Diane Zangl

AKD certified categories of hand knitter expertise:

Author Designer
Teacher
Technical Editor
Gallery Knitter

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Hudson Bay Jacket by Diane Zangl
Knitter¹s - Cover Spring 2006

Diane is a nationally recognized, free lance knitwear designer having over 350 published designs to her credit in all major knitting magazines and as well as numerous yarn company collections. Her fascination with fiber began at the age of seven, when she began to sew and crochet; she has been knitting for over 35 years. Her professional career began in 1984 after receiving encouragement from Elizabeth Zimmermann to publish her designs. In addition to designing, Diane also is a technical editor on a freelance basis.

Living at the edge of a national wildlife refuge, the changing colors and scenes often have an effect on Diane's work. Her background as a professional seamstress is reflected in her attention to design detail. Diane's design philosophy is that of creating classic, but up-to-date, garments that can be enjoyed for many seasons.

Teaching for over 20 years, Diane has conducted workshops and classes at Knitter's Stitches Expo, TNNA National Conventions, Midwest Masters Weekends, as well as shops, guilds and organizations nationwide. Contact her for class fees and available dates.

Classes Available

Cold Hands, Warm Heart – a Mitten class
Designing for Magazines
Designing With Texture
Double Your Knitting Pleasure – Reversible Double Knitting Technique
Kid's Play – Sweaters from Coloring Books
Latvian Stitch Techniques
Meet BOB – Short for Bound-Off Braid
Over the Edge – Beyond Plain Ribbing
Photo Finishes
Sick Garment Clinic
Surface Attractions – An Embelishment Class
Surviving Steeks
Understanding Entrelac
Un-Ethnic-Al Toes & Heels - An Easy, New Toe-Up Method
Vertical Cardigan Bands - The no-Sew Method

Diane's accuracy in pattern writing prompted publishers in 1998 to request her services as a Technical Editor. Her current credits include: House of White Birches publications, Coats & Clark, Blue Sky Alpacas, and Mountain Colors, as well as a number of free lance designers.

Diane Zangl
Stitch Witch Designs
W3090 County Rd Y
Lomira WI USA 53048
920-583-4298
Email: stitchwi@dotnet.com