd and 4th Floors

2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

Afternoon Sessions

See page 16

6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

Evening Sessions

See page 17

7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

Gala Dinner

Red Lacquer (4th Floor)


SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Registration Hours

4th Floor

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Morning Sessions

See page 20

10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Marketplace Hours

3rd and 4th Floors

2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

Afternoon Sessions

See page 21


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Tips & Tricks: Making Your Garment Look More Professional

Sweater Together

Shaping Up with Short Rows

Build a Better Monster: Tips and Tricks to Make Amazing Toys

Essential Cast-Ons and Bind-Offs

Speed Steeking

Snip ’n’ Zip: Steeks and Zippers

Wearable Art

Getting into Designing

Two-Color Double Knitting

Basics of Couture Knitting (Part 1 of 5)

Knitting Surgeon: Mistakes and How to Fix Them

Persian Poppy Design (Part 1 of 2)

Basic Brioche

Knitting Jewelry

Intro to Lace Knitting

John Brinegar

Lily Chin

Rebecca Danger

Amy Detjen

Ragga Eiríksdóttir

Franklin Habit

Maggie Jackson

Gudrun Johnston

Melissa Leapman

Catherine Lowe

Patty Lyons

Brandon Mably

Nancy Marchant

Laura Nelkin

Brooke Nico

9AM–12PM

Josh Bennett

FRIDAY CLASS SCHEDULE

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Clark 5: 7th Floor

What Happened to My Sweater? Fibers, Blocking, & Getting Gauge

Leslye Solomon

LaSalle 5: 7th Floor Burnham 2: 7th Floor Clark 3: 7th Floor Dearborn 3: 7th Floor

Shawl Geometry (Part 1 of 2)

Tunisian Crochet Basics

Socks on Circulars: Mastering the Magic Loop

Design Your Own Custom-Size, Top-Down Cardigan (Part 1 of 2)

Ysolda Teague

Mary Beth Temple

Juju Vail

Julie Weisenberger

LaSalle 1: 7th Floor


Designing with Cables

Carla Scott

Candace Eisner Strick Ten Things Your Mother Never Taught You

Indiana: 3rd Floor

9AM–12PM (Continued)

Five Ways to Felt

Shannon Okey

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Who’s Afraid of the Set-In Sleeve?

Design-a-Monster Workshop

The Little Lopapeysa

Bavarian Twisted Stitch: An Introduction

Mosaic Knitting: Color Knitting the Easy Way


Secrets of Gauge

Persian Poppy Design (Part 2 of 2)

A Joy Ride with Brioche Stitches

Beading 101

Hands-On Color

Entrelac

The Secrets to Writing Your Own Sweater Patterns

Lily Chin

Rebecca Danger


Franklin Habit

Melissa Leapman

Catherine Lowe

Patty Lyons

Brandon Mably

Nancy Marchant

Laura Nelkin

Shannon Okey

Carla Scott

Leslye Solomon

Clark 5: 7th Floor


Burnham 1: 7th Floor

Seams Like Surgery

John Brinegar

9AM - 12PM

Dearborn 1: 7th Floor

2PM–5PM

Design With Josh Bennett

Josh Bennett

FRIDAY CLASS SCHEDULES

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LaSalle 5: 7th Floor Burnham 2: 7th Floor Clark 3: 7th Floor Dearborn 3: 7th Floor

Shawl Geometry (Part 2 of 2)

Bruges Crochet

Toe-Up, Afterthought Heel Socks on Circular Needles

Design Your Own Custom-Size, Top-Down Cardigan (Part 2 of 2)

Ysolda Teague

Mary Beth Temple

Juju Vail

Julie Weisenberger

Price: 5th Floor Burnham 4: 7th Floor Montrose 4: 7th Floor LaSalle 3: 7th Floor Indiana: 3rd Floor

Computer-Aided Design

Learn Two-Color Knitting

Knitted Tessellations: Playful and Powerful Patterns in Practice

Knitting Jewelry

Five Ways to Felt

Lily Chin

Amy Detjen

Franklin Habit

Laura Nelkin

Shannon Okey

6PM–9PM


The Classic Elizabeth Zimmermann Baby Surprise Jacket


Cully Swansen

Candace Eisner Strick Mobius Parlor Tricks

2PM–5PM (Continued)

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Zip It!

