Two more new knitting magazines have found their way to the shop, packed with ideas for fall stitching! This issue of Vogue Knitting is anchored by two spreads of color-themed pattern collections, one all in teal, and another all in black and white. I also spotted a feature on double knitting, a technique that creates … [more]
The latest issue of Interweave Crochet just landed at the shop! The Fall 2015 issue features sweaters inspired by the tailored fashions of the 1960’s. I also spotted a series of patterns crocheted in bulky weight yarns, which are sure to work up quickly–just the thing for winter holiday gift-giving, which it’s high time to … [more]
The Fall/Winter 2015 issue of knit.purl is here! Fall knitting magazines seem to be all about sweaters, and this one is no exception. It features a collection of patterns inspired by menswear, including a colorwork yoke cardigan knit in Berroco Ultra Alpaca. I spotted a sweater in Baa Ram Ewe’s newest yarn, Dovestone DK, coming to the … [more]
Two more new magazines have landed here at the shop! We were pleased to see a familiar yarn on the cover of the 2015 issue of Crochet Scene. Soft, drapey Shibui Staccato is a perfect choice for a lightweight crochet garment like this one. Look to Crochet Scene for a variety of crocheted garments and … [more]
Another new magazine has landed at the shop! Here’s a look inside the latest issue of Handwoven. The September/October 2015 issue of Handwoven is dedicated to home decor, and features projects for a variety of looms. Look to this issue for all manner of woven textiles for the home: towels and rugs, throws and pillows, … [more]
A new special issue from Interweave has found its way to the shop: take a peek inside Felted. Felted covers all manner of felt crafts, from needle felting and wet felting to stitching with felt, whether found or created. Some of these projects begin with yarn and knitting needles and are then wet-felted in the washing machine; … [more]
The newest special issue from Interweave arrived at the shop this week! Take a peek inside Folk Knitting. Folk Knitting features projects and essays inspired by textile traditions from around the world. I spotted two patterns from Marianne Isager, excerpts from her Knitting Out of Africa and Inca Knits collections. If these designs pique your … [more]
The latest issue of Knitscene is here! The Fall 2015 issue is packed with cozy garments and accessories, and flipping through it, I saw lots of familiar yarns. The clever “Tourlaville Shawl” is knit in Schoppel-Wolle Zauberball, working stripes from two balls of the same self-striping colorway to great effect. Mari Chiba’s “Canted Pullover” is … [more]
The Early Fall 2015 issue of Vogue Knitting has arrived here at the shop, right in the middle of a heat wave that makes “Early Fall” seem particularly far away. This issue has plenty of patterns to fuel your cold-weather knitting fantasies: cabled cowls and mitts, classic colorwork, textured sweaters, and a collection of cardigans … [more]
This week brought two new publications for crocheters, a book and a magazine. The Summer 2015 issue of Interweave Crochet features crocheted dresses and other warm-weather garments, along with a spread of crocheted floral arrangements and wedding accessories. Quick Crocheted Accessories is a new collection from Sharon Zientara, full of patterns that require just one, … [more]