Contents & Contributors

Here’s what you will find in the book, when you buy it! 😉 DSCF1125

Beginnings

A Stroll through Knitting Circles Past by Suzyn Jackson
How to Knit Together a Group in Eight Easy Steps by Kelley Dean-Crowley
A Modern Knitter’s Guide to Knitting Group Etiquette by Kelley Dean-Crowley
Pattern: Friendship Scarves by Suzyn Jackson

Connections Forged

A Knitter’s Tale by Doug Brandt
Pattern: Harlequin Purse by Suzyn Jackson
My Friend’s Song by Sue Hawley
Pattern: Odds and Ends Hat by Suzyn Jackson
My Bubbie, My Barbie by Meira Drazin
Pattern: Striped Kimono by Suzyn Jackson
A Note to My Friend Who Knits by Rachel Cottone
Pattern: New Skills Blanket by Suzyn Jackson
Elizabeth Zimmermann/Meg Swansen Knitting Camp by Mary Langevin

Needles, Yarn, and Politics

Revolutionary Knitting by Yin Ho
Pattern: Tic Tac Tote Bag by Vyvyan Neel
A Knitted River by Graham Turnbull
Pattern: Tree of Life Banner by Suzyn Jackson
Fighting Poverty with Art by Suzyn Jackson
Pattern: Stripes and Spots Toy by Suzyn Jackson

Knit Your Heart Out

From Social Knitting to Social Action: Organizing a Charity Knitting Project by Tracy Sprowls Jenks
Pattern: You’re the Love of My Life Baby Mobile by Laura Brown
The Power of Sheila’s Shawls by Greta Cunningham
Pattern: Triangle Shawl by Suzyn Jackson
Pretty Kitty Knitty Committee: Knitting for the Love of Cats by Cindy Goldman and Ceci Heron DeNovo
Pattern: Double Knit Catnip Pillows by Kristin Spurkland
Imagine Muskoka by Michele Meadows
Pattern: Star Quilt Pillow by Suzyn Jackson

Around the Corner, Around the World

Knit Your Own Ferrari by Graham Turnbull
Knit’s a Small World After All by Jacque Landry
Global Baby Layette by Jacque Landry
Pattern: Baby Uey Diaper Bag by Vyvyan Neel
Pattern: Heads, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes by Jacque Landry
Pattern: Best Baby Blankie by Sharon Vandersar
Pattern: Washcloth Duo by L. Tippett
Pattern: Oops Uh-Oh Burp Cloths by Darla O’Neal