To Dye For

Reversible Cables (Part 1 2PM of 2)

Make an Owl Workshop

The Little Lopi Hoodie (Part 1 of 2)

You’re a Doll

The Beautiful, Humble Art of Plain Sewing: A Workshop for Knitters

Short Rows with Gudrun

Celtic Cables


All About Stripes

Concentrating on Color and Design (Part 1 of 2)

Cowl Design

John Brinegar

Beth Casey

Lily Chin

Rebecca Danger


Nicky Epstein

Franklin Habit

Gudrun Johnston

Melissa Leapman

Catherine Lowe

Patty Lyons

Brandon Mably

Laura Nelkin

- 5PM


Custom Knitting

Josh Bennett

9AM–12PM

SATURDAY CLASS SCHEDULE

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Burnham 1: 7th Floor LaSalle 4: 7th Floor Clark 10: 7th Floor Clark 5: 7th Floor LaSalle 3: 7th Floor Clark 7: 7th Floor Montrose 4: 7th Floor Cresthill: 3rd Floor Burnham 5: 7th Floor

Fixing Mistakes in Lace Knitting

A Taste of Lace

Math for Knitters Demystified

The Absolute Best Way to Learn How to Knit Continentally

25 Tricks (Part 1 of 2)

Circular Stranded Baby Surprise Jacket—Now in Color Pattern!

Beyond the Raglan (Part 1 of 2)

Irish Crochet Lace (Part 1 of 2)

Outside the Stitch Dictionary (Part 1 of 2)

Brooke Nico

Shirley Paden

Kristen Rengren

Leslye Solomon

Candace Eisner Strick

Cully Swansen

Ysolda Teague

Mary Beth Temple

Juju Vail


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Indiana: 3rd Floor Price: 5th Floor Clark 9: 7th Floor LaSalle 1: 7th Floor Buckingham: 5th Floor Clark 10: 7th Floor LaSalle 5: 7th Floor LaSalle 2: 7th Floor Montrose 5: 7th Floor Burnham 4: 7th Floor Dearborn 2: 7th Floor Burnham 2: 7th Floor Burnham 1: 7th Floor LaSalle 4: 7th Floor

Indigo-Go: A Fun Introduction to Dyeing with Indigo

Reversible Cables (Part 2 of 2)

Make a Mama and Baby Monster 2PM

Cable Tips

The Little Lopi Hoodie (Part 2 of 2)

Knitted Tessellations: Playful and Powerful Patterns in Practice

Shetland Lace Explored

Stashbuster Magic


Reading Between the Lines: What the Pattern Doesn’t Tell You

Concentrating on Color and Design (Part 2 of 2)

Knitting Jewelry

Pinwheels and Pi Shawls

Entrelac Basics

Beth Casey

Lily Chin

Rebecca Danger

Amy Detjen


Franklin Habit

Gudrun Johnston

Melissa Leapman

Catherine Lowe

Patty Lyons

Brandon Mably

Laura Nelkin

Brooke Nico

Shirley Paden

- 5PM


Tips & Tricks: Making Your Garment Look More Professional

Josh Bennett

2PM–5PM

SATURDAY CLASS SCHEDULES

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Crochet for Knitters

Cresthill: 3rd Floor Burnham 5: 7th Floor Clark 7: 7th Floor

Irish Crochet Lace (Part 2 of 2)

Outside the Stitch Dictionary (Part 2 of 2)

European Finishing Tips & Techniques

Mary Beth Temple

Juju Vail

Julie Weisenberger

Clark 10: 7th Floor Cresthill: 3rd Floor

Seams Like Surgery

Tunisian Crochet Basics

John Brinegar

Mary Beth Temple

6PM–9PM

Montrose 4: 7th Floor

Beyond the Raglan (Part 2 of 2)


Clark 5: 7th Floor

Ysolda Teague

Candace Eisner Strick 25 Tricks (Part 2 of 2)

Leslye Solomon

2PM–5PM (Continued)

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LaSalle 3: 7th Floor Clark 10: 7th Floor Indiana: 3rd Floor Price: 5th Floor LaSalle 1: 7th Floor Dearborn 2: 7th Floor Clark 7: 7th Floor Montrose 3: 7th Floor LaSalle 2: 7th Floor Montrose 5: 7th Floor Burnham 2: 7th Floor LaSalle 5: 7th Floor Burnham 1: 7th Floor Dearborn 3: 7th Floor Clark 5: 7th Floor Montrose 4: 7th Floor

Build-a-Toy Workshop

Seams Like Surgery

To Dye For

Draping a Pattern

Fingers First!

