Anna Zilboorg Explained
Anna Zilboorg (born 1933) is a master knitter and author known for her books about traditional knitting designs and patterns.
Early life and education
Zilboorg was born and raised in New York City.[1] She learned to knit when she was young. She received a doctorate in comparative literature from Harvard University.[2] She taught Slavic literature at MIT. She lived in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia before retiring to Rockland, Maine.[3] [4] [5]
Career
Zilboorg began her work with textiles as a quilt maker and moved on to knitting because she lacked space to lay out quilts. She considers herself a "hedonist with knitting," finding ways to make knitting enjoyable.
Her patterns have been reproduced in books and magazines and she has given workshops across the United States about knitting techniques and philosophy.[6] [7]
Bibliography
- Knitting for Anarchists: The What, Why and How of Knitting
- 45 Fine & Fanciful Hats to Knit
- Magnificent Mittens & Socks: The Beauty of Warm Hands and Feet
- Fancy Feet: Traditional Knitting Patterns of Turkey
- Splendid Apparel: A Handbook of Embroidered Knitting
- Simply Socks: 45 Traditional Turkish Patterns to Knit
- Socks for Sandals and Clogs (with Merike Saarnit)
Notes and References
- Web site: Craft Cruises® ~ Knitting Instructors :: Crocheting Instructors :: Beading Instructors :: and more . Craft Cruises® - Craft Cruise . 2023-08-31.
- News: Grauvogl . Ann . Knitting for the Fun of It . 31 August 2023 . Argus Leader . February 6, 1997 . Sioux Falls, SD . 11.
- News: Thomas . Nancy . Ethnic Styles Influence Accessories . 31 August 2023 . Omaha World-Herald . September 13, 1998 . 71.
- News: Hamlin . Ardeana . New Book Celebrates Anarchy in Knitting . 31 August 2023 . The Bangor Daily News . April 1, 2003 . 20.
- Web site: Levisay . Benjamin . Anna Zilboorg (07-06-2020): Elder, Author, Designer, Teacher, Knitter . Blog Talk Radio . 31 August 2023.
- Web site: Zilboorg . Anna . Fireworks Socks: Inspired by Traditional Knitting and Embroidery . PieceWork . 2017-12-22 . 2023-08-31.
- Book: Budd, Ann. Sock knitting master class : innovative techniques + patterns from top designers. 2023-03-25 . 2023-08-31.