BIG News in Knitting & Crochet, and Three Patterns I Love This Week

BIG News in Knitting & Crochet, and Three Patterns I Love This Week

SpaceCadet Knitting News and Crochet News, Orbiting the Fiber Universe: news from the world of knitting and crochet
news from the world of knitting & crochet…

 

This feels seismic: in the past month, three separate, major knitting publications each announced they are closing down for good. Interweave Knits and Pom Pom magazine have made official announcements while Ravelers report Vogue Knitting has been letting subscribers know in email correspondence. Either way, it’s shocking to see these pillars of the industry shuttering.

This article in the Atlantic claiming that commercially-made sweaters are “garbage” garnered a lot of attention on social media. Over on Twitter, menswear commentator Derek Guy put together this very interesting thread about what constitutes good quality in a sweater.

I loved (loved loved) reading this article about Lamb Mowers, a landscaping company that transports sheep instead of lawn mowers to clients’ houses to cut grass, get rid of weeds, and — ahem — fertilize their lawns. Please please will someone start doing this in Pittsburgh?

There are so many options when it comes to binding off so I was glad to come across this quick explanation of a great bind-off choice when knitting cables.


Knitting and Crochet Patterns I love this week

I am happiest looking through knitting and crochet patterns for something new and exciting. Here are the knitting and crochet patterns I love this week. Enjoy

Patterns I love this week: Secret Forest by Lisa K. Ross

Secret Forest by Lisa K. Ross

Lisa Ross has revealed the images of her completed Secret Forest design, now that the MKAL has finished, and it is stunning! And to celebrate, she’s offering 40% OFF all of her independent designs with code FORESTFINISH through November 10.
And if you’d like to knit a Secret Forest of your own, we have just a few of our OOAK sets left. Click below to get one.

Patterns I love this week: FadeOut Cardigan by Susanne Sommer

FadeOut Cardigan by Susanne Sommer

As the weather (here in places like Pittsburgh, at least) starts to cool, it’s time to start thinking about cardigans, and I love this design as an option!
Everything about it jumps out me, from the soft colour changes, to the sections of tiny striping, to the bold contrast colour, and even the delightful peek at the pocket-lining. Knitting this would be so much fun!

 


Patterns I love this week: Franny Granny Poncho by Hannah Cross

Franny Granny Poncho by Hannah Cross

I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but granny squares are really having a moment — in fashion, in housewares, they’re everywhere. So this cute design jumped right out at me. And then I spotted it’s less of a poncho and more of a sweater with pointy edges… and I just love it!
Worked in worsted, if you’re a Vega member of our Gradient Explorers, I think this would look amazing in the gradient flow!

Images © the respective designers, used with permission

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