Collaboration between Karida Collins (Neighborhood Fiber Co.) and Ann Weaver (Weaverknits) began two years ago over a few drinks in Alexandria, VA. These two urban ladies share a love of rich, saturated color and clean, geometric design. Their friendship resulted in a monthly yarn and pattern club, which they expanded to create this book.

CONTAINER SHIPS: PATTERNS INSPIRED BY INTERNATIONAL COMMERCE, WORKING PORTS, AND SHIPBREAKING

10 new patterns, one in two different versions, from Ann Weaver (weaverknits on Ravelry).

“To produce a mighty book, you must choose a mighty theme.”

Nor when expandingly lifted by your subject, can you fail to trace out great whales in the starry heavens …

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Breakdown of yardages for the smallest and largest sizes (this is from the pattern): color A (first color cast on): (400 yd sz 32: 810 yd sz 52); color B--next color cast on: (325 yd sz 32: 550yd sz 52): color C (top color): (225 yd sz 32: 400 yd sz 52).

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“But the whaleman, as he seeks the food of light, so he lives in light.”

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This is the the first version of the fourth pattern in Craft Work Knit, my self-published collection of 10 new designs.

This is the first pattern in Craft Work Knit, my self-published collection of 10 new designs.

This is the fifth pattern from Craft Work Knit, my self-published collection of 10 new patterns.

This is the sixth pattern in Craft Work Knit, my self-published collection of 10 new patterns.

This is the second version of the fourth pattern in Craft Work Knit, my self-published collection of 10 new patterns.

This is the seventh pattern in Craft Work Knit, my self-published collection of 10 new patterns.

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This is the third pattern in Craft Work Knit, my self-published collection of 10 new patterns.

An easy, slightly asymmetrical stranded knit great for experienced knitters as well as those new to fair isle. Use Andean Treasure, or substitute approximately 110 yards of any two colors of sport weight yarn you like!

A perfect circle of soft, cozy yellow that will brighten any winter day. A provisional cast on makes a seamless join, but if this idea stresses you out, simply stitch the ends of the cowl together after completing it.

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A return to the Recession Series of free patterns, New Boots and Contracts is my very first sock design. As more design work comes my way, I’ve got to make time to remember why I knit all this stuff, anyway.

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50% of proceeds from this pattern through the end of FEBRUARY 2010 will go to Doctors without Borders/MSF for aid for the recent earthquake in Haiti.

Inspired by the Opie character from the biker gang drama Sons of Anarchy… this guy made the really big slouch hat bad ass!

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After a barrage of comments about the giant SCARF I made my sister last winter, and seeing the enduring popularity of chunky knits, I decided to write up my process from very beginning to end. This 10-page tutorial covers everything from obtaining and preparing your materials to knitting and finishing tips, including the best way to attach a but...

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This pattern was initially published in the June 2008 Smart Knitter newsletter. Due to popular demand, it is now available through Weaverknits!

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Fabulous but cold? Clean lines and my personal favorite color combination, GRELLOW, make these simple, soft armwarmers high fashion.

Chris, my husband, and I came up with the idea for this pattern. My Dud, who was in a freak motorcycle accident a little over two years ago, absolutely rocks his red and black wheelchair (and now his red and black hand cycle as well), and this hat just sums up how I feel about him.

Originally published through MagKnits, Reptilian is a scarf designed with a simple lace motif that I first worked in a shiny, reflective, snakeskin-like yarn, Katia Cindy, that has since been discontinued.