| Revolutionary. Dynamic. Cutting Edge. |  | | Introducing SpinKnit, the digital eMag! |  | | "If you spin, knit, or spin AND knit—this is a fabulous eMag. To those of you who are paper mag purists, you’ll love this eMag format. It is an edition chock full of color, texture, interesting demonstrations, gorgeous pictures, and amazing articles!” –Karrie SteinMetz, KnitPurlGurl.com |  | | SpinKnit is a dynamic and interactive digital eMag that you can download onto your computer and enjoy on or offline. With just the click of your mouse, you can watch video interviews and tutorials, view slideshows that let you zoom in for more detail. | | | 
|  | Intuitive navigation lets you effortlessly explore: - 15 Video Tutorials: Learn from video demonstrations, interviews, and visits to textile destinations.
- 4 Gallery Slideshows: Explore exciting places and zoom in on inspiring creations.
- Patterns: Download beautiful easy-to-print patterns and projects.
- Interviews: Listen in on interviews with spinning and knitting legends.
- In-depth Articles: Find new techniques, time-tested traditions, and fabulous fibers.
- Resource Links: Take your spinning and knitting to the next level and enhance your stash.
- Pop-up Functionality: Get bonus how-to's, notes, fun facts, and other in-depth information.
- Enjoy a healthy dose of whimsy and a dash of fun!
| |  | | Immerse yourself in this beautiful, interactive experience that makes reading and learning entertaining.
The worlds of spinning and knitting are endlessly deep and rich. With this eMag you can explore the Andes, the Rockies, and the Pacific Northwest to
examine the ancient crafts of handspinning and handknitting.
Imagine traveling via video and slideshow to witness spindle spinning and knitting traditions, or zooming in on a photograph of a handspun textile to see the twist direction of the yarn. Watch video interviews with spinners who have shaped the path of our craft and print easily downloadable versions of knitting and spinning patterns and projects.
Learn from artists and legends who have shaped our craft. Then hone your skills with beautiful and challenging projects and patterns such as a Bolivian-inspired coin purse, an alpaca wrap patterned after Quechua llicllas, an adorable baby’s poncho with a clever, historic cast-on, and more.
Bring the world of fiber to you with SpinKnit. The experience is nothing short of magical.
| | You get a front-row seat!
Captivating video footage transports you right there alongside local spinners, knitters, and weavers in action as you tour the Peruvian highlands.
Explore Andean knitting techniques and design, visit an alpaca farm to see an ultra-luxurious new fiber on the hoof, or venture into new knitting territories as you explore energized yarns.
Watch close up as Kaye Collins demonstrates Andean knitting techniques and Sarah Natani shows you how she double drafts yarn for Navajo weaving. Tour the Black Sheep Gathering and the Madrona Fiber Arts retreat at your leisure, lingering over all the glorious details of fiber and fabric.
Settle in and watch interviews with leaders and legends in the craft. Kaye Collins, Kathryn Alexander, Judith MacKenzie, Priscilla Gibson-Roberts and other artists who have shaped our craft are all waiting to meet you through SpinKnit. You'll feel as if you're right there. | | 
| | The women of the Chinchero Weaving Center demonstrate their double drafting skills with the drop spindle. | | | Preview a video you'll find inside SpinKnit now! | | | | Downloadable patterns and projects that are easy to print and take with you. | |  | | Learn from master fiber artists, and then hone your skills with beautiful and challenging patterns and projects.
From a unique pattern for socks using hand-dyed, energized singles to a Bolivian monedero (coin purse) and more, you'll find inspiring patterns throughout SpinKnit. Scroll over a project and you'll see up-close details. Learn about the origins and inspirations behind these patterns, along with tips on how to make them your own.
Easily print out the patterns and materials lists to stick in your bag the next time you go to your local fiber or yarn store. In fact, you can print out any page of our SpinKnit eMag and hold pure inspiration in your hands! | | | Zoom in on gallery slideshows of places to go and inspiring creations. | | | Zero in on all the details.
Ever wish you could get an up-close look at all the fine details of an item? Now you can. With an easy-to-use zoom feature, our slideshow galleries deliver amazing, detailed images.
Whether you want to scroll through one of the largest alpaca spinning mills in Peru, explore Kathryn Alexander's energetic knitwear, or tour the Black Sheep Gathering and the Madrona Fiber Arts retreat, you'll be able to get as up-close and personal as you wish! | |
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| | Don't just read about it—be there!
Download your copy of SpinKnit today and start your journey. | | | "Soulful, content rich, using technology where it matters. A dreamy vision of the future, which is apparently now!" –Liz Gipson, Marketing and Sales Director, Schacht Spindle Company | | | | |
December 9, 2010
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