What is elizabeth zimmerman?

Elizabeth Zimmerman (1907-1999) was a renowned self-taught knitting innovator and designer. She revolutionized the craft with her "unvention" approach, encouraging knitters to adapt and create their own patterns. Zimmerman is best known for her percentage system, a mathematical formula for designing garments to fit any size. She founded the Schoolhouse%20Press, which published her books and patterns. Her influential books, such as "Knitting Without Tears" and "The Opinionated Knitter," are still widely read and considered essential resources for knitters. She championed circular knitting and seamless construction techniques.