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Shirley Paden’s designs and articles have appeared in magazines such as Interweave Knits, Interweave Crochet, Vogue Knitting, Knitters, Family Circle, and Knit it! As well as in the collections of leading yarn companies. She has taught and lectured on various aspects of hand knitting and crochet over the past 28 years. In her book, Knitwear Design Workshop, she brings to life in print, her most popular class, Knitwear Design for all those who want to explore designing their own garments or altering commercial patterns. Shirley has been featured on HGTV and Knitting Daily TV as well as in designer interviews in the leading knitting magazines. The British magazine, The Knitter has listed her in their “Who’s Who in North American Knitting.”