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:

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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:

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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.

In Interweave Knits Fall 2011 there are 22 brand-new projects from Interweave Knits that cover every day from lazy September afternoons through chilly October nights. Explore lacy textures for layering in “All In A Golden Afternoon,” shaggy-round-the-edges rustic colorwork in “The Teleidescope Turns,” bold stitches in big yarns in “The Elements of Knitting,” and simple, beautiful knitting in “Knitting, Interrupted.”

Here’s a selection of pictures from this issue

The new Knitscene Fall 2011 issue has something for everyone, with patterns for cardigans, sweaters, shawls, and more! Learn to customize knitted sweaters to fit your body, and how a seamless yoke sweater is made. Knitted lace edgings and laceweight yarns are also featured.

In its much-anticipated Fall issue, knitscene magazine brings you the coolest in fall knitting. They explore rustic outerwear, knitted lace edgings, seamless yoke constructions, and laceweight yarns. This issue is brimming with fabulous must-have knits and need-to-know technical info. Concise tutorials back up the projects, which range from beginner to intermediate, with most patterns falling in the advanced easy category. Simple cardigans and quick accessories mix with more involved projects, offering something for knitters of all skill levels.

Quilting Arts Stitch magazine by Interweave have published their Autumn issue, celebrating design innovation and a creative approach to design challenges. This issue features 38 projects that are fun and unexpected, with unique details, clever construction, and an inspired use of fabric and thread.

Interweave have filled the pages of this special issue of Interweave Knits Weekend with classic, comfortable knits that look and feel good on everyone: Simple stitches for spring, colorful yarns and easy lace for summer, tweedy cables and bright colorwork for fall, and pretty little embellishments for winter keep you knitting all year long.

You can see a preview on Interweave’s website and purchase a copy from our shop.

Issue 3 of Vignette magazine arrived from Australia on Friday!

In this issue you will get the instructions for the next three blocks in the mystery quilt as well as other delightful articles.

(We have a few more copies of issue 1 and 2 coming, in case you missed out )