Project Knitwear
Gordana Gehlhausen, the designer who made it work far into Project Runway's sixth season turns out to be quite the knit whiz. Read More...
Geometry Lessons
Have you ever walked into a yarn shop and seen a luscious hand-painted skein of yarn that you just had to have, then discovered to your great disappointment that it looked better in the original skein than in the knitted fabric? With multidirectional knitting, variegated yarns knit beautifully no matter the design, and that it’s actually possible to knit in continuous modules without having to cut yarn or pick up stitches. Read More...
Arming Yourself
It’s happened again: You’ve completed your sweater, only to find, when you try it on for the first time, that the sleeves are grazing the ground. Here are a few ways to avoid the gorilla look. Read More...
Going Seamless
Jared Flood concludes his tutorial on ways to make your sweater knitting that much sweeter. In the Fall 2009 issue, we got started with a primer on converting flat-knitted garments into seamless ones. This article is a continuation of that process and will break down some of the basics for understanding one of the more enigmatic components of a seamless garment’s construction: the yoke. Learn More...
The Rainbow Connection
When it comes to color, most knitters fall into two groups: those with a knack for knowing which hues will look good together (and which don’t) and those who haven’t a clue where to begin. The former group tends to plunge in boldly, mixing and matching with reckless abandon. The latter usually follows the picture shown in the magazine or pattern book hue for hue. Read More...
A VK Web Exclusive: Meet McKey
America’s Next Top Model winner & Vogue Knitting Fall 2009 cover girl McKey Sullivan opens up about discovering knitting, life as a model and goals for the future. Read More...
Wear and Care
How do the experts care for their fine knitted items? We spoke with representatives of several yarn companies, who were happy to share tricks of the trade.
Sizing Up Sweaters
Do you love sweaters, but aren't a “model” size? Don’t despair, and don’t deny yourself the style and comfort of today’s great sweaters. Figure flattery and good fit can be yours if you follow our easy tips for style, yarn selection and instruction adjustments to fit your size and fashion appetite. Read More...
Elizabeth Zimmerman: A Tribute to 50 Years of Inspiration
Elizabeth Zimmerman was knitting's original rebel with a cause, teaching us to follow our instincts and never accept the status quo. How one woman forever changed the landscape of an ancient craft. Read More...
Project Knitwear
Gordana Gehlhausen, the designer who made it work far into Project Runway's sixth season turns out to be quite the knit whiz. Read More...
Geometry Lessons
Have you ever walked into a yarn shop and seen a luscious hand-painted skein of yarn that you just had to have, then discovered to your great disappointment that it looked better in the original skein than in the knitted fabric? With multidirectional knitting, variegated yarns knit beautifully no matter the design, and that it’s actually possible to knit in continuous modules without having to cut yarn or pick up stitches. Read More...
Arming Yourself
It’s happened again: You’ve completed your sweater, only to find, when you try it on for the first time, that the sleeves are grazing the ground. Here are a few ways to avoid the gorilla look. Read More...
Going Seamless
Jared Flood concludes his tutorial on ways to make your sweater knitting that much sweeter. In the Fall 2009 issue, we got started with a primer on converting flat-knitted garments into seamless ones. This article is a continuation of that process and will break down some of the basics for understanding one of the more enigmatic components of a seamless garment’s construction: the yoke. Learn More...
The Rainbow Connection
When it comes to color, most knitters fall into two groups: those with a knack for knowing which hues will look good together (and which don’t) and those who haven’t a clue where to begin. The former group tends to plunge in boldly, mixing and matching with reckless abandon. The latter usually follows the picture shown in the magazine or pattern book hue for hue. Read More...
A VK Web Exclusive: Meet McKey
America’s Next Top Model winner & Vogue Knitting Fall 2009 cover girl McKey Sullivan opens up about discovering knitting, life as a model and goals for the future. Read More...
Wear and Care
How do the experts care for their fine knitted items? We spoke with representatives of several yarn companies, who were happy to share tricks of the trade.
Sizing Up Sweaters
Do you love sweaters, but aren't a “model” size? Don’t despair, and don’t deny yourself the style and comfort of today’s great sweaters. Figure flattery and good fit can be yours if you follow our easy tips for style, yarn selection and instruction adjustments to fit your size and fashion appetite. Read More...
Elizabeth Zimmerman: A Tribute to 50 Years of Inspiration
Elizabeth Zimmerman was knitting's original rebel with a cause, teaching us to follow our instincts and never accept the status quo. How one woman forever changed the landscape of an ancient craft. Read More...