EDITOR’S NOTE
Dear Reader, Before I started working on this issue of Knits, my knowledge of art nouveau was somewhat limited. In my head, the movement wasn’t really distinct from the blockier look of the arts-and-crafts style and the zigzags and sharp angles of art deco that bookend it. But buried between those two styles is something unique: Art nouveau is full of undulating, asymmetrical lines inspired by whimsical flora and fauna—a gorgeous escape into the beauty of the natural world. If you, too, are somewhat unfamiliar with this movement, the article on page 8 shares an interesting look at the wide range of art styles from the period—with a knitting twist. The designs in this issue are some of my favorites—the aesthetic and influence of art nouveau lend themselves surprisingly well to knitwear.…