We would first like to thank Martin L. Gore of Depeche Mode for helping put Knit-Head on the map. He single-handedly introduced our handiwork to people around the world by wearing our Mohawk hat on stage throughout DM’s Playing the Angel tour. We are truly honored that an artist whose work we have loved and admired for the past twenty-one years loves our work too! Thanks to the ultracool Michele Romero of Entertainment Weekly for being our biggest fan and for writing the article on us that caught Chronicle Books’ attention. Thank you to the wonderful staff at Chronicle Books; our editor Jodi Warshaw and her assistant Kate Prouty for writing us that inviting e-mail and for always being so sweet and available to address endless questions from first-time authors; technical editor Margaret Radcliffe; copy editor Eleanor Hampton; managing editors Doug Ogan and Evan Hulka; production coordinator Tera Killip; and designer Aya Akazawa.
We would also like to thank our incredible photographer Rob Benevides for his artistic vision, tireless dedication, and stunning images. Thanks to Eun Oh for doing such a beautiful job on hair and makeup. Hugs and kisses to our lovely models and friends Janicza Bravo, Polina Frantsena, Nicole Jurmo, Rebecca Muh, Eun Oh, and Tracy Perez. You ladies rock! Finally, thank you to our Webmaster Maggie Kraisamutr for maintaining our Web site while we were busy knitting and writing; Bryan Norton for sharing the adorable dog Gordon; Vincent and Mary Mallardi for the awesome makeup at Alcone and for loaning their portable makeup mirror; Michael and Despina Laudati for use of their gorgeous apartment; Baz Shailes for loaning his tattoo gun and original flash; Kat and Jay Flatt, Damian Panitz, and Meredith Chesney for use of their wheels; Natalie Pompilio for editorial advice; and Avi Mayorek for Illustrator CS guidance.
ALYCE WOULD ALSO LIKE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE:
My husband, Rob, for his limitless love, support, and encouragement. You are my soul mate, and you give me the strength to believe in myself. Thank you to my parents, Lois and Frank Garbarini, my brother, Todd, and my sister, Beth, for their love and support during the sometimes stressful and overwhelming process of creating this book. Thank you to Joan and Peter Benevides and Jo-Ann, Jack, Victoria, and Jonathan Melchert for their love and support and for understanding our absence during extraordinarily trying times. Thank you to my colleagues at New York University, especially Rosanne Limoncelli, for often complimenting me on my style and fashion sense and for supporting my artistic projects over the years. Finally, thank you to Jaqui Milles, my friend of twenty years and Knit-Head partner. We finally put our money where our mouths are!
JAQUELINE WOULD ALSO LIKE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE:
I’d like to thank my mom, dad, Caroline, and Matthew, for putting up with me during this crazy endeavor. I don’t think I would have survived the stress without you on my side, and I don’t tell you often enough how much I appreciate and love you all. Many thanks to Natalie Pompilio, my great friend for more than twenty years and the best journalist and writer I know. Your generous help and advice on the creative writing aspect of this book was fantastic. To the boys, Tristan and Liam, for inspiring me with their boundless energy, curiosity, and imagination. To all of my terrific friends for their support and encouragement, especially Susan Burns, Zubin Khan, Cate Blanchard, and Lawrence Street. To Mani Vassal, and Ali Ghalamfarsa, thanks so much for all of your positive feedback and business suggestions. To my childhood friend Tanya for popping up in my life so unexpectedly this year and showing me the value of connections that can last a lifetime. A big thanks to all of my colleagues at NYU (my other full-time job!), especially my boss Sheril Antonio and my former boss Pari Shirazi, for their mentorship and generosity over many years. And finally to my buddy Alyce—my partner in crime—we’ve been through so much together! I’m thrilled we’ve enjoyed so many good times and even more thrilled that we survived some stressful times, especially this past year. We did it, woman!