The Lobelia Socks and Forester Socks by Betty Salpekar use her unique bottom-up construction method. This article on solefull sock knitting was originally published in Interweave Knits…

Calling all yarn lovers! Even though winter has passed (mostly), there’s no time like the present to stock up on some new kits. Kits make a great…

I’m a fiber-obsessive. I haunt yarn shops, go to wool festivals, and visit the studios of weavers, dyers, and designers. I also listen to a lot of…

Patch it, mend it, or darn it—visible mending is hot! Transforming a worn piece of clothing with vibrant stitch work offers a great way to show off…

Like many of you other yarn folk out there, I occasionally have a little “accident” at my LYS to the detriment of my stash. Swept up in…

I know you’ve clicked on this post for one of two reasons: either you’re surprised that yarn kills birds and want to learn more, or you’ve angrily…

Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines art form as “an undertaking or activity enhanced by a high level of skill or refinement.” Thus, even though some consider it humble, knitting…

We are so excited about the release of The Art of Circular Yokes, we wanted to ensure you got a sneak peek into one of Knit Master…

I have a problem. I discovered six large bags in my craft room closet, each containing a diamond in the rough, otherwise know as an unfinished object.…

I’ll admit it: learning to knit was a struggle for me, one that dragged on for decades. After my great-grandmother died when I was very young, I…

Last summer I was lucky enough to join an Interweave Escape in Deerfield, Massachusetts (view from the gorgeous Deerfield Inn is shown above). I had heard about…

Whether you knit, crochet, or weave, all these crafts have one thing in common: they require yarn. Better yet, make your project with handspun yarn! In the…

I was swatching for the Zipper Cowl from Interweave Knits Fall 2014 (shown below) in the cozy window seat at my LYS, JP Knit & Stitch, when one…

The primary purpose of increases in knitting is to shape the fabric by adding new stitches, but there is also a cosmetic element to consider. As with…

It’s greedy and relentless, decimating lives and habitats, but it also entertains us, feeds us, and provides a sense of security. The raw power of fire captivates…

I teach knitting quite a bit. Not formal classes, but lunchtime sit-downs with coworkers, friends, and sometimes strangers at a yarn shop or fiber event. I find…

When it comes to the world of yarn and fiber, most crafters know that knitting and crochet are very different. Knitting uses 2 needles while crochet uses…

While flipping through the Summer 2019 issue of knitscene, my wife, Mimi, showed me the Flash Point Top and said “You should knit this—it would look so…

It’s wedding season again! With the days getting longer and warmer, it’s a perfect time to celebrate two people’s love. I myself got married last year around…

A cardigan is a spring uniform of sorts, allowing the wearer to layer beneath in preparation for that unpredictable wind gust or blast of raindrops. With the…

Spring is the best season. There’s rain, sunshine, and bird songs, but most importantly, it’s when the plants and trees emerge from the wasteland that is winter.…

The term Haapsalu rätik (Haapsalu shawl or scarf) seems to be a universal title for a lace shawl or scarf in Estonia. In Estonia, a true Haapsalu…

Understanding knitting increases is a vital part of any knitter’s education. Learning what each type of increase looks like and how it functions within a fabric can…