Icelandic Chevron Mitten

Cavalcade of Colorwork (Part 1 of 2)

Oh No, Not Another Scarf!

Chart Smart


Tuck Into Your Own Brioche Cowl

Bargello Knitting Basics

Advanced Lace with Beads

Design Master Class (Part 1 of 2)

The Secrets to Solving Mistakes, Mishaps, and the Disappointing Project

The Perfect Sweater (Part 1 of 2)

Susan B. Anderson

John Brinegar

Beth Casey

Lily Chin

Amy Detjen


Franklin Habit

Maggie Jackson

Melissa Leapman

Catherine Lowe

Nancy Marchant

Patty Nance

Laura Nelkin

Shirley Paden

Leslye Solomon

Ysolda Teague

9AM–12PM

SUNDAY CLASS SCHEDULES

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Clark 1: 7th Floor Dearborn 1: 7th Floor

Design a Fair Isle Beret

Seamless Sweater Construction

Juju Vail

Julie Weisenberger

LaSalle 3: 7th Floor Price: 5th Floor Montrose 3: 7th Floor Clark 7: 7th Floor LaSalle 5: 7th Floor Burnham 2: 7th Floor LaSalle 1: 7th Floor Dearborn 3: 7th Floor Clark 5: 7th Floor Montrose 4: 7th Floor Clark 1: 7th Floor

Sock Yarn Bunny

Tips, Tricks, and Hints for Knitting

Build a Better Monster: Tips and Tricks to Make Amazing Toys

Cavalcade of Colorwork (Part 2 of 2)

Shetland Hap: A Classic Shawl

Teach Classes That Rock!

Around the World: Twists and Turns of Japanese Lace

Design Master Class (Part 2 of 2)

The Absolute Best Way to Learn How to Knit Continentally

The Perfect Sweater (Part 2 of 2)

Hats: Sizing, Shape, Fit, and Style

Susan B. Anderson

Lily Chin

Rebecca Danger

Franklin Habit

Gudrun Johnston

Trisha Malcolm

Brooke Nico

Shirley Paden

Leslye Solomon

Ysolda Teague

Juju Vail

2PM–5PM

Clark 3: 7th Floor


Bead Crochet Jewelry

Mary Beth Temple

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2:30–3:30PM 4:30–5:30PM

How to Be a Knit Designer

Knitting Around the World with Nicky Epstein

Trisha Malcolm

Nicky Epstein

12:30–1:30PM 2:30–3:30PM 5:00–6:00PM

Iceland: The Knitting Heritage, Wool, and Knitters

It’s Just a Rectangle, Ladies!

Circles, Squares, and Other Shapes


John Brinegar

Nicky Epstein

12:30–1:30PM 2:30–3:30PM

Knitting Life in Amsterdam

It’s Just Yarn, Ladies!

Nancy Marchant

John Brinegar

9AM - 12PM

10:30–11:30AM

The Psychology of Color

Taiu Landra

SUNDAY

10:30–11:30AM

Style and Color Trends for Knitting

Trisha Malcolm

SATURDAY

12:30–1:30PM

Inspiration and Color

FRIDAY

Brandon Mably

LECTURE SCHEDULE

Chicago: 5th Floor

Chicago: 5th Floor

Chicago: 5th Floor

Chicago: 5th Floor

Chicago: 5th Floor

Chicago: 5th Floor

Chicago: 5th Floor

Chicago: 5th Floor

Chicago: 5th Floor

Chicago: 5th Floor

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LaSalle 1: 7th Floor Clark 3: 7th Floor Clark 3: 7th Floor Burnham 4: 7th Floor

Saturday 9:00–11:00AM Saturday 9:00–11:00AM Saturday 2:00–4:00PM Sunday 9:00–11:00AM

Through the Looking Glass

One-Color Brioche Knitting

Two-Color Brioche Knitting

Magic of Perfect Blocking

Amy Detjen

Nancy Marchant

Nancy Marchant

Patty Lyons

SEE TIMES

TWO–HOUR CLASS SCHEDULE

SPECIAL EVENTS

FASHION SHOWS

SATURDAY: 10:30–11:00 AM Vogue Knitting Magazine

The Fall and Holiday issues of Vogue Knitting showcase the latest trends for Fall 2013. Come see select garments walk the runway and get inspired for the coming season!

SATURDAY: 11:30–12:00 PM Koigu Wool Designs For more than two decades, Koigu Wool Designs has supplied top-quality handpainted merino yarn and exquisite knitting designs to consumers around the world. Koigu's fashion show will feature designs by Maie and Taiu Landra as well as others from Koigu Magazine.

