Articles and Interviews

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

Knitterella Stash Bag

For knitters on the go, these cute drawstring bags are perfect for storing projects, needles and pattern instructions. Small to medium projects easily fit into the bags without any fuss, and the closable top keeps your knitting from escaping. Pick from a selection of charming graphics and sayings including, “If knitting is wrong, I don’t want

Did you know that yarn can be magical? At least it can be when you’re working with Frabjous Fibers’ Wonderland Yarn line. Each yarn name and color is inspired by the classic Lewis Carroll story, Alice in Wonderland. Knitters can choose from the Cheshire Cat fingering weight yarn, the March Hare worsted weight yarn and

For the knitter who has everything, this charming 3×3 inch pin makes a great gift. Made out of polymer clay, this handmade item can be made into a magnet or pin depending on customer preference. Choose from a selection of cute and yarn-related designs including, “I love knitting,” “knit happens” and “close knit friends.” But

If you haven’t experienced Baah Yarn yet, you’re missing out. The hand-painted La Jolla is particularly a treat to work with. Not only does it come in a wide selection of beautiful, vibrant hues, but the nice tight twist of the yarn works wonders in any pattern. Made out of Superwash Merino, this yarn works

Kristen TenDyke’s new collection, No-Sew Knits: 20 Flattering, Finish-Free Garments, offers 20 brand-new sweater patterns that teach you how to shape and join as you go to seamlessly knit a sweater. TenDyke introduces multiple easy techniques in her chapters on cables, lace, interchangeable stitch patterns and basic no-sew patterns. Despite the ease of construction, the

Explore the world of northern European knitting and the timeless knitting traditions of the Scandinavian, Nordic and Baltic people with First Frost: Cozy Folk Knitting by Lucinda Guy. Knit everything from full-sized garments to cozy accessories for all ages and for the home with these 20 folk-inspired patterns. Drawing from the typical garments of the

Rediscover your love for the brioche stitch and add a splash of color to your typical brioche projects with Nancy Marchant’s new collection, Knitting Fresh Brioch: Creating Two-Color Twists & Turns. Now you can incorporate two colors into your ribbed patterns and explore 75 brand-new patterns that take this classic, thick stitch pattern to an

Yumiko Alexander’s Rustic Modern Knits: 23 Sophisticated Designs is a collection of 23 knit accessories that span the spectrum from modern to rustic. Choose from many beautiful projects that evoke the simple beauty of nature, from flowing wraps and shawls to headbands and hats. Rustic Knits is a pattern collection for the contemporary knitter who

Pros and Cons: To Seam or Not to Seam

By Michele Dobbins

Whether you love it or hate it, seaming has its place in both knitting and crochet. To add dimension to your work, seaming is often required, but if intrigue is what you’re after, there are many seamless projects that can get the job done. This begs the question: what are the benefits of seamed projects?

Holiday Gift Guide

By Julia Wiatr

Whether you’re a beginner knitter or more experienced, you can knit your own handmade knit wear for everyone on your holiday list! Stuck and unsure what to make? We’ve compiled a handy little checklist for you of patterns from this issue to help the decision process. Happy holidays!

For Mom: Mom deserves only the best, so