The August issue has great ideas for summer garments as well as projects to think about for the fall. There are warm weather tops as well as a delicate cotton lace shawl.  Felting is still fun and popular and we have two bags – one from Nicky Epstein! Cables are never out of fashion, and we have several cabled sweaters for you!

I had a chance to meet Vickie Howell as she launched her new collection for Southwest Trading Co at the TNNA Show this winter. Vickie has been very busy, not only with hosting her popular cable TV program Knitty Gritty, but promoting Craft, Rock and Love, three all natural fibers from Southwest Trading.  Vickie Howell is our Designer in the Spotlight this month.

Can we talk? I really loathe the finishing process. When my Mother reads this, she will laugh because I will admit my finishing process is to take the worked pieces of my project to her. And I have news for her – if she lived in another state – I would ship them to her! Margaret Radcliffe’s workshop this month, How to Plan Ahead for PerfectFinishing, gives us her tips on how to make the finishing of your garment easier, faster and much more pleasant. Just a little planning ahead will make a world of difference.

Until next time, enjoy your knitting!

Runway Highlights
Tina
Knit & Crochet : Transitional Jackets
Stag Horn Alpaca Cardigan
A Sweater of Many Colors
Cabled Diamonds Pullover
Points In All Directions
Total Furr-gery
Top Drawer
Surprise Pullover
Tri-Finca Leaf Shawl
New Age Norwegian
Kerri
Sherri
Giotto Baby Doll Top
Classic Alpaca Pullover & Scarf
Shades of Summer
Cables & Vines Pullover
Quilted Lattice Hoodie
Cabled Pullover
Tunic Capelet
Uptown Evening Jacket
Fashionista Cardigan
Blue Lagoon Shell
Tie Front Top
Brighton Coat & Loopy Bag
Aran Cable Sweater
All Season Tee Top
Ovation Ballet Top
Saddle Shoulder Cardigan
Jean Née
Nancy Feminine Tunic
Peaches ‘N Cream
Welcome Home Baby Set
Cumladen Jacket
Kids Basketweave Cardigan & Pullover
Patchwork At Its Best
Cherry Blossom Time