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SPOTLIGHT: PEARL YARN

A limited-edition yarn celebrates the pearl in all its glory.

MEG SWANSEN: SHOP TALK

You asked the questions. Meg provides the answers to a fewof your thorniest knitting dilemmas.

DEBORAH NEWTON: FINISHING FOR ARAN-INSPIRED KNITS

Tips and tricks for successful stitching.

WELCOME TO THE REVOLUTION

Five innovations that have rocked the knitting world. By Leslie Petrovski

THE ARAN AMBASSADOR

Meet Rosaleen Hegarty, the Donegal businesswoman who has devotedher life to preserving and promoting the classic Irish Aran sweater. By Cheryl Krementz

KAFFE FASSETT'S DECORATED LIFE

Rebecca Klassen delves into Fassett’s multifaceted approach to artwork. Plus, an excerpt from the designer’s new autobiography.

PURLS OF WISDOM

Think you know the personalities responsible for your favorite knitweardesigns? Franklin Habit suggests you think again.

FASHION

KNITS AND PEARLS

To best celebrate our Pearl Anniversary—thirty years of reaching new hand-knit heights—we take the couture route, glamming up gorgeous garments with the elegant gemstones.

WANDERLUST

Classic textures travel beautifully, enriched by exotic design elements from the Far East.

ODE TO THE ARAN

Ten of our favorite designers show (and tell) us why they so love the traditional Aran.

THE GLAMOUR GALLERY

With mohair as the luxurious medium, artistic garments become compelling knitted masterpieces.

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