Explore eight different variations on knitted plaid; rediscover heritage techniques; dress up simple stitches with fun details; try out some twisted and traveling motifs; and deconstruct intriguingly architectural knits.

Pick up your copy over in our shop and start planning your Autumn projects.

In this issue, there are special focus on shells. In Beyond the Basics, Doris Chan explains the structure of shell patterns and how garments are shaped with shells. There are seven patterns featuring shells, including a tunic by Robyn Chachula, a vest by Tracy St. John and a fabulous mother-daughter duo by Doris Chan.

There are also two Tunisian shawls and several great season-spanning cardigans, plus four mod projects for the home. Learn more about Kristin Omdahl’s designs in our profile and work her clever linked-motif shawl.

In the Craftivism column, Betsy Greer explores blanket charities. And Interweave Crochet launchs their year-long Chain Reaction Afghan Project, which brings together the work of established designers and reader designers (that could be you!) in a single project that will be auctioned for charity.

Interweave Crochet is one of the best sources for innovative crochet patterns—with diagrams, illustrations, and clear instructions—as well as news, tips, and insightful articles. Everyone from beginning to advanced crocheters will find something that inspires.

The new shades are:

Sublime’s book 635, “The second irresistibly Sublime baby 4 ply book” contains patterns for this yarn and uses some of these new shades.

Pictures of the patterns in Sublime book 635 are available on the website

Like all Sublime’s yarns, Sublime Extra Fine Merino 4 Ply is made in Italy from the finest quality merino wool fibre. This luxurious smooth, fine yarn has been created to give wonderfully clear stitch definition, the most exquisite detailing, the neatest stitches and the most flawless finish to hand knits.

It is available in 10 shades, including many best selling shades from the Sublime Extra Fine Merino DK range and new colours – a pretty pink called “Glamour” (130) and a stunning fuchsia shade “Passion” (173).

The new pattern book to accompany this new Sublime yarn, is called The Sublime Extra Fine Merino 4 Ply Book (629) and is a stylish and feminine collection for women and girls.

With a touch of inspiration from the glamorous knits of the 1940s (think Audrey Hepburn and Lauren Bacall) combined with the most exquisite Sublime colours, these designs epitomise stylish and effortless hand knit chic.  Pictures of the patterns contained in this book can be found here.