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Elsa Schiaparelli's Bowknot
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Knitting Glossary DVD
Ribwarmer DVD
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Schoolhouse Press Patterns
Elizabeth Zimmermann began producing her own patterns for sale with Newsletter #1 in 1958. In 2008, we introduced Schoolhouse Press Pattern #1, EZ's Butterfly Jacket/Vest. We will continue to expand our pattern collection from Elizabeth Zimmermann, Meg Swansen and other designers. All patterns include written instructions, charts when necessary, sizing information, plus technique photos. Patterns are between 4-8 pages, with color photographs, and housed in a sheet protector. *Note: We are researching the possibility of downloadable patterns but do not anticipate downloads to be available before 2009.
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Pattern 1: Butterfly Vest, Elizabeth Zimmermann
EZ's Butterfly Jacket was first published in McCalls Needlework in 1956. Meg re-knitted the design in Ultra Alpaca and Unspun Icelandic, giving full instructions in Wool Gathering #78 (Spring 2008) for the 50th year anniversary of Schoolhouse Press. The Wool Gathering issue sold out quickly and we're happy to be able to introduce our line of patterns with this lovely Elizabeth Zimmermann garment. EZ's intitial article in McCall's was accompanied by her Ribwarmer and the manner of construction in each design is related. (We show the Butterfly being knitted on the new Ribwarmer DVD.) $6 |
Arch-Shaped Stockings
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Pattern 2: Arch-Shaped Stockings, Elizabeth Zimmermann and Meg Swansen
Elizabeth Zimmermann knitted the prototype for the arch shaped stockings in the 1960s. They are quite sensuous as you slip them on and feel the arch snug up into the bottom of your foot. In a thorough search of EZ's knitting journals, no notes about this particular design were found. Meg Swansen pored over the original stockings to create the written pattern. Detailed instructions for a pair of aran or two color stockings with charts for 7 different designs including an elegant Bavarian Twisted Stitch design. $6
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Box-the-Compass Sweater
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Pattern 3: Box-the-Compass, Elizabeth Zimmermann and Meg Swansen
A seamless pullover design collaboration based on Elizabeth's idea to rotate four raglan shaping lines to appear at the center front and back and on the sleeve tops. The construction is based on EPS (Elizabeth's Percentage System). Techniques include: knitting up stitches for the hem, double decrease, long-tail cast on, short rows and wrapping, phoney seams. Math for sizes: 36", 38", 40", 44", 48", 52" included, though the numbers should be easily adjustable for any chest circumference. $6
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