“Not only are the stories a great read, but the photos are so full of color and texture they'll make your fingers itch to start your own scarf or afghan.”—<em>Glamour</em> <br> <br>“With a passion for textiles and a love of travel, Melanie Falick is the perfect writer for [America Knits].”—<em>Vogue Knitting </em><br> <br>Acclaimed knitting author Melanie Falick traveled thousands of miles and interviewed dozens of knitters, spinners, dyers, and sheep breeders to create this inspiring and revealing collection of portraits and patterns. With profiles of 38 artisans and farmers,175 beautiful color photographs, and 30 original patterns whose difficulty ranges from basic to advanced, from traditional to contemporary, <em>America Knits</em> is the most complete survey yet published on this highly popular and vital art form in America. <br> <br> First published in hardcover as <I>Knitting in America</I> (Artisan, 1996)