Articles and Interviews

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

The Yarnit – Crystal Clear

Clever little globes hold your precious and beautiful yarn as you knit away. Multiple colors are available but clear shows off your yarn the best. Made to be portable and functional, the Yarnit keeps your ball of yarn clean and free from crumbs and dirt by making it impossible for it to fall out and

Never worry about your WIP losing its needles with this Needle Nook! Store circular and double-pointed needles with ease (perfect for socks) and tuck them away safely. Snap the needles into place and your project will stay put — less stress, more knitting! Use the tag on the side of the pouch to attach a

These colorful and squishy stitch markers are about to become your new favorite way to keep track of stitches. Featuring 20 markers per set, these colorful markers keep their shape well so you can pick whether the marker hangs high or low. Designed to fit multiple needle sizes, you’ll love how effortlessly each marker slides

Ready to try something different with your yarn? Introducing: loom knitting. Featuring quick and easy designs, Lucy Hopping has created a helpful book that will get you loom knitting in no time. As you practice, start small and whip up items for the home. When you’re feeling more confident, move onto larger pieces like bags

Neutrals are fun, but color adds that extra spice to your knitting! If you’re ready to dive into a world bursting with color, look no further than Trench’s fantastic book where inspiration comes from all types of sources — hair, food, fashion — just to name a few! There is something for everyone in this

Knitting with beads seems daunting at first, but this new book will guide you every step of the way. Whether you want to add pearls to a knit purse or glittering glass to your latest glove pattern, you’ll learn to how to add some bling to your knitting with ease. Knitters old and new will

Keep your knitting needles flying through every season! With versatile designs that carry over from fall to summer in varying yarn weights, these shawls are anything but boring. Inspired by her travels in South America, Zukaite chose bold and neutral colors to capture each design in a unique way. Featuring gorgeous full-color photos and a

“What are some fast and quick things to knit? I would like to sell some of my knitted items at a craft fair this summer and I need some ideas.”

By Angelia Robinson

Many knitters think about selling their creations but turning your hobby into a business isn’t quite as simple as charging a few bucks for a cute knitted hat. Let’s explore a few strategies to make your craft business a success.

Know your market

Before you cast on your first stitch, consider where you will be selling your

Your Guide to Reversible Knitting

By Mary Beth Temple

While there are hundreds, if not thousands, of fabulous knitting stitch patterns in the world, in this article we are going to take a look at reversible stitches. Nothing is more frustrating that trying out a simple scarf to learn a new stitch pattern and then realizing the contortions you’ll have to go through when

Purls with Purpose

By Ashlee Lackovic

I believe that learning to knit is one my greatest skills. When I learned to knit, I gave myself a great gift. I learned not only an amazing technique for managing stress, anxiousness and depression, but I also grew my confidence the more I practiced.

Knitting inspires me daily. It pushes me to grow and to