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STICK IT TO HEART DISEASE! Join thirty knitting superstars in the fight against heart disease—the number-one killer of women in the United States. The knitting community has always come together to support a great cause, and Knit Red attests to the generous, giving spirit of knitters everywhere.With dozens of stunning projects knit in gorgeous red yarns, facts and resources about heart disease, and powerful stories from survivors of this deadly disease, Knit Red is a book to enjoy. . . and feel good about! PRAISE FOR KNIT RED
COVER DESIGN BY DIANE LAMPHRON COVER PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROSE CALLAHAN AND MARCUS TULLIS
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“Of all the colors on the wheel, red has to be the most passionate and life affirming. This book celebrates its vitality and the therapeutic art of knitting red.” — KAFFE FASSETT , textile artist, master of color, and author of many books, including Knitting with The Color Guys
KNIT RED DESIGNERS
Debbie Bliss Martin Storey Nicky Epstein Jared Flood Deborah Newton Amy Swenson Barry Klein Ann Norling Barbara Venishnick Cecily Glowik MacDonald Debbie Stoller Lindsey Jacobellis Andrea Jurgrau Cornelia Tuttle Hamilton Daniela Johannsenova Jeanne Giles Deborah Norville Diane Soucy Iris Schreier Kim Hargreaves Melissa Morgan-Oakes Kit Hutchin Kristen Ashbaugh-Helmreich Michele Rose Orne Kieran Foley Maie Landra Sarah Hatton Tanis Gray Ysolda Teague Norah Gaughan
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LAURA ZANDER
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STITCHING FOR WOMEN’S HEART HEALTH
LAURA ZANDER
LAURA ZANDER is the co-founder and co-owner of Jimmy Beans Wool in Reno, Nevada. She and her husband, Doug, were both dot-com software engineers in Silicon Valley before moving to the Lake Tahoe area and opening their brick-and-mortar and online yarn business.When not knitting or working, Laura spends her time skiing, running, reading, and relaxing with Doug, their son, Huck, and their canine friends.
“The brilliance, care, and love infused into this beautiful book will inspire you not only to knit up a gorgeous project, but also to join this passionate cause. Knit Red is a gift that keeps paying forward on every level. Thank you, Laura, and all the gifted designers who shared your time and talents to create this project.” — AMY BUTLER , textile designer, knitwear lover, and author of Amy Butler’s Style Stitches, Amy Butler’s In Stitches, and other books
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More than a knitting book, Knit Red is an appeal to women to take charge of their heart health. Knit Red is part of Stitch Red, a campaign started by Jimmy Beans Wool founder Laura Zander and involving the entire fiber arts industry to educate knitters and their friends and families about the dangers of heart disease. Many of today’s top knitwear designers have lent their talents and voices to Knit Red, which features: • Thirty gorgeous projects, including cardigans, pullovers, shawls, hats, home décor items, and more, all knit in beautiful shades of red yarn.
• Facts and figures about heart disease and practical ways to keep yourself healthy.
ISBN 978-1-936096-42-8
• Delicious recipes that not only taste great but are good for your heart!
FOREWORD BY DEBORAH NORVILLE 9 781936 096428
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• Fascinating profiles of knitting luminaries, in which they share their experiences with heart disease and tips for staying heart healthy.
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A portion of the proceeds from Knit Red will be donated to the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) in support of The Heart Truth®.
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