Vogue Knitting.

Posted by Julia on March 7, 2016

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% linen that falls somewhere between lace and fingering weight. It’s often used for shawl-knitting, but makes an equally good sweater yarn, as Anne can attest; she’s currently working on a “Featherweight Cardigan” in Meadow.

Also in this issue of Vogue, designer Deborah Newton shares tips on how to measure oneself for fit, an essential step in creating a well-fitting garment. Come by the shop to pick up a copy of Vogue Knitting and browse the rest of the latest magazines!

Vogue Knitting.

Posted by Julia on December 28, 2015

The Winter 2015/16 issue of Vogue Knitting is here!

The Swedish Bohus knitting tradition is one thread that runs through this issue, popping up in articles and patterns alike.

Founded by designer Emma Jacobsson in the late 1930’s, Bohus Stickning designed luxurious handknit garments into the late 1960’s. Those garments were knit by women in Bohuslän, Sweden, and marketed to a wealthy international audience, creating a distinctive colorwork style along the way. Read more about Bohus in this issue of Vogue.

Look for this issue of Vogue Knitting on the teacart here at the shop, among the latest books and magazines. See you at the shop!

Handwoven and Vogue Knitting.

Posted by Julia on October 26, 2015

Two new magazines recently arrived, filled with inspiration for weavers and knitters.

The November/December issue of Handwoven Magazine focuses on overshot techniques and summer and winter weave patterns.

The Holiday 2015 issue of Vogue Knitting is full of festive, elegant knits.

This issue sparkles with beaded patterns, from shawls to gloves to sweaters. Laura Nelkin’s article introduces a variety of ways to add beads to knitted fabric, highlighting patterns from this issue that use those techniques.

Come by the shop to browse the latest books and magazines!

Vogue Knitting and Interweave Knits Gifts.

Posted by Julia on September 21, 2015

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 two layers of fabric at once, making a cozy, reversible piece. This “Semicircular Double-Knit Shawl” is made in three shades of Fibre Company Canopy Fingering, a lovely yarn we just welcomed to the shop this month.

Interweave Knits Gifts is an annual special issue full of knitted gift ideas, Interweave’s yearly reminder to start working on holiday gifts before it’s too late.

You’ll find a wider variety of patterns in this issue than most, going beyond garments and accessories to include home goods, decorations, and things for children.

Some of these patterns are aimed at last-minute gift-knitters, or those with long lists of handknit-worthy recipients, who know the value of a beautiful gift that works up quickly. To that end, I noticed two familiar yarns from our Super-Bulky Weight department put to good use in this issue. The “Alpaca Poncho” below is made in Plymouth Baby Alpaca Grande, and the “Orchid Scarf” calls for Berroco Peruvia Quick.

Come by the shop to browse the latest magazines, which can be found on the teacart in the front room, right as you enter the shop. See you there!

Vogue Knitting.

Posted by Julia on June 21, 2015

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 from independent knitwear designers, the likes of Veera Välimäki and Amy Christoffers.

Amy Christoffers’ design is a cardigan knit in Berroco Maya, a cotton and alpaca blend chainette yarn, lightweight enough to pull on in chilly air-conditioning during the warmer months.

There’s some good reading material in this issue, too. Meg Swansen’s column shows how to do a continuous border on a cardigan, and another article offers tips for faster knitting.

Come by the shop to pick up a copy of Vogue Knitting, and enjoy our air-conditioning while you plan your next project!

Vogue Knitting.

Posted by Julia on March 13, 2015

The Spring/Summer 2015 issue of Vogue Knitting is here!

This issue features an article on sizing oversized sweaters, helping to make sense of positive ease.

Meg Swansen’s column is all about decreases, and choosing the best kind for the project at hand.

Besides the articles, there are plenty of patterns: a spread of sporty stripes, colorful tees and tunics, and plenty of those oversized sweaters I mentioned earlier. The colorblock sweater below is knit in Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece, a worsted weight blend of cotton and wool.

This colorwork jacket was knit in Fibre Company Savannah, a sport weight blend of plant and animal fibers that is perfect for Spring stitching.

Look for the latest issue of Vogue Knitting on the teacart, among the new books and magazines. See you at the shop!

Vogue Knitting.

Posted by Julia on December 16, 2014

The latest issue of Vogue Knitting is here!

This issue features a great article on Barbara Walker, author of the amazing four volume Treasury of Knitting Patterns published by Schoolhouse Press.

As a nod to Walker, many of the patterns in this issue include two-color mosaic motifs, a genre of stitch patterns to which she has contributed tremendously.

Mosaic knitting is created by slipping some stitches and knitting others, working with just one color on any given row.

Meg Swansen’s Vogue column covers increases this time around, the how, when, and why of them.

Come by the shop to pick up a copy of Vogue Knitting! We hope you find your winter knitting inspiration here.

Vogue Knitting and Interweave Crochet Home.

Posted by Julia on November 8, 2014

The winter magazines are still pouring in, and the two latest are Vogue Knitting and Interweave Crochet Home.

Vogue Knitting features patterns for cold-weather garments and accessories, along with a brioche lace tutorial from Nancy Marchant.

I always like to see what Meg Swansen’s Vogue column covers; this issue, it’s provisional cast-ons, a handy technique.

Interweave Crochet Home is a special issue on crocheted home accessories, from blankets and pillows to coasters, placemats, baskets, and more.

Knitting and crochet make very different fabrics, and in many cases, I think crochet is particularly well-suited to home goods. It can be sturdy and structural–essential for something like a rug–and tends to go somewhat faster than knitting, making a big project like blankets or curtains less daunting.

Come by the shop to see these and other new magazines! See you there.

Vogue Knitting.

Posted by Julia on September 1, 2014

The latest Vogue is here!

This Fall 2014 issue is packed with sweater patterns, using a variety of techniques from cables to colorwork. Ready-to-wear clothing designer Eileen Fisher contributes a pattern, as well.

Meg Swansen’s column discusses the process of updating Elizabeth Zimmermann’s classic Knitting Workshop, a beloved book that will always have a home on our shelves here at the shop as well as in my home library.

Come by the shop to browse the latest magazines and books, or plunge instead into the good old Elizabeth Zimmermann collection–wherever you find inspiration. See you there!

Vogue Knitting.

Posted by Julia on July 12, 2014

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 patterns await your eager needles, from fine-gauge sweaters to neckties to inventive openwork.

Look for this latest issue of Vogue Knitting on the teacart, which is currently heavy with new publications. July is a great time to load up on inspiring books and magazines–everything is 15% off, all month! See you at the shop.

Just a reminder–all sales are final on sale items; there can be no exchanges, no returns, nor will we special order. Discount applies only to in-store purchases. Thanks!