Anna Zilboorg (born 1933) is a master knitter and author known for her books about traditional knitting designs and patterns.
Early life and education
editZilboorg 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
editZilboorg began her work with textiles as a quilt maker and moved on to knitting because she lacked space to lay out quilts.[2] She considers herself a "hedonist with knitting," finding ways to make knitting enjoyable.[2]
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
edit- Knitting for Anarchists: The What, Why and How of Knitting ISBN 9780486794662
- 45 Fine & Fanciful Hats to Knit ISBN 9781579900090
- Magnificent Mittens & Socks: The Beauty of Warm Hands and Feet ISBN 9781933064161
- Fancy Feet: Traditional Knitting Patterns of Turkey ISBN 9780937274750
- Splendid Apparel: A Handbook of Embroidered Knitting ISBN 9781933064307
- Simply Socks: 45 Traditional Turkish Patterns to Knit ISBN 9781887374590
- Socks for Sandals and Clogs (with Merike Saarnit) ISBN 9780976106418
References
edit- ^ "Craft Cruises® ~ Knitting Instructors :: Crocheting Instructors :: Beading Instructors :: and more". Craft Cruises® - Craft Cruise. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
- ^ a b c Grauvogl, Ann (February 6, 1997). "Knitting for the Fun of It". Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, SD. p. 11. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ^ Thomas, Nancy (September 13, 1998). "Ethnic Styles Influence Accessories". Omaha World-Herald. p. 71. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ^ Hamlin, Ardeana (April 1, 2003). "New Book Celebrates Anarchy in Knitting". The Bangor Daily News. p. 20. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ^ Levisay, Benjamin. "Anna Zilboorg (07-06-2020): Elder, Author, Designer, Teacher, Knitter". Blog Talk Radio. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ^ Zilboorg, Anna (2017-12-22). "Fireworks Socks: Inspired by Traditional Knitting and Embroidery". PieceWork. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
- ^ Budd, Ann (2023-03-25). Sock knitting master class : innovative techniques + patterns from top designers. Retrieved 2023-08-31.