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Knitter’s Magazine FALL 2007 Remembering On Memorial Day, May 28 2007, Sidna Farley died after a long battle with Parkinson’s. She suffered from an aggressive form of the disease over the last nine years and the last six left her unable to knit. Sidna is well known as being one of the Elizabeth Zimmermann’s oft-Timers (regular camp attendees) and a proponent of circular knitting and Elizabeth's percentage system. Her philosophies and expertise are evident in her self-published books, Seamless Sweaters and Sidna’s Socks. She began teaching in 1981 at Skyloom Fibers in Denver and was a popular and well respected instructor. Her annual Colorado Knitting Camp (CONK) in the Black Forest near Colorado Springs was a highlight for many knitters and still continues with her blessing. Editor Rick Mondragon was a regular attendee and credits her as a mentor and important influence in his career. She was a frequent contributor to Knitter’s, a popular Stitches' instructor, and designed for Brown Sheep Wool Company. Her design approach was practical. Many knitters would knit a Sidna design in multiple versions as they had a timeless elegance and simplicity to them. She was a passionate and generous teacher, encouraging skilled and tal- ented knitters to go beyond their hobby and into the industry. Sidna is survived by her husband, Dick, and their two children, Ian Farley of Greeley, and Sarah Peiker of Denver; her sisters, Francy Scheele and Jean Hyland; and three grandsons. A memorial service was held for her on June 9 at Trinity Methodist Church in Denver, with many of her CONK students in attendance. Her spirit lives on in the many hands and hearts she touched. We will miss her. Memorial contributions can be sent to the National Parkinson Foundation, 1501 N.W. Ninth Ave., Miami, FL 33136-1494 or America's Second Harvest, 35 E. Wacker Drive, Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60601. Sidna Farley Sidna published 21 designs with Knitter's, here are two. Find a complete listing at www.knittinguniverse.com/inmemory. ‘Not a Prayer’, Knitter’s 28 ‘Tricky T’, Knitter’s 35 Here is a complete listing of Sidna Farley's published works with x y z I: 2-end Minus One Knitter's 10 Bare Essentials Knitter's 23 Dancing Flowers Knitter's 19 Entrelac Tunic Knitter's 27 Gansey with Yoke Knitter's 6 Gloves for Rose Knitter's 29 Hats Off! Knitter's 26 Manos for a Man Knitter's 14 More Than a Sweatshirt Knitter's 54 Not Quite Traditional Knitter's 12 Pin Check Vest Knitter's 10 Pinstripes; Sidna’s Striped Hat & Mittens Knitter's 32 Rib-warming Trio Knitter's 48 Sampler Afghans Knitter's 17 Sidna’s Shetland Shawl Knitter's 9; Shawls and Scarves Summer Lace Sweater Knitter's 2 The Great American Afghan Knitter's 42; GAAB: Square 14 Victorian Secret Knitter's 23 EZ’s Surprises Inspire along with Medrith Glover and Carol Anderson Knitter's 14
