Margaret Klein Wilson

My first trip to the Green Mountain Spinnery in Putney, Vermont was in high school. I immediately fell in love with the lush colors and the soft yarns. Since then (1991), the Green Mountain Spinnery has expanded their original line to include many new colors, Alpaca Elegance, organic yarns and many other yummy things. Check them out online at http://www.spinnery.com/mall/webpage.cfm?DID=9 (This is also the place where you can get book errata!)… (mais)

Gorgeous knitting patterns designed for the colorful natural-fiber yarns produced by the Green Mountain Spinnery of Putney, Vermont.

This inviting, lavishly illustrated book presents 30 of the most popular designs from the famous Green Mountain Spinnery, a collective of highly creative knitters, designers, and craftspeople located in rural Vermont, whose passion for natural fibers, colors, and designs is legendary.

Knitters of all abilities, from beginner to advanced, will find a wealth of designs (and color combinations) from which to choose from appealing sweaters, vests, cardigans, and children's sweaters, to accessories such as hats, scarves, socks, and mittens. Each design is fully illustrated with color photographs, pattern charts, and schematics. A delightful addition to any serious knitter's library. Full-color throughout.… (mais)