SATURDAY: 12:30–1:00 PM The Fiber Factor from Skacel Collection Watch The Fiber Factor come to life on the runway as we showcase highlights from the inaugural season. Skacel Collection made history with this design competition reality show made especially for passionate knitters. Join us as we announce the top finalists LIVE during the show.

SATURDAY: 1:30–2:00 PM Malabrigo Yarns Renowned for their fine merino yarns and stunning colorways, Uruguayan company Malabrigo Yarns also presents an assortment of beautiful designs from a variety of talented designers. Their fashion show today showcases designs from a new collection by Soho Publishing as well as a variety of work from the Malabrigo pattern books.

SATURDAY: 2:30–3:00 PM Zealana Classics on the Runway We will feature designs from Zealana’s AIR pattern book and the new RIMU pattern book, both of which will be available in the Nina booth. Some of our favorite Zealana garments from past issues of Vogue Knitting will walk the runway, including the winners of the Zealana Design Contest, featured in the current issue.

SATURDAY: 3:30–4:30 PM Nicky and Mary on Top of the World Uber fan Mary Taylor made it her mission to knit every design in Nicky’s Knitting on Top of the World and a selection of her garments and the originals from the book will walk the runway in this fashion show. Mary’s pieces will be up for auction during the show, so grab your paddles and help Mary raise money for her choice charity, Gilda’s Club!

ARTISTS’ GALLERY

CRAFT ELEVATED TO ART 3rd Floor Marketplace: Friday, Saturday, Sunday during Marketplace hours

Experience our artists’ gallery and see the world of possibilities for creative expression.

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SPECIAL SHOW FEATURES Yarnspirations Lounge: Learn, Stitch, and be Inspired Hosted by Vickie Howell, Brought to you by Bernat, Caron, Lily and Patons 4th Floor Marketplace: Friday, Saturday, Sunday during Marketplace hours Free learn to knit and crochet lessons with Vickie Howell all weekend long.

Eucalan Gift Wrapping Station 4th Floor Marketplace: Saturday & Sunday 11:00 AM–3:00 PM Did you buy gifts at the show? Get a complimentary gift wrap plus a free sample of Eucalan Wash.

Nicky Epstein’s Knit and Crochet for Dolls Exhibit 3rd Floor Marketplace: Saturday & Sunday during Marketplace hours Buy a copy of Nicky Epstein Knits for Dolls or Nicky Epstein Crochet for Dolls at the Vogue Knitting booth and bring it to the exhibit for Nicky to sign!

Spooky Scary Scavenger Hunt 3rd & 4th Floor Marketplace: Sunday during Marketplace hours—or until all zombies and ghosts are found! Halloween isn’t over yet! Ten knitted miniature “undead” and spooky ghosts will be hidden around the Marketplace on Sunday. Find a creature to get a free copy of Teeny-Tiny Mochimochi or Super-Scary Mochimochi.

Yarn Tasting Lounge and Ball-Winding Station 3rd Floor Marketplace: Friday, Saturday, Sunday during Marketplace hours Try before you buy: Knit and crochet with new and popular yarns from your favorite yarn companies. Stop by to wind new yarn purchases before you go.

Fitting Station 4th Floor Marketplace: Saturday & Sunday 11:00 AM–2:00 PM Looking for a custom fit? Visit the Fitting Station to get advice from the experts.

Relax & Unwind: The Knitters’ Lounge Mezzanine Level: Saturday & Sunday 9:00 AM–3:00 PM Need a break? Sit back, relax and unwind.

RAFFLES

ALL WEEKEND LONG! See if you won by searching Twitter for #vkliveraffle or the Vogue Knitting LIVE Facebook page

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FREE LECTURES & PANELS

EXCLUSIVE BOOK SIGNINGS

Red Lacquer 4th floor • Sunday Lecture: Steven Berg Presents:

At the Vogue Knitting Booth on the 3rd Floor

Knit It in a Minute

Vogue Knitting: Very Easy Sweaters

Sunday 10:30–11:30 AM

Saturday 12:30–1:00 PM

No rules funky chunky knit and crochet

Get your copy of Vogue Knitting: Very

with StevenBe! Capture this fall’s hot

Easy Sweaters signed by the Editor in

trends right off the runway and make

Chief of Vogue Knitting, Trisha Malcolm.

them this weekend! Explore the use of large circular knitting needles and Tunisian

Knitting with the Color Guys

crochet hooks with uber chunky yarns

Sunday 12:30–1:00 PM

and combinations of fibers that will

Brandon Mably is finally in Chicago!

blow your mind.

