Articles and Interviews

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

Knitting Juice Glass

If it’s been one of those weeks and you just can’t wait to sit down and knit, you might need some knitting juice. This is the perfect glass for you and you can fill it with whatever “juice” you might need to help you “unwind” after a long day. It’s even dishwasher safe!

Yarn bowls are always special but this particular bowl can be customized with your name! Keep your yarn balls from rolling all over the floor and enjoy this custom piece as a statement piece in your home. You’ll want to show off the gorgeous color and design of this handmade bowl and keep on knitting!

Add the perfect finishing touch to a gift with these custom knitting labels. Featuring whimsical illustrations from Etsy artist LittleHappyDrawings, you’ll add a charming and professional look to your finished pieces. Printed on 100% organic cotton, these tags will not fade or fray even with machine washing. Just pick what you want your tags to

Show off your magical knitting talent with this charming tote bag. You’ve spent the time learning how to knit and turn strings into pretty things and now it’s time to treat yourself to a project bag that will make you smile. Plus, it will encourage you to turn more and more strings into pretty things!

Embrace Nordic styles and alpaca blends with these 28 irresistible sweater designs. With relaxed gauge and easy-to-knit stitch patterns, you’ll enjoy knitting these everyday sweaters. Comfortable and oh-so-soft, you’ll want to knit every pattern in the book.

The building blocks of knitting are at your fingertips with this new book from Alina Schneider. Learn 15 stitches with her simple step-by-step guides and build up on each stitch in ways that make sense. By the end, you’ll learn moss, waffle, rib and more to be able to apply to scarves, hats, and more.

Knitting your next sweater will be a breeze when you take a look at this new book of simple knits. With the right yarn and the simplest of stitches, these sweater designs prove to be new classics. Using Quince & Co.’s Owl yarn, pullovers and cardigans come to life and feature details to keep you

Make this the year of bags with 22 new bag patterns for all occasions. Learn how to line your bag and attach zippers and button closures for that professional and polished look. Stay on trend with these popular designs that don’t take long to complete and will complement many outfits. Colorwork, lace, and cables all

I want to make sure that I’m supporting the right people and companies when it comes to knitting. What’s the best way I can make sure I’m finding the right yarn that’s environmentally friendly, indie dyers, etc.?

By Angelia Robinson

Many knitters strive to unite their personal convictions with their crafting. Whether concerned with protecting the environment, maintaining a vegan lifestyle, or supporting fair-trade businesses, there are a variety of products that strive to make your yarn dollars count.

Eco-friendly

Buying eco-friendly yarn may seem like a no-brainer to most knitters. Many small batch growers, spinners and

Knit One; Write Too

By Neisha Abdulla

These days, it seems that putting pen to paper is rarely heard of. Since its conception, the internet has provided the world with instant communication. A large percentage of us perform our correspondence via the web with just a tap, tap, tap rather than a thought out, handwritten letter. While I believe the internet undoubtedly