FEATURES MEG SWANSEN ON… Lace knitting (and knitting lace). NICKY EPSTEIN’S ALL ABOUT EDGES The designer goes girly with her “Beauty and the Bead” border (sans beads, alas). SHEAR FRUSTRATION A fiber enthusiast gets back to nature for an up-close-and-personal impression of the British wool industry by Betsy Greer. GEOMETRY LESSONS Author and designer Iris Schreier shares easy techniques for knitting the perfect square, diamond or triangle, which easily morphs into fashion-forward shrugs, scarves and sweaters. TREND REPORT Understatements, Riviera Chic, Ladies Who Lunch, Urban Safari. FASHION ROMAN HOLIDAY Make your great escape in style with flirty fashions fit for a princess. A DELICATE SITUATION Get hooked on crochet, bedazzled with beads and riveted with ribbons. Embellishments take a sexy turn on these lingerie-inspired pieces. KORS LIGHT From the catwalk to the boardwalk, Michael Kors presents a pair of sumptuous cover-ups. NATURAL SELECTION This summer it’s “Serengeti in the City” with colorful knits with a tribal feel. RIVIERA REPORT Planning on doing a little island hopping? Join the jet set in dazzling beachwear in the colors of the Mediterranean. SPRING CHICKENS Relaxed looks for country living. IN EVERY ISSUE Editor’s Letter Very New Very Vogue Books Techniques & Abbreviations Patterns Mail Order Fashion Resources Advertiser Index Authorized Retailers Yarn Buying Guide Accessories Guide