Don't miss out on having him sign your copy of Knitting with the Color Guys.

Panel: Look Into the Crystal Ball. Where Knitting is Headed

Knitting On Top of the World

Sunday 12:00–12:45 PM

Sunday 1:00–1:30PM

Moderated By: Trisha Malcolm

Stop by to see Nicky Epstein and have

Panelists: Steven Be • Gudrun Johnston

her sign a copy of Knitting on Top of

Taiu Landra • Brooke Nico

the World.

Panel: My Life in Knitting Sunday 1:15–2:00 PM Moderated By: Amy Detjen Panelists: Chris Bylsma • Patty Lyons Shannon Okey • Kristen Rengren

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GALA DINNER FEATURING ALICE STARMORE Red Lacquer 4th Floor • Saturday 7:00–10:00 PM Legendary designer and knitter Alice Starmore will give attendees an exclusive preview of her new book, Tudor Roses. Alice will entertain us with stories about all the elements that informed the finished book, from the choice of yarns and the creation of stitch patterns to the illustrations, styling, and book design itself. There will also be a knit-couture fashion show, featuring a special selection of the garments from Tudor Roses, styled by Alice and her daughter Jade! Tickets available for purchase at Registration. Limited supply available.

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DEMONSTRATIONS & ARTIST WORKSHOPS Demonstration Area 3rd floor • Saturday during listed times Needle Felting Three-Dimensional Figures Jenniver VanSant, Going Gnome Saturday 11:00–11:30 AM See how wool batting and a felting needle are used to create a three-dimentional felted gnome. Jennifer will share tips and tricks of the trade to get you on your way. Once you know the techniques, the sky’s the limit!

How to Navajo Ply Riin Gill, Happy Fuzzy Yarn Saturday 12:00–12:30 PM Learn this plying technique, which yields a 3-ply yarn with colors that are grouped together (no barberpoling).

Fandango Wings Steven Be Saturday 1:00–1:30 PM This artistic version of Ravelry’s #1 pattern by Maylin Tri’Coterie is a perfect fall/winter project. StevenBe collaborated with Maylin on this StevenBe version using needles and glitzy yarn.

Toy Design Workshop Anna Hrachovec, Mochimochi Land Saturday 2:00–2:30 PM Get inspired to create a knitted toy that’s your own design! Anna Hrachovec of Mochimochi Land will share the process behind the hundreds of mochis that she’s designed over the years, and together you’ll discuss what makes a character successful and how to get started with your own designs. Freestyle Knitting: Knitting Beyond Patterns Kelly Fleek Saturday 3:00–3:30 PM This introduction to the philosophy and methods of freestyle knitting and construction will give you advice and techniques for creating your first project from conception to completion. Both two- and three-dimensional construction concepts will be covered. 27

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LIVE Photo Booth

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Vogue Knitting

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Bar-Maids, LLC 311

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Desert Designs 512, 514

Bead Biz 303

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Grinning Gargoyle Fine Yarns 507

Bear Creek Design and Felting 209

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Beelighted Fiber & Gifts 316

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Black Sheep and Ewe 117

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Black Wolf Ranch 305

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Malabrigo 506

Cooperative Press 113

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Mia Bella 406, 408

Cultured Purl 102

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Southern Yarns 511, 513

De Origen Chile 313

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ICON KEY YARN NEEDLES NOTIONS JEWELRY

Tess’ Designer Yarns 400, 402, 404 tessyarns.com

Tin Pan Arts 410 Universal Yarn 509 universalyarn.com

Vogue Knitting 403, 500, 502 vogueknittinglive.com

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Wall of Yarn 412

PATTERNS AND BOOKS

Woolstock Yarn Shop 515, 517 www.woolstock.com

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Elizabeth’s Yarn Shop 320 elizabethsyarnshop.com

Ewetopia Fiber Shop 125, 127 ewetopiafibershop.com

Ewes d’Bleu Yarns of Distinction 315 ewesdbleu.com

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Lost City Knits 104

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Green Mountain Spinnery 307, 309

Michelle's Assortment 302

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Happy Fuzzy Yarn 220 happyfuzzyyarn.com

