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Stephanie's two grandmother's were the yin and yang of knitting. Millie was an expert knitter, working on small gauge sweaters with complex patterns. Mary was a fly-by-the-seat-of-the-pants knitter, ignoring gauge & instructions and throwing any random skeins into the mix. Millie didn't have the patience to teach. Mary was a wonderful teacher. Stephanie got the best from both of them.

A knitter from childhood, her first garment was made while a theater major at UCLA. It was a black, long sleeved, turtleneck sweater with a peplum, knit in a scratchy acrylic. “I wore that sweater proudly. It was beautiful. No one told me it would be too hard to make. I just looked up what I didn't know, and made a sweater.” With a firm belief that knitting is good for the soul and everyone should experience the joy that comes with making something with your own hands, Stephanie left a career in development and opened Unwind in 2004.

“It's been a thrilling experience sharing this craft and meeting so many amazing people along the way.”

Make Stephanie's Project

Looking for a lightweight cardi/shrug to knit now and wear this summer? I just finished this Norah Gaughan design from Berroco Origami. It's called Kiama, was a quick knit with zero finishing. You work the sleeves in one piece like a scarf and then pick up stitches to work the body. A few increases here and there make a great swingy shape. Check out the Ravelry gallery for Kiama, and you'll fall further in love.

Coming soon: Purchase this kit, complete with pattern, needles, and all the yarn you'll need.

As soon as I saw the Oscilloscope Shawl I knew I needed to knit it...NOW. Besides being totally fun, it was quick. This one is for me, but it was so rewarding to make I can easily see making it over several times as gifts. It took very little yarn. This one is knit from Manos del Uruguay's new yarn -- Maxima. The colors are very rich, and the yarn is very soft. I can wear it right up against my face and feel so cozy. I'll be doing another in Mission Falls 1824 Wool for a solid version that's just as soft.

Coming soon: Purchase this kit, complete with pattern, needles, and all the yarn you'll need.

"Suzanne made one, and I shamelessly copied her! Check out her page. I was going to use a 100% linen, but then I fell in love with the soft hand of the Classic Elite Allegoro. I lived in this tunic all summer long. I added about three inches to the length and eliminated the pockets -- didn't think my hips needed any more attention!"