Articles and Interviews

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

Highland Knits: Knitwear Inspired by the Outlander Series

Get ready to be transported to the Scottish Highlands! This collection of Highland Knits: Knitwear Inspired by the Outlander Series will bring joy to fans of knitting and fans of Outlander alike! Knitting enthusiasts will love the simple and sophisticated projects offered in this paperback. Fans of the Outlander series will love recognizing the iconic

“I find that knitting with dark yarn is very difficult – I can barely see the stitches! Any suggestions?”

By Angelia Robinson

Hi Claire,

There are a lot of good reasons to knit with dark colors. Generally speaking, black, navy, and charcoal garments are very slimming. Dark colored yarns also hide small knitting mistakes and coordinate well with a variety color schemes. And if you’re looking for colors that appeal to guys, they are often found at the

This small and stylish pouch is the latest from Knit Picks! It’s great for keeping your knitting tools all in one place when you are on the go. Featuring a vinyl exterior for easy cleaning and printed fabric interior, this little pouch is perfect to toss in your purse or your matching Knit Picks tote.v

Reclaimed wood from a Copper Beech tree in New York makes these handmade yarn bowls one of a kind. This wonderful tree now has a new life in each yarn bowl. Each yarn bowl is made-to-order so you’re guaranteed for a one-of-a-kind piece to cherish forever.

Malabrigo Yarn is celebrating their 10th anniversary this year and what better way to celebrate than to release and amazing colorway! With warm, bright colors paired with deeper greens and blues, this yarn is a must-try for 2016. This color is available in the following yarns: Rasta, Arroyo, Mecha, Mechita, Rios and Sock.

Vintage knitting needles see new life by being turned into pretty bangles for die-hard knitters. Each bangle can be custom made and in a wide variety of colors. You can even ask for a certain vintage brand. These bracelets are fun, retro, and make a great gift for the knitters you know (or yourself!).

Whether you’re a beginner or advanced knitter, there’s something for everyone in Sachiyo Ishii’s new book on tiny knit toys. These delightful patterns are great for little gifts and for using up your scrap yarn. Each pattern features cute photography and clear instructions including some basic techniques. Pretty soon you’ll be designing your own little

Cables are a mystery-no-more with this new book from Judith Durant. Since not all cables are alike, this book contains 94 different types of cables with detailed instructions on how to perfectly knit each cable. Beautiful photos and instructions will guide your way to cable success. Once you master several of these cables, you’ll be

Just like clothing designers, knitting designers create pieces in standard sizes. Each person is unique and it’s time to learn how to adjust those standard sizes to fit YOU. Learn how to customize knitting patterns with Margaret Hubert’s new book and you’ll be able to make a piece that’s all your own. Change up a

Hello cute baby patterns! This book from designer Jody Long contains 25 designs for little ones for intermediate to advanced knitters. Knit sweaters, hats and more in a modern style. With classic cables, lace, and color work, you’ll be able to find a pattern to suit any little baby girl or boy you know. Be