Celebrating Elizabeth Zimmerman’s Knitting Legacy

Come Celebrate With Us at Village Knitters (click that link for more info….)

Elizabeth Zimmermann’s Knitting Legacy Aug 9, 1910 – Nov 30, 1999

100 Year anniversary!

August 9th – 6 to 9 pm! An evening of Demos, sharing EZ stories and trivia. Please wear your favorite EZ inspired garment to this event – we would all love to admire!

Demos include –

EPS (Elizabeth’s Percentage System) explained – a percentage method for designing one’s own sweater – seamlessly!,

A-B-C-SJ (Adult, Baby, Child’s Surprise Jacket) explained! – a garter stitch, reversible sweater with no side or armhole seams!,

KNITTING IN THE ROUND – seamlessly!, (I believe you are getting the picture here!)

CONTINENTAL KNITTING with two colors – in the Scandinavian tradition,

the famously applied I-CORD CAST-OFF including secret buttonholes – quite the finish,

AFTERTHOUGHT HEELS – literally!, and more.

Check out our class schedule for EZ inspired classes: Seamless Shoulder Shapings, Baby Surprise Jacket, Color Workshop, Going Seamless – Converting Flat patterns to Seamless Knits in the Round, Knitting Your First Basic Sweater,

Lastly – Pre-order your Elizabeth Zimmermann books at the Village Knitters for classes and your personal library and receive a signed bookplate from Meg Swansen (EZ’s brilliant daughter)!

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Trending now — and for good reason!

Alright fellow knitters, if you’ve been scrolling through Instagram or Pinterest lately, you’ve probably spotted the Sabai Top popping up everywhere. And let me tell you — the hype is totally justified. This lightweight, drapey top by PaulaStrickt has quickly become a must-knit, and it’s easy to see why.

The Sabai Top has that magical mix of style and simplicity. With its elegant A-line shape, soft rolled neckline, and relaxed fit, it flatters every body and suits just about every wardrobe. It’s knit top-down in the round, which means no seams (yes please!), and it flows beautifully thanks to its clever shaping.

It’s ideal for warmer weather and perfect for layering. I’ve seen it styled casually over jeans or thrown over a sundress, and honestly? It looks stunning every single time. That easy, wearable style is what’s made this one take off in the knitting world right now.

PaulaStrickt’s instructions are beautifully laid out, with both English and German versions included. It’s written with clarity and care, and includes helpful photos throughout. I’d say it’s best for confident beginners and up — if you’re comfortable knitting in the round and shaping, you’ll be right at home.

The sizing is generous and inclusive, and it’s so adaptable with different fibres. Linen, cotton, bamboo blends — they all shine in this pattern. I’ve cast on with a blush cotton-linen from my stash, and it’s knitting up like a dream.

This is one of those patterns you just know you’ll make more than once. The fit, the drape, the ease… it’s everything I want in a handmade top. No wonder it’s trending — it’s the kind of timeless knit that never really goes out of style.

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