Articles and Interviews

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

“Do knitters ever use their own slang or lingo? Sometimes I come across odd phrases and I’m not sure what they mean! Can you please help?”

Every group of people with shared interests has its own lingo, and we knitters are no different. There are, of course, abbreviations every new knitter must learn. After all, it would be difficult to read patterns without knowing “ssk” means slip, slip, knit, or “p2tog” means purl two together. But beyond the purely technical terms,

Blooming flowers, vibrant foliage, the smell of fresh earth — these summer elements are epitomized by the botanical theme of Alana Dakos’s collection of adorable little knits. For ages six to twelve months, these sweaters will keep your little one cozy on cooler summer nights and charm your heart with the adorable style.

With 150 color photos and 39 diagrams, this book promises to give readers the best scoop on trendy ponchos. Work up a light version for cooler summer nights or get a jump on preparing for fall, as ponchos provide some much needed layers. Knitters can choose from different looks, from cables to stripes, and can

There’s nothing more relaxing than retreating to your favorite chair and knitting up a storm. Tapping into this, an experienced knitter and a healthcare professional team up to engineer “mindfulness” projects like a tea cosy set, unisex scarf and an evening purse, just to name a few. These patterns are divided into several categories such

Knitting spans all age groups, uniting generations but constantly evolving. This book will be a treasure trove of information on the trendiest new kids on the knitting block. Designers such as sock extraordinaire Rachel Coopey and frequently published Rachel Atkinson are brought together in one spot for your window into the future of the craft.

Knit and Un-WINE-d: The 5 Best Pattern and Wine Pairings

By Michele Dobbins

Hot tea and a good book, chunky yarns and baby blankets, Kate and William — some things just belong together. Add to that list the dream team of a nice glass of wine and a pair of knitting needles, and you have the ideal antidote to a long day at work.

As with food, that potential

Record Breaking Attempt for the Largest Hand-Knitted Blanket

By Michele Dobbins

Knitting something adventurous always gives you bragging rights, but this project is for all the marbles: a spot on the list of Guinness World Records. Valery Larkin and her global team of knitters have come together to attempt to break the world record for the largest hand-knitted blanket, a record currently held by the collaboration

Yarn Substitutions

By Angelia Robinson

Knitting patterns usually call for a particular yarn, but that doesn’t mean you can’t use something else. The secret to successful substitution is understanding weight and fiber content.
Yarn Weight
A yarn’s weight refers to its thickness. The Craft Yarn Council has established a standard grading system ranging #0 for lace weight up to #7 for jumbo

Add a little something extra to your Easter egg dying tradition this year. This kit will knit up an adorable cosy to wrap around your egg, which will be a fun and festive display of your knitting skills. Each kit makes one egg cosy and is available in pink, yellow, blue, or green. It includes

Pastel hues are synonymous with spring, and these ten gorgeous miniskeins are the perfect teaser for all the bright colors that are soon to bloom. The speckle-dyeing technique adds a nice pop of vibrant color to the pale fiber, which will be a great way to give your smaller projects a big personality. This sock