Knitting Traditions.

Posted by Julia on August 27, 2018

Another new publication has landed on the teacart here at the shop. Take a peek inside the latest issue of Knitting Traditions.

Knitting Traditions looks at the craft from a historical perspective, focusing on techniques and styles from all over the world and across time.

This issue features stories about knitting for women’s voting rights at the turn of the 20th century, and about the knitwear of fashion designers Coco Chanel and Elsa Schiaparelli, among other things.

Look for Knitting Traditions among the latest publications on the teacart, and pick it up for an interesting read. See you at the shop!

Knitting Traditions.

Posted by Julia on April 12, 2016

Another new publication has landed on the teacart here at the shop. Take a peek inside the Spring 2016 issue of Knitting Traditions.

Knitting Traditions looks at the craft from a historical perspective, focusing on techniques and styles from all over the world and across time.

Pick up Knitting Traditions to read about one scholar’s research on Peruvian knitting, or a designer’s process from inspiring stained glass window to knitted tam. Also look to this unique magazine for unusual patterns, like tiny dolls dressed to stroll in 19th century Paris, or lace shawls inspired by head coverings from Victorian England.

The “Head in the Clouds Scarf” below was adapted by Carol Huebscher Rhoades from a pattern appearing in Weldon’s Practical Needlework, a British magazine from the late 1800’s. It’s shown in Shibui Silk Cloud, a luxurious, shimmering blend of mohair and silk, which can of course be found in the lace weight section here at the shop.

Look for Knitting Traditions among the latest publications on the teacart, and pick it up for an interesting read. See you at the shop!

Knitting Traditions.

Posted by Julia on October 3, 2015

The latest issue of Knitting Traditions is here!

Knitting Traditions focuses, as its title suggests, on traditional knitting and the history of the craft. Contemporary knitting patterns run alongside articles about the knitting traditions that inspired them.

Pick up this issue to learn more about how fair isle knitting traditions have changed over time, and to read about the history of knitting in the round.

Look for Knitting Traditions on the teacart amongst the latest knitting, crochet, and weaving publications. See you at the shop!

Knitting Traditions.

Posted by Julia on April 22, 2015

The Spring 2015 issue of Knitting Traditions is here!

Knitting Traditions looks at the craft from a historical perspective, focusing on techniques and styles from all over the world and across time. This issue’s focus is adventure, telling historical tales of explorers and their knitted garments.

The striped sweater on the cover is knit in Swans Island Organic Merino Worsted, and is one of a handful of men’s garments in this issue.

I spotted another familiar yarn in Hunter Hammersen’s “Serpula Contortuplicata Socks” : Shibui Staccato.

Look for Knitting Traditions among the latest publications on the teacart. See you at the shop!

Knitting Traditions.

Posted by Julia on April 11, 2014

Another new magazine has found a home on the teacart at the shop. The latest issue of Knitting Traditions is here!

Knitting Traditions focuses, as its title suggests, on traditional knitting and the history of the craft. Contemporary knitting patterns run alongside articles and archival photos of the knitting traditions that inspired them.

In this issue, you can read about the knitting traditions of Sweden, Macedonia, Wales, Shetland, and beyond.

Come by the shop to pick up the latest issue of Knitting Traditions and plan your next project!

Knitting Traditions.

Posted by Julia on July 20, 2013

The Fall 2013 issue of Knitting Traditions is here!

Knitting Traditions is a magazine focused on the history of hand-knitting, and often profiles the knitting traditions of a particular place or time. In this issue, it’s a particular technique that’s highlighted: lace.

As always, there are plenty of articles to read along with patterns to knit.

Come by the shop during July to snag this issue of Knitting Traditions at 15% off. Our Annual Inventory Sale is on until the end of the month, so hurry in to take advantage of the 15% discount on magazines, books, patterns, needles, hooks, notions, bags, and of course, yarn. See you there!

Knitting Traditions.

Posted by Julia on April 6, 2013

The latest issue of Knitting Traditions is here, beckoning from the teacart.

Many of us already anticipate the twice-yearly publication of Knitting Traditions, eager to get our hands on this history-filled magazine. For those of you who haven’t picked up a copy before: Knitting Traditions looks at the craft from a historical perspective, focusing on techniques and styles from all over the world and across time. There are patterns informed by these traditions as well, but for me what sets this magazine apart from the others is all the good reading material.

There is one pattern that jumped out at Anne and I, an aran vest designed by Anna Zilboorg, featuring her “perfect buttonhole.”

Come by the shop to get this latest issue of Knitting Traditions, and peruse the Spring knitting and crochet magazines. See you there!

Three new magazines.

Posted by Julia on September 30, 2012

This week we got three new magazines in, each one filled with knitting projects, tutorials, stories, and other inspiration.

Knit.Wear has bunches of modern-looking sweater patterns, along with a tutorial on choosing the right cast-ons and bind-offs for each project you make.

Knit Simple’s Holiday 2012 issue offers patterns for gift-knitting, grouped by their intended recipient, like so: “For Mom,” “For Dad,” “For the Coworker,” “For the Teacher,” etc.

Knitting Traditions is full of colorwork and lace, shawls, mittens, gloves, and stories that give historical context to knitting techniques and patterns.

Come by the shop to flip through these magazines, peruse our many knitting and crochet books, and plan your next project.

Knitting Traditions.

Posted by Julia on April 4, 2012

The latest issue of Knitting Traditions has arrived!

Inside, you’ll find lots of good reading along with plenty of project ideas. Knitting Traditions is always heavy on the history, making it one of my personal favorites on the knitting magazine rack.

Find it on the teacart, surrounded by all the newest books and magazines.

Knitting Traditions.

Posted by Julia on September 24, 2011

All of the fall knitting and crochet magazines are full of project ideas, cozy sweaters or shawls that you want to cast on for immediately. Not every magazine, though, is packed with great reading material. Knitting Traditions has that advantage over all the other knitting magazines. Pick it up if you’re interested in reading about the history of knitting, learning more about techniques from different eras and many parts of the world. The fall 2011 issue just arrived, and a stack of them has made a home on the teacart.

Come to the shop to take a look!