Articles and Interviews

Learn more about the craft you love with these knitting articles and interviews.

Fiber Throwdown

Choosing yarn for a project can be quite daunting. There are so many fibers and blends available: from workhorse highland wool to merino to alpaca; cotton to bamboo to linen; acrylic, acrylic blends, and nearly every possible combination of any of these. A 100g skein of yarn might cost $1.99 (think craft store acrylic), or

If you have yarn missing labels, this little Dachshund is coming to the rescue. Measure the thickness of any yarn by simply wrapping the yarn around his belly. Depending on the number of wraps, you may find you have worsted weight yarn or perhaps super bulky yarn. Forget the guesswork with this hand little tool

These pastel beauties are a gorgeous addition to your knitting needle collection. Interchangeable, flexible and a breeze to knit with, these needles are excellent for a variety of projects. Designed to be used with Loopy Mango Merino No. 5 yarn, these needles will likely work well with many super bulky yarns.

Keep track of your rows with this aluminum cuff bracelet counter that tracks up to 100 rows of knitting! You’ll never lose count again or have to mess with tallying your rows on a piece of paper. Cute and handy, this row counter is a great addition to your knitting tools.

Keep your stitches in place in style with these adorable Tulip Point Protectors. Unlike round point protectors, these won’t roll off the table so you can place your knitting down with confidence. Pick from a variety of colors including pink, blue and green. These protectors fit US size 0-7 needles and can even be used

Neutral knitting has its place, but sometimes you just need to be inspired by color! Frida Pontén brought 44 of her brilliant patterns together to highlight the vibrant and colorful designs. From blankets to jackets, this book is full of possibilities.

Not your typical book, this sticker collection is for the knitting obsessed. Whether you are young or old, these stickers will add a bit of whimsy to your notebooks, pattern binders and more. Twenty six stickers include everything from woolly mittens and hats to rosy-cheeked lambs and knit-themed sayings.

Knitters will enjoy this new knitting mystery from Maggie Sefton which is full of gossip, murder, and of course, knitting. Follow this tale and unravel the mystery of Giselle’s death … if you dare!

If you’ve been avoiding lace knitting, this is the book for you. Author Anniken Allis shows you several simple ways to knit lace to build up your lace knitting confidence before tackling more complex stitches. Many lace patterns within this book are especially easy and the result is a complex looking lace that you’ll be

To go along with the Yarnit, this little kit of knitting essentials fits perfectly in the Yarnit’s base. Adorable butterfly stitch markers are paired with stainless steel scissors in a stunning iridescent hue. Complete with two colorful darning needles to weave in those pesky ends, this set is a winner in our books!