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This week Kathy talks with Andrea Rangel about her new book, Rugged Knits.

Andrea learned to knit as a child, but didn’t really make it part of her life until college and had her first pattern published in Knitty in 2009. This book has been in process since it’s proposal in 2014, and the yarn choices as well as the functionality of the patterns was super important to Andrea. Listen in to learn how function, beautiful details and yarn choices came together in these 24 designs.

You can follow Andrea on Instagram: @andrearknits, Twitter: @andrearknits, Facebook: Andrea Rangel Knits, or connect with her on Ravelry: Designer Page; Ravelry Group.

Steve’s Yarn Picks of the week:

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Kathy talks with Leslie Ann, WEBS weaving Manager, about her new book  How to Knit, from Storey publishing.

This is Leslie Ann’s second book, her first being Cast On, Bind Off. This book is an introduction to knitting and takes the reader from zero to a comfortable working knowledge of how to knit as well as the basic stitches, terms and tools. This is the book you grab when you have that grandchild/nephew/sister/friend who wants to learn to knit!

Steve’s Yarn Picks :

• Cascade Rabat
• Filatura Di Crosa Zara Kid
• Katia Funky
• Katia Love Wool
• Noro Koromo – Closeout
• Queensland Collection Kuma – Closeout
• Araucania Ucayali – Closeout
• Araucania Yumbrel – Closeout

Upcoming Events:

Sara Delaney and Leslie Ann Bestor Book Launch – August 28th 5:30-7pm – They will talk about the new Storey Basics line of books for fiber artists and their own writing and crafting process, and they’ll sign your books, too. The event is free but please register!

Fibre Company Yarn tasting – Sept. 4th 6-7pm

Classic Elite Fall 2014 Event – Sept. 18th 6-7:30pm – The event is free but registration is required.

We have an amazing line-up of guest teachers this year!
Amy Herzog in September, Susan B Anderson will be here Columbus Day Weekend, Dora Ohrensten is doing a weekend of crochet classes in November!

And be sure to check out all of our upcoming Events here.