The Winter 2011 issue of Interweave Crochet arrived at the shop yesterday.

In this issue, they explore lace for winter with several big, bold winter lace designs and a handful of fine lace designs, to add a light touch of lace to your burly winter garb. And socks! We have three ways to make socks, including fabulous Pamir slip-stitch socks. Maire Treanor’s series on Clones lace continues with two shamrock designs. Add some jackets and vests, as well as a blanket, and it all adds up to 22 projects to cheer you through winter.

Interweave’s Spring issue of Knitscene arrived this morning from America.

Here are some of the 23 patterns in this issue – something for everyone I think!

Plus you can learn to work duplicate stitch embroidery and about the colorful world of Mercedes Tarasovich-Clark as well as the difference between kettle dyed and space dyed yarns—and the other basic dye styles of your favorite sock yarns.

Pick up your copy from our shop now.

Vignette Magazine issue 5 is out today!  This issue contains blocks 6 and 7 of the mystery quilt, as well as a feature on Leanne Beasley’s recent trip to Vietnam, an asian inspired stitchery pattern, shopping bag pattern and recipe for bruschetta.

Pick up your copy of this cute Australian magazine.  If you missed the earlier issues and want to make the 16 block mystery quilt, then we have a few copies of them available on our website.

Warm your world with the winter issue of Interweave Knits that has just arrived from the USA.

In this issue there are 23 delicious projects celebrate cosy cold-weather knitting with vintage silhouettes, twisting cables, and embellished fancies.  There’s also an interview with Annemor Sundbo, Norway’s preeminent knitting historian, and a helpful article on cables.

Pick up your copy from the shop or from our website.

Get ready for the holidays in style with Stitch Gifts, a special 148-page publication packed full of contemporary sewing projects perfect for gift-giving. You’ll find gift projects for the entire family, with a focus on small projects and stash-busting projects that can be completed quickly.

Offering over 50 gift projects and ideas, the issue also features time-saving tips for holiday sewing, embellishing ideas for store-bought items, holiday décor projects plus much more!

Issue Highlights:

• Fast and Fabulous! – Features fun and festive projects you can make in an afternoon, many using small amounts of fabric. Great for stashbusting!
• Sew Festive – Check out our holiday-themed project section featuring ornaments, stockings, table decorations, fabric garlands, and more.
• The Embellished Gift – Save time by buying a plain store-bought item then customizing it with machine embroidery, beading, ribbons, appliqué and more for a unique gift. We offer simple technique tutorials plus project ideas.
• Stitch Holiday Gift Sewing Guide – stylish gifts section featuring projects for friends and family including toys, accessories (bags, scarves, hats, mittens, jewelry), wearables (simple clothes for men, women, and children), and home accents (pillows, placemats, table runners, lap quilts and more.
• It’s a Wrap! – Creative wrapping ideas using fabric including fabric gift tags, fabric ribbon, fabric labels, fabric bags, fabric-covered boxes and more.
• Sewing Basics – A complete reference section that covers essential the sewing supplies and basic techniques.

Stitch Gifts isn’t just for the holidays. Do you have a birthday, anniversary, or special occasion on the horizon? Our gift projects make ideal gifts for almost any occasion.

The Winter 2011 issue of Knitscene magazine arrived from the USA today.  This issue features 22 must-have knits: from gypsy sweaters in the highlands to bobbled knits along the river; London-inspired cardigans for the gray days of winter; angora yarns; and the work of indie designer Alexis Winslow.

Here’s what you can expect in this issue:

Pick up your copy from our shop or online.

Irresistible Winter Gifts to Knit is a new special issue magazine from Future Publishing.  With 60 designs there are plenty of gift ideas for Christmas and winter birthdays, as well as tempting treats for yourself.

There are projects to suit all abilities, from fashionable accessories and clothes to homeware and gifts for kids.

Features Include:

• Lace and Flowers – Wrap up in this elegant floral stole
• Cream Cables – Make this ladylike set of winter woolies
• Tempting Tweed – An en vogue garter stitch jumper
• Cosy Cape – A must-have cape for any winter wardrobe
• Baby Sleepsack – Wrap your bundle of joy in knitted love
• Chevron Slippers – Bring colourful cheer to dark days
• Patchwork Jacket – A colourful pick-me-up to suit all sizes
• Felt Baskets – Get organised with these simple baskets
• Meet Sarah Hatton – A legend among knitters

Interweave have a new magazine out called knit.wear. It focusses on conceptual, wearable knits with a clean, modern aesthetic—built in unusual ways and with interesting techniques. Here are just some of the patterns:

Pick up your copy from our shop now.

Knitting Traditions is a special issue magazine from Interweave Press that looks at the history of knitting from all over the world.  Due it’s popularity this is the second issue to be published this year.

Inside the Fall 2011 issue you’ll find:

• Over 35 patterns from all over the world, designed by master knitters like Nancy Bush, Margaret Stove, Galina Khmeleva, Evelyn Clark, as well as the popular Scottish Kilt Hose by Audrey Manwaring-Spencer
• Inspiring and informative companion stories that frame the projects with cultural and historical context, taking you to the heart of knitting from around the world.
• Focuses on techniques ranging from lace and colorwork to heel treatments of the 16th century, with various projects like stockings, socks, mittens, shawls, and sweaters to accompany.
• And so much more.

If you’ve been collecting Vignette magazine, you’ll be pleased to hear that issue 4 has just come out.

In issue 4 of Vignette, you will find the next two blocks for the “Vignette in Stitches” quilt – a 16 block “mystery quilt” that will run over the first 8 issues of Vignette.

This issue also gives other quilting and recipe ideas as well as the pattern for the blocks.

Pick up your copy of Vignette issue 4 from our website.