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Kaleidoscope Project by Iris Bishop - The sensational Iris Bishop has created an incredible series of shawls and a stole using short rowing on the standard buage knitting machine. The Kaleidoscope collection will cause heads to turn when you wear your garment. Here's what Iris Bishop says: "I believe that 'machine knitting' is one of the most creative methods of textile construction. There are so many unique techniques and so much potential for individual expression and invention. My Kaleidoscope Project has evolved over many years of experimentation with the basic technique of 'holding position'. It is a formula that takes full advantage of this technique to create shape, colour and stitch pattern effect, all at the same time, rather than just another collection of patterns. All types or varieties of yarn can be used to customize the shawls and wraps in this collection. I trust you will enjoy using and experimenting with these designs, whether a new or advanced knitter. I am already developing other fabric and garment designs based on these ideas. I hop you will too!"