Calling all yarn lovers: today marks the first official day of Sweater Season! We here at Interweave await the start of September with bated breath, as it marks the inception of the high season of yarn. What do you do to celebrate? Cull through your stash? Pick up a neglected #WIP that longs to be a #finishedobject - ? How about kicking it all off with your very own copy of Interweave Knits Fall 2020? Your Sweater Season destination is just a quick search away over at interweave.com Before you know it, we'll be releasing Interweave Knits Gifts, and you will be so overwhelmed with to-do, you won't know where to start! Take a deep yarn-loving breath and get to planning the best Sweater Season you have ever knit.

Fingerless mitts might just be the best transitional accessory on both sides of the yarn fence. Whether you are a #knitter or #crocheter, you’re going to find something you like in this beloved little project that has such broad appeal. Check out our top 5 selection for crocheted mitts this season by heading over to interweave.com and typing “fingerless mitts” in the search tool. You’ll find this article and so much more! Have fun, and get those hooks out for some fun fall projects! Image by @harperpointadventures

Love the Sentosa Pullover from the Wool Studio Vol. VIII Collection? Now you can get both pattern and yarn as an exclusive kit from @mountainmeadowwool, available for a limited time from mountainmeadowwool.com. The Sentosa Pullover, designed by @courtney.spainhower in Mountain Meadow Wool Cody, is the perfect blend of easy-to-wear and distinctive. With the yoke worked in four pieces from the center out and the body worked in stockinette stitch from stitches picked up along the yoke, the construction certainly keeps the knitting interesting. To purchase the kit, type https://mountainmeadowwool.com/collections/kits/products/sentosa-pullover into your browser or head to mountainmeadowwool.com and click on kits, then look for the Sentosa Pullover Kit. #sentosapullover #woolstudio⠀ ⠀ Mountain Meadow Wool Cody is a 100% Wyoming Rambouillet 2-ply sport weight yarn with bounce and spring that brings the Sentosa Pullover's subtle features to life and lends a delightful soft and textured surface to the stockinette stitch. Savor the original Natural Cream colorway used in the sample, or choose one of the gorgeous hand-dyed colorways from Denim to Berry to Russet. #mountainmeadowwool #mountainmeadowwoolcody⠀ ⠀ Will you be knitting a Sentosa Pullover, or have you already worked this pattern? Let us know what color you chose and what you love most about the design in the comments!

We find the #handmadelife hits the #hygge sweet spot (and that's pronounced "hoo-gah", friends). Surrounding yourself with a comforting hobby could not be more hygge. There are so many reasons why we love this Scandinavian sense of simple pleasure and happiness. Visit interweave.com, and type hygge in our search tool. You’ll find ideas for knitwear that will foster a deep desire to maintain that all important hygge life balance.

To celebrate the launch of Wool Studio Volume 8, today only, you can enter to win enough yarn to make the largest size of one of the projects! Nine lucky winners will be selected on 7/1/2020, so don't delay—you must enter before 11:59pm MT on 6/30/2020. Enter to win through the link in our bio, or at https://bit.ly/WoolStudio-Vol8-Giveaway!⠀ ⠀ We want you to get excited about every Wool Studio, and the yarn companies that contribute to our beautiful pages hope to inspire your needles to keep moving. L to R, top to bottom: @universal_yarn Odette from the Monaco Pullover by @donnaestindesigns, @jamiesonsofshetland from the Blackpool Cardigan by @zaneteknits, @halcyonyarn Block Island Blend Fine Yarn from the Laughlin Tee by @lanajois, @plymouthyarn Select Worsted Merino Superwash from the Baden Pullover by @niksknits1, @sugarbushyarns Cabot from the Macau Pullover by @susanna.ic, @trendsetteryarns GGH Volante from the Wendover Cardigan by @emilyringelman, @mrscrosbyplays Hat Box from the Genting Pullover by @oberpfalzerin, kelbournewoolens Perennial from the Cotai Top by @munrosisters3, @mountainmeadowwool from the Sentosa Pullover by @courtney.spainhower⠀ ⠀ Terms & conditions apply. Open to U.S. residents only. Rules on entry landing page. This giveaway is in no way affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Instagram.

