If you have spent any amount of time at the shop you know that we are huge supporters of indie designers and have an extensive library filled with inspiring designs. When we first heard about Making Stories, a woman owned knitwear design publisher, and saw the classic designs featured in their first book, Woods, we… Read More »
Book & Magazine Guides
Laine, Issue 2: Spring/Summer 2017
Issue 2 of Laine Magazine is now available! This issue focuses on all the joys of a Nordic summer where you can let your mind wander, enjoy nature and stitch away. This issue features a variety of lightweight sweaters, comfy accessories for cool summer nights and even a cozy colorwork sweater for when fall begins… Read More »
Making No. 3: DOTS
Making No. 3 has arrived with a classically fun theme: dots! Every project and pattern in this issue somehow incorporates dots, whether that’s traditional polka dots or more creative uses of these simple circles. Making features plenty of beautiful knitting and crochet patterns along with some lovely, sewing, embroidery, needle felting, weaving and baking projects… Read More »
Introducing Cocoknits Sweater Workshop
We are very excited for our newest edition to our library: Cocoknits Sweater Workshop by Julie Weisenberger! This book introduces the new Cocoknits Method of knitting sweaters, that transforms traditional top down sweater construction into a less boxy, customized construction that is designed to hug your exact curves. The method has 4 shaping steps that… Read More »
Just Landed! Capsule: Michele Wang for Brooklyn Tweed
Brooklyn Tweed‘s Capsule collections each focus on the work of one independent designer, bringing their own unique vision to Brooklyn Tweed’s palette of all-American wool yarns. The just-released second book in the series, Capsule: Michele Wang for Brooklyn Tweed, features new patterns by designer Michele Wang, whose classic cabled designs such as Rowe, Stonecutter, and Snoqualmie are already BT fan favorites…. Read More »
Texture: Exploring Stitch Patterns in Knitwear
From the designer who brought us the beloved Rocky Coast Cardigan and Featherweight Cardigan, Texture: Exploring Stitch Patterns in Knitwear by Hannah Fettig is a brand-new publication of classic designs. Going a step beyond the tried-and-true essentials that Hannah Fettig is known for, all thirteen patterns focus on a spread of beautiful textural stitch patterns… Read More »
Book Guide – Within: Knitting Patterns to Warm the Soul
Jane Richmond and Shannon Cook have come together to create Within: Knitting Patterns to Warm the Soul, a knitting book with patterns to inspire and stunning photography that will make you want to turn through its pages over and over again. With every project designed in a worsted weight yarn or heavier this book is… Read More »
Hooked on Indie: New Crochet Books!
In space just in time for Independence Day – three new independently published crochet books! We’re focusing on carrying independently-published books and local authors as much as possible, so we’re pleased to have these great new books for crocheters from the fine folks at The Crochet Project. The Shawl Project: Book One features six one-skein projects and… Read More »
Interweave Knits Spring 2015
The newest installment from Interweave Knits arrived in the shop this weekend, and it is glorious. In the interest of full disclosure, spring and summer collections make me a little nervous. The patterns often walk a fine line between pretty and precious. To each their own (seriously, enjoy your light fingering weight lace cardigan!), but as… Read More »
Interweave, Winter 2015
Arriving just before the dead cold of winter, the newest Interweave magazines offers inspiration to keep you warm. Starting with the heaviest, wrap yourself in cabled warmth with the Quivira Coat, which would look amazing knit up in Brooklyn Tweed Shelter, or take comfort in the all-over texture of the Moraine Jacket, which knits up… Read More »
Knitscene, Winter 2014
Looking for a little inspiration as we move in earnest into the cooler months? Knitscene’s newest edition offers a variety of ideas to hold you through the winter. With a feature on designer Emma Welford, a mosaic knitting tutorial, colorful Scandinavian-inspired collection, and a group of future wardrobe staples, the Winter 2014 magazine covers a lot… Read More »