Articles and Interviews

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

Knitting by Boat: Part 1 – North Light Fibers

Summer knitting is not just about the stitch, it’s about the memories we make as we prepare for our next projects. Join Rosann Fleischauer on her trip around southern Rhode Island discovering new ports of call and the yarn shops around them.

Dropping lines at Newport, set your GPS for Block Island for a stop at

Tips for Traveling with Your Knitting

By Marie Segares

Whether you’re traveling for work or planning a long getaway for summer, you’re probably planning to bring your latest knitting project with you. With these four tips, you’ll be ready to travel with your needles in no time!

Know the rules

If you’re planning to fly, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) generally does allow knitting needles and

“Every time I pick up another color in knitting, it always looks “ugly.” Is there a better way to do this?”

By Nicola Prybell

Hi Julia,

You’re knitting intarsia, stranded or fair isle colorwork and you notice that your fabric looks a little funny. Maybe some stitches seem tight while other are loose or the fabric appears puckered in places instead of laying flat. The bad news is that you probably have a problem with your tension. The good news

Sometimes a project just needs that extra little flair of fun. A pom pom is the perfect way to add a pop of color and excitement to a project. This unique pom pom maker set comes with four different sizes, which means there are 4x the possibilities! This easy to use tool will bring a

Don’t leave your precious knitting needles lying around where anyone can grab them. Wrap them up in this stylish and safe knitting needle case! Made from canvas, linen, and leather, this knitting needle case will protect your knitting needles and makes for easy storage and organization. This case comes with many unique features, such as

Keeping yarn organized can be a challenge. That’s why this unique ceramic knitting bowl is perfect for organizing yarn of all types. This bowl is handmade from stoneware clay, and accented with a turquoise and indigo glaze. There is a curl on the side of the bowl perfect for capturing yarn and preventing any tangles

It’s time to knit on-the-go! This knitting project bag is perfect for those days when you are too busy to sit at home, but can’t bear to be parted from your current knitting project. This bag is handmade from 100% cotton and is reversible. Now you can bring your knitting projects to the doctor’s office,

Feeling like your home is looking drab? Are your rooms plain and boring instead of warm and cozy? Well, The Knitted Home can offer you 12 cute and contemporary ways to bring warmth and life into your home! The projects provided in this book use a range of different yarns (wools, alpaca, silk, and cotton

Cute and cozy is always better. This collection of Knitted Tea Cosies provides knitting enthusiasts with the perfect fun craft and added accessory to their favorite kitchen appliance. This book contains a wide selection of cosies; from fruits and flowers to friendly and furry animals. There are even some season autumn and Christmas designs included.

Take your knitting to new heights in this wonderful collection, New Heights In Lace Knitting: 17 Lace Knit Accessory Patterns. This book takes readers step-by-step through the entire knitting process. Readers are guided through the process of gathering the proper knitting supplies, choosing the right yarns for different lace projects and lace techniques, and then