Stitch Mountain: 30 Warm Knits for Conquering the Cold

by Laura Zander, Brad Swonetz (Photographer)

Overview

Inspired by Olympic super-skiers and snowboarders, and the snowy slopes these athletes have conquered, Stitch Mountain showcases a beautiful collection of cozy, cold-weather knitwear. Thirty warm and stylish designs include hats, headbands, cowls, mittens, scarves, and sweaters, and stunning photography captures dazzling Tahoe and Squaw Valley winter landscapes. Even non-athletes and weekend warriors will want to wear these!
 
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of Stitch Mountain will be donated to the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team Foundation to support year-round athlete training, development, competition, and educational needs.

 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781936096671
Publisher:	Sixth&Spring
Publication date:	12/03/2013
Pages:	160
Sales rank:	1,131,432
Product dimensions:	8.70(w) x 10.10(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Laura Zander is the co-founder and co-owner of Jimmy Beans Wool (jimmybeanswool.com), which Inc. magazine named as one of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. for four years (2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012); it's also the first official yarn supplier to the U.S. Olympic Snowboarding and Freeskiing teams for the 2014 Olympics. Zander was one of ten national winners of Ernst & Young's Entrepreneurial Winning Women for 2011. Her books include Knit Red, Sew Red, and Crochet Red (all Sixth&Spring), which she conceived as part of her Stitch Red initiative to support The Heart Truth® Foundation to raise awareness and funds to fight heart disease. She lives in Reno, NV.
 
Brad Swonetz is a portrait, fashion, and lifestyle photographer based in southern California who likes to travel, surf, rock climb, and knit.

Table of Contents

Foreword Brad Swonetz 12

A Message from the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association 13

Preface 14

A Perfect Match: Knitting and Winter Sports 16

Close Knit by Olympian Edie Thys Morgan 19

Peak Moments in U.S. Winter Sports 22

The Projects 24

Double-Knit Cowl 26

Striped-Sleeve Sweater 29

Twisted-Stitch Mitts 33

Double-Layer Hat 37

Striped Rip-Top Mittens 40

Variegated Hat 44

Ruffle Scarf 47

Ribbed & Striped Hat 50

Kitten Mittens 54

Nordic Hat 57

Gaiter & Mittens 60

Ribbed Ski Cap 63

Grandpa Vest 66

Snowflake Turtleneck 71

Slipper Socks 76

Personalized Headband 81

Sparkle Slouchy Hat 84

Cable & Garter Blanket 87

Whimsical Ski Hat 91

Spider Blanket 94

Slip Stitch Beanie 99

Slouchy Socks 102

Podium Pullover 105

Cabled Convertible Mittens 111

Snowflake Hat 115

Diamond Cowl 119

Ski Patrol Hoodie & Mittens 122

Reversible Cable Scarf 129

Fair Isle Ski Hat 132

Downhill Pullover 135

Knit Notes 142

Guide to Fibers for Cold-Weather Knitting 144

Useful Information 146

Essential Techniques 149

Resources 157

Message from Red Heart and Rowan 157

Index, Additional Credits 158

Acknowledgments 160