Author(s): Suzan Mischer

Craft

When former CBS vice president Suzan Mischer decided to open a knitting store on Melrose Avenue, she wanted to create a place where people could gather, slow down, and talk (as well as buy supplies). The result was Knit Cafe, a sleek yet homey neighborhood crafts store in one of the most famous neighborhoods in the world. With the publication of "Greetings from Knit Cafe", knitters nationwide can join the famed store's eclectic circle of devotees. This colorful, cozy, and chic book offers 30 of Knit Cafe's most dazzling patterns for 'California style' projects ranging from hiking socks to a bikini to a 'red carpet' gown. It also features stories about how the celebrated store came to be, the neighborhood it's in, the daily goings-on, and the improbable melange of actors, surfers, doctors, and directors that gather there. Even a few favorite recipes from regular customers are included.

About the author:
Until 1994, when she left her job to raise her children, Suzan Mischer was a vice president for specials and documentaries at CBS. Among her credits there were the Grammy Awards, the Tony Awards, the Clinton presidential inaugural gala and the Miss Universe pageant. Mischer lives in Los Angeles, where she opened Knit Cafe in 2002. Victoria Pearson is a distinguished photographer specializing in still life, travel, food, and beauty. Among her many clients are Mercedes, Martha Stewart Living, and Pottery Barn. She lives in Los Angeles.