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My Grandmother's Knitting: Family Stories and Inspired Knits from Top Designers

Many of today's hippest and most popular knitters found their passion for knitting under the tutelage of their grandmother or another revered family member, and in this book, they share stories and patterns inspired by their memories and their gratitude.

Audience
adult
Length
short · 144 pages

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