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Uniquely Creative & Classic Hand Knitting Designs
In creating Desert Rose Designs in 2005, Jean Clement wanted to provide knitters with one-of-a-kind garments in classic styles, simple yet unique in their construction. When you complete one of her projects, you will be pleased with how well they fit and how often you (or an appreciative gift recipient) will want to wear them.
The reason for the superior fit of Desert Rose knitwear lies in Jean’s background; she is an accomplished seamstress and lifelong knitter who has been designing garments for most of her life. Jean therefore understands garment construction on the deepest level imaginable, and she puts great care into everything she makes. For this reason, the Rocky Mountain Trials Association has awarded one of her sweaters to a lucky member annually since 2003. (Photographs of these award sweaters can be seen in the RMTA Gallery on this web site.)
Jean also helps other knitters, advising them through her participation in the knitting web community Ravelry (www.ravelry.com, where she posts under the name Trialsmom). Consequently she knows what knitters look for in pattern instructions and reflects that in her own patterns, making them among the clearest available online. She is always available to answer any questions a knitter might have about a Desert Rose design.
Along with self publishing her designs, Jean has been working with DRG Publications (House of White Birches) to bring you new & interesting patterns. Look for her work in these books, magazines and web stores.....
It’s In The Bag: Knitting Projects to Take & Make ~August 2009
Circular Knitting Redefined, Leave Those Straight Needles Behind ~February 2010
Knit Picks Independent Designer Program~May 2010
The Perfect Finish: A No-Nonsense Guide to Finishing Techniques~August 2010
Creative Knitting Magazine~January 2011
Simple, Hip Knit Scarves~coming soon
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