Making is a bi-annual themed publication of projects for knitters and makers that celebrates the act of making as an essential part of everyday life.
No. 8 / FOREST features projects and artwork from 26 makers – whether you knit, sew, quilt, embroider, cross stitch, crochet, needle felt, or cook, you’ll find inspiration in this issue!
This issue was photographed in multiple locations including Mill Valley, California, on the traditional homelands of the people of Coast Miwok and Southern Pomo, and at Snoqualmie Falls in Washington state, on the traditional homelands and birthplace of the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe. Read more about Making’s land acknowledgement.
There are 11 great knitting patterns in this issue and we’ve got the yarn recs to make your project planning a breeze! Pick up your copy at the shop. $26.
Birch Bark Felted Slippers
The coziest project for chilly fall days.
Our yarn pick: De Rerum Natura Gilliatt held doubled.
You’ll need: 2 balls Gilliatt
US 11 needles (8.0 mm)
Warm feet are everything.
Dappled Light Shawl
A warm hug of yarn to carry with you this winter.
Our yarn pick: Lux Adorna Cashmere Sport
You’ll need: 2 skeins Cashmere Sport
US 5 needles (3.75 mm)
Soft as snowy clouds.
Dijon Forêt Cardigan
Woodland walks tucking treasures in your pocket.
Our yarn pick: Blue Sky Alpacas Woolstok
You’ll need: 9-19 skeins Woolstok
US 5 needles (3.75 mm)
Sizes: 31 (33, 36, 39, 42) (46, 50, 54, 58, 62)” bust circumference
Eye Catcher Hat
They’re watching. You’re warm.
Our yarn pick: Brooklyn Tweed Ranch 02: Forbes
You’ll need: 1 skein MC, 1 skein CC Ranch 02: Forbes
US 7 & US 9 needles (4.5 mm & 5.5 mm)
Don’t they wish their head was warm like yours?
Growth Rings Shawl
Round and round in rings of woolly warmth.
Our yarn pick: Brooklyn Tweed Loft
You’ll need: Small version: 4 skeins Loft
Large version: 9 skeins main color, 1 skein contrast color
US 5 needles (3.75 mm)
Hytte Pullover
Colorwork. Yoke. All. Weekend. Long.
Our yarn pick: Brooklyn Tweed Loft
You’ll need: 5 to 9 skeins MC, 1 skein CC1, CC2, CC3
US 6 needles (4.0 mm)
Sizes: 40½ (42, 47½, 51¼, 54¾, 57¼, 58¾, 64, 66½)“ bust circumference
Indoorsy Tunic
Brunch with friends.
Our yarn pick: Stonehedge Fiber Mill Shepherd’s Wool
You’ll need: 5-11 skeins Shepherd’s Wool
US 6 needles (4 mm)
Sizes: 36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60)“ bust circumference
Moose
The sweetest woodland companion.
Our yarn pick: machine washable Berroco Ultra Wool
You’ll need: 1 skein MC, 1 skein CC1, 1 skein CC2, 1 skein CC3
US 6 needles (4 mm)
Fill with love.
Rivers Hat
You’re my river running high.
Our yarn pick: Brooklyn Tweed Shelter
You’ll need: 1 skein MC, 1 skein CC
US 6 needles (4 mm)
Run deep run wild.
Skog Mitts
Warm hands, warm heart.
Our yarn pick: Jill Draper Makes Stuff Kingston or mYak Tibetan Cloud
You’ll need: 1 skein Kingston or 1 skein Tibetan Cloud
US 5 needles (3.75 mm)
Your mom wants a pair.
Woodinville Cardigan
Follow the winding paths through the forest.
Our yarn pick: Brooklyn Tweed Shelter
You’ll need: 10-19 skeins Shelter
US 6 & 8 needles (4 mm & 5 mm)
Sizes: 42 (46, 49, 52, 55, 58, 61, 64, 67)” bust circumference
