Book & Magazine Guides

Plan Your Projects: knit.wear Premiere 2011

Plan Your Projects: knit.wear Premiere 2011

The knit.wear Premiere issue is flying off the shelves at fibre space, and we’re here to help you plan some projects out of it. Boasting “simple handknits for the thoughtful knitter,” this new magazine has garments for everyone – just browse through its pages, and you’ll be inspired. First, the obvious. The cover project, the Shaped … read more »

Coastal Knits

Coastal Knits

It is rare that a book comes along that contains more than two or three garments that I want to knit. Today we got a delivery of the brand new Hannah Fettig (Knitbot) and Alana Dakos (Never Knot Knitting) book, Coastal Knits. It is just stunning. Hannah and Alana decided to pair up to produce … read more »

St.-Denis 2 and 3: Get ‘Em While We Have ‘Em

St.-Denis 2 and 3: Get ‘Em While We Have ‘Em

Two years ago, iconic knitwear designer Veronik Avery started her own yarn line, St.-Denis Yarns, to offer knitters and designers versitile and ethically-sourced yarns. Her first yarn, Nordique, is 100% American wool, and available at the shop in 22 colors. Now, the two most recent St.-Denis magazines, Issue 2 and Issue 3, are in space … read more »

Holiday Knitting Preview: Knit a Farm

Holiday Knitting Preview: Knit a Farm

Yes, it’s August, but far off in the distance lurk…the holidays. If you’re thinking of knitting or crocheting your presents this year, it’s time to get started. [We're not trying to make your summer more miserable; we're just reminding you about the slight panic you had last winter, when you had to pull three all-nighters … read more »

Knitting With a “Twist”

Knitting With a “Twist”

Like many knitters, I eagerly anticipate the publication of next season’s Twist Collective. The latest issue for Fall 2011 has opened my imagination to all kinds of fall knitting ideas. From socks with beads to steeking stripes to lace without a lifeline, I’m beside myself! It’s also exciting to see many of our favorite yarns … read more »

Summer is for Knitting

Summer is for Knitting

Some people may associate knitting with heavy sweaters and scarves, but the latest issue of Interweave Knits is making me wish for more summer knitting. Visit the shop to see all the patterns! Dress up summer layers with the Al Fresco Camisole. This one involves a bit of crocheting to create the seams and straps, … read more »

Knitscene Summer 2011

Knitscene Summer 2011

Although the weather may not be showing it yet, it really has been spring for a while and it’s nearly time to start our summer knitting. The very first summer issue of Knitscene is here just in time to remind us that there are plenty of reasons to keep on knitting even though it’s warm … read more »

Knitscene Winter/Spring 2011

Knitscene Winter/Spring 2011

We received the new issue of Knitscene today, so of course we immediately had to check it out! Each issue features an exclusive pattern collection from a different designer – this time there are four designs from Debbie O’Neill, starting with the lacy Belvedere Cardigan in Spud & Chloe Sweater and the cabled Paperboy cardigan … read more »

Whimsical Little Knits 2: Yarn Guide

Whimsical Little Knits 2: Yarn Guide

Third in our series of yarn guides we bring you Ysolda Teague’s Whimsical Little Knits 2, a little book with 12 gorgeous little patterns that are fun to knit, quick to finish, and great for gifts! Try these yarns to create your perfect project: Damson – 440 yds fingering weight – Malabrigo Sock (1 hank – requires … read more »

Whimsical Little Knits: Yarn Guide

Whimsical Little Knits: Yarn Guide

Second in our series of yarn guides we bring you Ysolda Teague’s Whimsical Little Knits, a little book full of sweet patterns that make great gifts for yourself or someone else! Try these yarns to create your perfect project: Ishbel – 330 yds [610 yds] lace or fingering weight. Any of our hand dyed fingering weight … read more »

Brave New Knits – your yarn guide

Brave New Knits – your yarn guide

We have had lots of requests for a guide to the various books that we sell. I have started a new set of links in the sidebar to the right that will allow you to browse our guides, as we add to them. We prepared one for the Brave New Knits book signing in September … read more »

Get ready for the fall 2010 issue of Interweave Knits

Get ready for the fall 2010 issue of Interweave Knits

The Interweave Knits preview is up! Here are a few staff favorites: Bavarian Tulip Mittens by Judy Alexander – worked in on skein of Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Worsted (available at the shop). These would also be lovely in Fibre Company Terra or Madelinetosh DK. Leitmotif Cardigan by Carol Feller – worked in the Fibre Company … read more »

Newest Issue of Twist Collection

Newest Issue of Twist Collection

its up and it is amazing! Bravo to the team at Twist Collective for putting together your best issue yet. If you aren’t familiar with Twist yet, it is one of the newest and greatest online knitting magazines. When you buy a pattern from Twist, you are supporting the individual designer. Read more here. Some … read more »