FAA Link
A publication for Ryerson School of Fashion Alumni
Winter 1999
Where are they now?
Brenda Zuk is needling her way to success...
Brenda Zuk's last name means beetle in Ukrainian, which is incorporated into a catchy name for her knitting business,"Needle Beetle".
Zuk started drafting her knitting patterns after receiving many comments on her designs. She decided to sell her eye-catching patterns through the Internet, similar to many other entrpreneurs. Her patterns are sold all over the world, with the bulk of them in the U.S. market.
Zuk's talents are reflected in the complicated knitting style she uses called Intarsia. In this method, up to 30 or 40 skeins of yarn are used to create intricate patterns. Zuk's inspiration comes from animals and nature, which are reflected in her patterns.
Zuk is also one of the first recipients of the FAA Scholar ship in 1985.
Her words of advice for students is to explore all possibilities after graduation, especially in the crafts. She would also like to see more hand embellishment or hand knitting courses offered at the School of Fashion.
If you would like to see Brenda Zuk's patterns, visit her web site at www.needlebeetle.com
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The FAA (Fashion Alumni Association) Award is given out annually to students who show the greatest contribution to the FAA, School of Fashion, and fashion industry. Eligible students can be enrolled in any year of study, have a course load of 80-100% and hold a minimum 3 GPA (B average).
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