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Uniquely Creative & Classic Hand Knitting Designs
Welcome Friends!
When she created 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 creations to a lucky member annually from 2003-2009. (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 Desertroseknits). 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 publishers 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
Simple Hip Knit Scarves~October 2010
Three Irish Girls 2010-11 Winter Look Book~November 2010
Simply Circular~February 2011
Twist Collective~Winter 2011
Creative Knitting Magazine~Multiple issues
Knitcircus~Multiple issues
Love of Knitting Magazine~coming soon
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