Learn more about the craft you love with these knitting articles and interviews.
Halloween is closer than you might think, and believe me, you get sick of the same old pumpkin orange and black yarn that seems to worm its way into every project around this time of year. Jazz up the Halloween color scheme a little bit with the Ghoulish Rumpus Hand Dyed Yarn! This multi-colored skein
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These screw-in handles add a lot of class, style and durability to any knit bag project. Use them on that spacious office commute bag you’ve been working on or even replace the worn handles of an old project to make them look like new! These handles are made of genuine leather, so they’re a bit
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Are you tired of knitting the same old baby sweater and afghan patterns every time there’s a baby shower? Sweet Knits for Baby is the pattern book you need, with 30 brand-new and modern designs to satisfy even the fussiest of babies. With crystal-clear instructions, simple schematics and full-color photos, this book is perfect for
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The colder months are coming — they’re practically here. Which means now’s the perfect time to start knitting some lovely hat patterns to keep your ears warm against the bitter chill. Knockout Knit Hats and Hoods has a pattern for everything from beanies to hoods to slouches to tams, each with its own unique twist.
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To the staff and readers of Vogue Knitting magazine, Norah Gaughan is nothing less than a giant, having contributed a massive body of work to the magazine over the past thirty years. This book was created to honor her achievements by compiling 40 of her most iconic knit patterns into one hardcover volume. Challenge yourself
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Can’t get enough of that gorgeous cable stitch in your life? Easy Cable and Aran Knits is here to provide you with 26 amazing patterns created by Martin Storey, inspired by the classic Aran sweater design. This book has everything: scarves, hats, mittens — and obviously — sweaters! Are you new to the cable stitch?
Read MoreIf you’re social media-savvy, you might have noticed that I Like Knitting magazine has its own Instagram account, and it’s beautiful. There’s really nothing more marvelous than scrolling through hundreds of beautifully-photographed and artfully-designed knit pieces while daydreaming of your next project… even though you might have three on the needles, already.
Instagram is quickly taking
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Designing knitting patterns is equal parts a wonderful creative outlet and a frustrating, tedious process. Budding designers everywhere are faced with one particular problem when it comes to scarves, blankets, dishcloths, and other flat pieces that you don’t need to worry about with garments like hats and gloves: the wrong side. You’ll find yourself faced with two options when you’ve chosen a flat-knitted piece: you can create what is often a more intricate and beautiful design on one side of the item and try your best to only display the right side of the accessory, or you could attempt to design a reversible piece. One of the most interesting ways to make a piece reversible is through the use of reverse stockinette stitch.
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Each one of these polymer clay keychains are unique and beautiful in these three pastel shades. This keychain makes a sweet gift for your knitting buddies or even for your project bag. The braided texture of the clay looks just like knitted fabric — you’re sure to get compliments!
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