Indian Lake Artisans 217 IndianLakeArtisans.com

Jill Draper Makes Stuff 121, 123 jilldraper.com

Knitcircus Yarns 213 knitcircus.com

The Knitting Goddess 208 theknittinggoddess.com

The Knitting Tree 300 knittingtree.com

Lanaknits 109 lanaknits.com

Leilani Arts 201 leilaniarts.net

Long Island Livestock Company 101, 200 lilivestockco.com

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Newton’s Yarn Country 317, 319, 321

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neighborhoodfiberco.com

Nerd Girl Yarns 308

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etsy.com/shop/Michelles

Miriam Carter Feltmaker 304

EUCALAN GIFT WRAPPING STATION

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YARNSPIRATION LOUNGE

Handknitting.com 203, 205

CROCHET GUILD OF AMERICA

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Pepperberry Knits 225 pepperberryknits.com

Skacel Collection 124 skacelknitting.com

Sophie's Toes Sock Yarn 312 emilyparson.etsy.com

Spinup Yarns 216 spinupyarns.com

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Top Shelf Totes 103

Wool and Company 324

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Zazzy Peacock Studios 206

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Windy Knitty 202, 204 windyknitty.com

zazzypeacockstudios.com

Zealana Distributed by Yarn Sisters 214 zealana.co.nz

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EUCALAN GIFT WRAPPING STATION 4th Floor Marketplace: Saturday & Sunday 11:00 AM–3:00 PM Complimentary gift wrap! The holidays are right around the corner. Plus a free sample of Eucalan Wash!

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NICKY EPSTEIN’S KNIT AND CROCHET FOR DOLLS EXHIBIT CRAFTS • KNITTING

Nicky Epstein

Knits for Dolls

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Nicky at age 3

Bring a whole new spirit of fun and fashion to your little girl’s favorite

dolls! The 25 fabulous outfits in this book include designs for knitters of every style and skill level, and Nicky Epstein brings her distinctive

charm and creativity to each piece, from delicate dresses to jaunty hats to sporty sweaters. Your child will see her dolls in a whole new light!

Nicky today

One of today’s most popular and beloved

knitwear designers and authors, Nicky Epstein has gained international recognition for her distinctive and innovative work, whimsical and high-fashion sense of style, and

informative workshops. She has authored many bestselling books, including

Nicky Epstein Knitted Flowers; Knitting on the Edge, Over the Edge, and Beyond the Edge; Knitting on Top of the World;

NICKY EPSTEIN ✿ KNITS FOR DOLLS 25 Fun,Fabulous Outfits for 18-Inch Dolls

FREE LECTURES & PANELS, FASHION SHOWS, DEMONSTRATIONS

Nicky Epstein

Knits for Dolls 25 Fun, Fabulous Outfits for 18-Inch Dolls

3rd Floor Marketplace: Friday, Saturday, Sunday during Marketplace hours Check out Nicky’s doll collection from her books, Nicky Epstein Knits for Dolls and Nicky Epstein Crochet for Dolls. Nicky Epstein The Essential Edgings Collection; and three knit and crochet Barbie® Doll books. Her unique designs have appeared regularly in Vogue® Knitting and many other

publications, as well as on television and

in museums. Nicky lives in New York City but travels extensively around the world teaching and lecturing on the art and craft that she loves. COVER PHOTOGRAPHY BY JACK DEUTSCH

AUTHOR PHOTOGRAPH BY ROSE CALLAHAN COVER DESIGN BY DIANE LAMPHRON

AN IMPRINT OF SIXTH&SPRING BOOKS NEW YORK

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$19.95 US • $21.95 CANADA

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$19.95 US • $21.95 CANADA

Nicky Epstein

Knits for Dolls

25 Fun, Fabulous Outfits for 18-Inch Dolls From the fabulous Nicky Epstein comes this collection of 25 fun and fashion-forward outfits, designed for the 18-inch dolls that are beloved by so many little girls. Nicky brings her signature touch to every style, from sporty to formal—she’s even created adorable accessories to complete each look! You’ll find beautiful ensembles to suit any playtime scenario, including: A lacy princess gown, complete with robe and crown

✿ A cozy Nordic-inspired outfit for cold-weather fun

✿ A modern minidress with vibrant, glittery colorwork . . . And much more! These charming and fanciful designs will inspire knitters to create and children to enjoy hours of creative play. As a bonus, Nicky even includes some of her favorite recipes to serve at your next tea party. With these one-of-a-kind knits, your favorite little girl’s favorite dolls will look more fashionable than ever!

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