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“Now comes what I perhaps inflatedly call my philosophy of knitting. Like many philosophies, it is hard to express in a few words. Its main tenets are enjoyment and satisfaction, accompanied by thrift, inventiveness, an appearance of industry, and, above all, resourcefulness.”

Quote by Elizabeth Zimmermann

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Elizabeth Zimmermann
Elizabeth Zimmermann

Elizabeth Zimmermann was a remarkable figure in an unknown field. Born on August 9, 1910, and passing away on November 30, 1999, she made significant contributions throughout her career, leaving a lasting impact on the field she explored with unique perspectives. more

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