FEATURES MEG SWANSENEncouraged by the writings of Elizabeth Zimmermann, Brazilian designer Felipe Cavalheiro discovers a world of knitted bliss. EVICTING THE STASH BEASTMinimalism for crafters who have too much. By Rachael Herron THE PERUVIAN CONNECTIONTextile aficionado Karin Strom follows the path of a new yarn from its source on the trip of a lifetime. FASHION OLIVE WITH A TWISTTextural, sculptural coverups in the season’s hottest neutral. STACKING STITCHESWith her stacked stitches, Xandy Peters is looking to expand the vocabulary of knitwear design. PRACTICAL MAGIC Six wardrobe-building pieces for now and forever. THE CHULLO CHALLENGEFive top designers present their own interpretations of the iconic Andean hat. MODERN SLIP STITCHINGMathematician/desiger Faina Goberstein continues to expand her knitting toolbox. VEST DRESSEDNo sleeves = fast stitching