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  • Magda Sayeg is the first to admit that she herself rarely hand-knits.

    Turning Knitting Into Art That Pops Rachel Emma Silverman 2011

  • Make handmade gifts: Candles, soap, or hand-knits are great for birthdays and holidays the more you make yourself, the more you save yourself.

    The Shopping Diet Phillip Bloch 2010

  • I decided to try Color Catchers after seeing these posts; last summer I made a white-and-pastel knit top, and I wore it all of once before I made the mistake of washing it with some of my other hand-knits…one of which was pink, resulting in pink splotches on the white top.

    Polka Dot Cottage: I heart Color Catchers 2009

  • Ms. Sigurd's spare designs with a twist include Italian merino hand-knits in the somber monotones of the Icelandic landscape accented with feminine ruffles.

    A Modern Take on Iceland's Traditional Hand-Knit Look 2008

  • "I can see why maybe some people don't want all their clothes to have storiesit'd be exhausting to be overwhelmed with associations each time you pulled on a pair of socks"As someone who knits all her own socks, I can tell you that I'm going to be a bit sad when summer comes and I won't get to wear my hand-knits for a while.

    Every Dress Tells (or Sometimes Reads) a Story - A Dress A Day 2007

  • I have bought them one size larger than normally, so they fit with hand-knits.

    Shoes'n'Socks - And She Knits Too! 2007

  • Clogs all the way - that way I don't wear out the heels on my hand-knits.

    Shoes'n'Socks - And She Knits Too! 2007

  • From the organizers to those who knit and distribute the hand-knits, these groups tend to be composed of knitters who have been moved to address a cause and have created an organization the same way they knit—one step at a time, with the work of their own hands.

    A Passion for Knitting Nancy J. Thomas 2002

  • Rough and rugged hand-knits, featured fringe details, and were topped with fur vests, dyed red.

    Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph 2011

  • Renowned for their hand-knits and innovative use of complex textiles, the Mulleavys craft dresses that sell for thousands of dollars, prices worthy of fine art pieces at auction.

    Bookspotcentral Kelly Christiansen 2010

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