ILK Editorial

If you’re reading this, you already know that anytime is a good time for knitting. You also know that the holidays are an especially great time for picking up the yarn and making something special for a friend or loved one, a nice piece for your home, even crafting an heirloom project that your children

Dear Knitter,

Whether you’re ready to hit the ice, hike a winter trail, or settle in around the fire with a mug of warm apple cider, you’ll look fabulous in our Have An Ice Day Jacket.

You’ll love the deep collar — perfect if you need to turn it up against a sudden chill. And the texture

Some sweaters just beg to be knitted, and the Orchard Pullover is one of them. Its traveling cables form a beautiful blossom pattern that’s enjoyable to knit and delightful to wear; you’ll reach for this pullover all through the cool months of the year.

Designer Olya Bagi has created another classic cabled pattern. Slim fitting and

Welcome the arrival of Fall with stunning new projects!
Dear Knitter,

As warm summer breezes give way to the crisp cool air of Autumn, you know it’s time to start knitting up some cozy layers! From snazzy socks to comfy cardigans, we have dozens of delightful projects for you!

Let’s take a look inside the October 2023 issue

These 50 Favorites may become your favorites, too!
Dear Knitting Friend,

What’s your favorite knitting pattern? What kind of patterns spark your creativity? Members of our I Like Knitting family frequently find themselves really liking certain patterns — so much so that we’ve noticed a pattern of our own. Our Forever Favorites Collection features the Top 50

If there’s one thing that is sure to bring a festive spirit, it’s a gorgeous garland of sparkling stars. Whether you want to decorate your windows, walls, or string them around your door, this Silver Stars Garland is an easy way to bring some sparkle into your home.

From: The Christmas Knitting Collection: 10 Festive Designs

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With 14 designs, this new bag collection is sure to have just the right pattern for your next project.

Dear Knitting Enthusiast,

If it’s true that accessories make the outfit, then the right bag is essential. The problem? There’s more than one perfect bag. Your night out bag is sophisticated. Your beach bag is fun and bright.

This project includes a surprise for the wearer: it can be worn as a hat or a cowl! The convertible nature of this winter warmer stretches the wearing opportunities, which is always a wonderful feature in a knitted item.

2-1 Hot Cocoa Hat and Cowl is a marvelously simple knit, just 22 rows with super bulky

Knit a statement piece for your home with the Starry Mountains Afghan. This is a bold, geometric afghan that will brighten any corner of the house.

The blanket is knit using the fabulous slip-stitch colorwork technique, which gives you an amazing variety of color throughout while only knitting with one color per row. You’ll be astounded

During the dark days of winter, there’s nothing more soothing than a warm drink. But as your drink sits, it cools off, causing a sad face. Avoid those frown lines with a mug cozy!

Blue Spruce Mug Cozies are equally pretty and useful, so why not knit up a bunch to put in everyone’s stockings this