ILK Editorial

Colorwork knitting can be a tricky concept to master for even the most experienced of knitters. Luckily for you, Sarah E. White has written out a fantastic guide. In Colorwork Knitting, striping, slip stitch, intarsia, stranding and striping with self-striping yarn are thoroughly explained and accompanied by step-by-step photos and instructions. Learn the ins and

Summer is fast approaching, but don’t worry – you can still knit weather-appropriate knitwear despite the warmer weather! By switching over from chunkier yarn weights and darker colorways to light weight styles and brighter and bolder colors, you can knit for the summer with ease. Plus, fall and winter designs, like a hat and scarf

Beaded Lace Knitting, by Anniken Allis, walks you through the basics of knitting lace, including the potentially tricky aspect of reading charts. Once you’ve mastered the basic techniques, discover how easy it is to add beads to delicate lacework to create gorgeous embellished shawls, sweaters, ponchos and more. Each of the 25 unique and varied

Increases and decreases are so important when working up shaped garments, yet they can be tricky to master. The key is to have a garment lay a certain way against your body and not end up too boxy or shapeless, but getting the number of increases or decreases just right can be tricky. Plus, there