Last week, we welcomed a brand new magazine to our teacart, where the latest publications are stowed here at the shop. Take a peek at Knitscene Handmade! Knitscene Handmade profiles designers, fiber artists, hand-dyers, and all manner of makers, offering a glimpse at their life and work. You’ll also find plenty of patterns, of course, … [more]
Another new magazine has landed at the shop! Here’s a look inside the latest issue of Handwoven. I spotted an article in this issue by Deb Essen, whose DJE Handwovens kits we carry here at the shop. The topic is color value in weaving and design, and how to make sense of it so that … [more]
The Spring/Summer 2016 issue of Vogue Knitting is here! This issue focuses on color, with one collection of knits in white and another in dusty rose. This article on the growing prevalence of hand-dyed yarns looks like an interesting read, and is accompanied by a collection of colorful patterns featuring hand-painted yarns. Shawl patterns by Rosemary (Romi) Hill and … [more]
The newest issue of Interweave Knits is here! The Summer 2016 issue is full of lightweight garments, lace shawls, articles and tutorials. The lacy tank below calls for Shibui Twig, a sport weight blend of linen, silk, and wool. Look for Anne’s “Slope” knit in Twig here at the shop; we’re happy to take it off … [more]
Another new publication has landed on the teacart here at the shop. Take a peek inside the Spring 2016 issue of Knitting Traditions. Knitting Traditions looks at the craft from a historical perspective, focusing on techniques and styles from all over the world and across time. Pick up Knitting Traditions to read about one scholar’s … [more]
The latest issue of Handwoven is here! This issue focuses on weaving traditions from around the world, and offers projects inspired and informed by those traditions. Pick up this magazine to learn about Scandinavian weaving drafts, Russian Branoe patterning, ikat weaving in Borneo, and more. Come by the shop to peruse the latest magazines and … [more]
Remember knit.wear, the stylish, short-lived magazine from Interweave that was replaced by knit.purl? Well, looks like it’s back, at least for this one special issue! Knit.wear focuses on simplicity and sophistication in handknitting, is typically garment-focused, with more sweaters than accessories, and this issue is no exception. Shibui yarns are well-represented in this issue; the striped … [more]
The latest issue of Vogue Knitting is here! The Early Spring 2016 issue features knitting and crochet patterns for this transitional season: tunics, wraps, tanks, lace cardigans, and lightweight pullovers. Yoko Hatta’s “Eyelet Top” is knit in Fibre Company Meadow, a soft and tweedy blend of 40% merino wool, 25% baby llama, 20% silk, and 15% … [more]
The latest issue of Interweave Crochet has arrived! This, their 10th anniversary issue, features a variety of crocheted accessories and garments, from shawls and jewelry to tunics and cardigans. The shawl above was crocheted in Fibre Company Road to China Lace for a buttery soft, lightweight fabric. I happen to think that crochet is particularly … [more]
The Spring 2016 issue of Interweave Knits is here! Flipping through this issue, the first thing that caught my eye was a review of Sincere Sheep Cormo Fingering, a bouncy, naturally-dyed yarn that I’ve tried and loved. I spotted another familiar yarn put to use in this capelet, designed by Carol Feller; yep, it’s Baa Ram Ewe … [more]