The Fall 2014 issue of Interweave Knits is here, and it’s absolutely bursting with sweater patterns! The cover sweater is knit in Malabrigo Rios, everyone’s favorite hand-dyed, worsted weight superwash merino. I am particularly fond of semi-solid colorways like the one pictured, as they give depth to the knitted fabric without taking away from stitch patterns. … [more]
We’ve been anxiously awaiting our new Fall yarns, which should start arriving any minute now, but the deliveries this week have been small–one magazine after another, it seems! Our third new magazine this week is CrochetScene, a special issue packed with crochet projects: bags, shawls, vests, lace tops, skirts, pillows, baskets, and more. The lacy … [more]
Another new magazine has landed here at the shop: Enchanted Knits. Enchanted Knits is a new special issue from Interweave, a collection of designs inspired by fairy tales. This one magazine boasts 27 patterns of all kinds, including garments and accessories for men and women, a few sweet baby knits, and even a tiny dress for Thumbelina. … [more]
Another new magazine is here to tempt and inspire: 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. In this issue, you can read all about ganseys, lace, Civil War era knitting, and more, and knit patterns informed by these … [more]
We’ve just received another new magazine: KnitScene’s Fall 2014 issue is here! This issue focuses on texture patterns, tweeds, and scarves of all kinds–the cozy stuff of Fall knitting. Familiar yarns always catch my attention as I’m flipping through a new magazine. Hey there, Savannah, Shetland Spindrift, and Pebble. A stack of knitting and crochet … [more]
The Early Fall issue of Vogue Knitting is here! The Early Fall issue is early, indeed, arriving as it does in mid-Summer. That makes it a perfect diversion for hot days, however, a reminder that one day, cool weather will come again. We’ll knit in anticipation. In this issue, Deborah Newton talks pockets, and plenty of … [more]
Two new titles came in this week, speaking directly to crocheters: the Summer 2014 issue of Interweave Crochet, and a new book, Reversible Color Crochet. Interweave Crochet came in this week full of ideas for summertime stitching. With a focus on openwork and lace, this issue of Interweave Crochet features patterns for tops, shawls, jewelry, … [more]
Yet another new magazine is here: Knitscene Accessories 2014! This annual special issue is packed with patterns and tutorials for summertime stitching, when small projects feel just right. Here’s a cowl knit in Shibui Cima, and a scarf knit in Schoppel-Wolle Zauberball. There are plenty of pleasing patterns in this issue, but I’m most impressed … [more]
The Summer 2014 issue of Interweave Knits is here! Inside are all manner of summertime garments: tops and tees for warm weather, shawls and cardigans for chilly air-conditioning. Thumbing through this issue, I saw some familiar yarns. Here’s Fibre Company Meadow, held double in a lace tank. And here’s a little review of Sincere … [more]
Another Spring magazine has found its way to the shop: Vogue Crochet is here. This issue is full of crocheted garments and accessories, from sweaters and jackets to tunics and shawls. I also spotted some helpful technique articles: one on crocheted edgings, and one showing how to increase and decrease in pattern to shape crocheted … [more]