Wool Studio Volume 8 is here, inspired by the Albert Einstein quote: “Out of clutter, find simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” These rules apply equally well to knitting; after all, what is knitting but turning a chaos of string into an elegant, well-made garment? And every knitter knows that a challenging pattern is a chance to learn more about their craft and develop new skills. The nine projects in this collection feature simple, everyday elegance with an added element to elevate the design and add a hint of challenge. #woolstudio⠀ ⠀ Take a look inside the issue in our stories today (Wool Studio highlight after) and find the collection at https://interweave.com/knitting! Plus, find a link to an exclusive giveaway in our stories today, where you could win a skein from one of our Wool Studio yarn sponsors. That giveaway is only available through 6/18, though, so don't delay!⠀ ⠀ Our cover project is the beautiful Baden Pullover, designed by Nicole Reeves @niksknits1 in @plymouthyarn Worsted Merino Superwash, in the Sage solid colorway. Bold cables zigzag up the front, back, and sleeves of this stunning pullover. Stripes of seed stitch and reverse stockinette stitch add texture to the body, sleeve caps, and hems. The Plymouth yarn is the perfect match for the project, with the tight plies adding definition to the cables.⠀ ⠀ Take a look inside and savor the gorgeous designs!

This time on #knittingnerdcast, we're talking about lace as part of our monthly editorial theme. Find the Knitting Nerdcast on your preferred podcast platform and online at https://interweave.com/knitting. Interweave managing editor and lace enthusiast Laura shares her favorite patterns and resources, as well as what's so cool about lace and how it's been used in interesting ways.⠀ ⠀ Laura and Hannah talk about the lace fences of Anne Eunson (and how Laura might make her own!), an intricate lace shawl given by Queen Victoria to Harriett Tubman, and the traditional gossamer and warm shawls of Orenburg, Russia.⠀ ⠀ If the episode inspires you to knit lace, check out our current free #phyllotaxiskal (pictured top right) and our previous but still free KAL from March, the #beechleafkal! Both patterns are available for free at interweave.com/knitting.⠀ ⠀ The Knitting Nerdcast is available wherever you get your podcasts, and we would love it if you would subscribe and leave us a review to help other knitters and nerds find us!⠀ ⠀ Do you love to knit lace? What's your favorite type of project, or tip for success? What yarns do you love for lace? Let us know in the comments!

Our theme for the month of June is lace, and we have a lacy #iwknitalong featuring the Phyllotaxis Hat by Marie Godsey (@normallyabnormallife). You can download the free pattern at https://bit.ly/PhyllotaxisHat-KAL or through the link in the KnitAlong story highlight on our profile. Be sure to jump in on social media with #phyllotaxiskal this weekend as you comb your stash for yarn! Keep checking in on that page and here on Instagram for tutorials. #freeknitalong⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Several members of the Interweave family, from social media managers (hi!) to magazine editors are participating! We'll be back soon to let you know what yarns we've selected, whether ordered or scrounged from stash, and we'll share our progress, tips, and definitely some laughs along the way. #weareinterweave⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ The Phyllotaxis Hat was originally published in #interweaveknits Summer 2015. The open leaf lace and slightly elongated shape give the Phyllotaxis Hat just enough slouch for style, without reaching beret status. Find a DK-weight yarn in your stash (you'll need about 200 yards) and get ready to join in! The original sample used @jadesapphirecashmere in the Dinosaur Dawn colorway. Because it uses such little yardage, it's the perfect project for a luxury skein you've been saving!⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ We will be keeping our craft close and shouting out this Interweave Knitalong all month! #keepyourcraftclose #creativeboost⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ What will your Phyllotaxis Hat look like? We cannot wait to see!

After actively working behind-the-scenes on our plans to improve diversity and inclusion within the arts and crafts communities, Golden Peak Media leadership realized we must vocalize our solidarity and support in the wake of a series of tragic events and the protests that have followed. We could not be more saddened by the injustices surrounding the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and others, but we have also used this as a catalyst to mobilize as a company and as a force for positive change as makers.⠀ ⠀ Our mission to inspire, educate, and connect through art and craft continues to resonate, and we are digging into this national dialogue on race relations to help bring to the forefront of our communities how to think differently, embrace action and create welcoming spaces. While we are still in the planning phases for diversity and inclusion initiatives, we stand by our employees, designers, contributors, and communities in the fight against racism and discrimination. We want to be clear -- we are listening, we embrace you, and we care.

The right long-sleeved garment can be a beloved summer staple! Our featured #knittingpattern this week is the Marmoset Pullover, designed by Danae Smith @otter_craft for Interweave Knits Summer 2020. Take a closer look in our stories today, and find the issue at your LYS, on local newsstands, or online at https://interweave.com/knitting. #interweaveknits⠀ ⠀ The Marmoset Pullover has a repeating lace motif on the upper front and back and on the open, airy sleeves. Worked in fingering-weight yarn at a larger gauge, this flowing, luxuriously soft sweater is comfy, yet classy. The sample uses @cascadeyarns Heritage Solids, a machine-washable merino/nylon blend that's great for fitted garments, in the Mustard colorway. It comes in so many colors that we guarantee you'll have a hard time choosing. You could even play with working the lace in a different color! #cascadeheritagesolids⠀ ⠀ Give Danae some love for this gorgeous garment in the comments!