Read about The Adventures of Miss Flitt in the winter 2009/2010 issues of Vogue Knitting, Yarn Market News and Knitcircus magazines!

The Series

The Adventures of Miss Flit, a four-part, illustrated, 19th century mystery with character-based knitting patterns by Beth Hahn, follows Emma Flitt into a Victorian New York filled with magicians, clairvoyants, charlatans, and pick pockets to unravel the mysterious disappearance of her sister Lucy.

Vol I., Chapter I "The Strange Case of the Magician's Cabinet"

Patterns in the debut issue, "The Strange Case of the Magician's Cabinet," include the Lucy Shrug--a delicate, one piece lace shrug; the Emma Cardigan--a classic lace sweater that may be knit as a special occasion piece or as an everyday wardrobe item; the Amity Caplet--a soft, Victorian-inspired caplet; the Magic Act Handkerchief--a store-bought handkerchief transformed by the addition of a delicate, finely knit edge; The Annabel Lee Warmer--a soft, angora collar that fits snugly beneath a coat or perfectly over a sweater. Finally, Maxcine DeGouttes, owner of Stitch Therapy in Brooklyn, New York, contributes her Koot, a basketweave hat based on the African shepherd hat.

Vol I. Chapter II, "Dangerous Ladies and Opium Dens"

The second installment, "Dangerous Ladies and Opium Dens," includes the Nadya Corset--a spring or summer top knit from the top down in a slipped rib, and its matching Nadya Skirt, with side button closures and a flattering a-line shape; The Five Points Cloak can be knit as a winter piece in wool or as spring capelet in silk. Its feminine feather and fan collar and looped button closures make it easy to wear over summer tops on cool nights. For the pick-pocket in you, knit the Sharpers, a fingerless lace glove with looped button closures, thumb gusset, and single finger loop. The Smoke Ring Mobius, a lace knit in bulky soft wool, may be worn as a shrug, wrap, shawl, or scarf.

Vol. I, Chapter III, "The Séance"

The Adventures of Miss Flitt's penultimate book, "The Séance," sends Emma, Amity, and Nadya into the curious world of 19th century spiritualism. The mystery continues with over twenty full-color watercolors and a set of knitwear accessories by Beth Hahn. Join the story and knit the elegant Ether Overskirt--a lace side-buttoned skirt that will dress-up any outfit; to keep the chill of the spirits at bay, work the Séance Shawl--a prettily patterned lace triangle shawl; leave your fingers free for automatic writing with the Medium's Mitts--a set of soft, fingerless gloves. Guest contributors in this issue are Brooklyn designers Rachel Maurer, with a corset belt; Tony Limuaco, with a balaclava, and Maxcine DeGouttes, with a beret.

"The Séance" will launch at 4:00 on Saturday, October 23rd, at Stitch Therapy/Brooklyn Mercantile. Please join us for a reading, trunk show, and art exhibit. Wine will be provided by Picada y Vino Wine Shop located at 327 5th Avenue. Stitch Therapy / Brooklyn Mercantile is located at 335 5th Avenue between 3rd and 4th Streets in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Take the R or F train to 4th Avenue/9th Street. "The Strange Case of the Magician's Cabinet," "Dangerous Ladies and Opium Dens," and "The Séance" will be available for purchase at the event.

If you would like to pre-order your copy of the third book in the Adventures of Miss Flitt series, "The Séance," both PDF and printed book will be sent to you after the first printing in early to mid-October. Each copy will be signed, dated, and numbered. Orders of "The Séance" will be taken between Tuesday, August 17th, and Friday, September 24th at the website's store.

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Volume I, Chapter III, "The Séance"


Volume I, Chapter II, "Dangerous Ladies and Opium Dens"


Volume I, Chapter I, "The Strange Case of the Magician's Cabinet"