Monday, July 17, 2023

MDK Gems: The Amazing Freia Sock Yarn

MDK Gems: The Amazing Freia Sock Yarn

By Ann Shayne

One week only! Free with your order of this one-of-a-kind yarn, our classic Field Guide to knitting socks.

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Recent Articles:

Knit to This: Rick Rubin

Spending time with the author of The Creative Act: A Way of Being. Plus: a giveaway!

You’ve Got Snippets: July 15, 2023

The coolest: Nell’s skirt, Olga’s workshop, Natalie Chanin in Nashville. Plus a great week of tips, adventures, and inspo.

Turnstile Wrap: Sewing the Seams

Step-by-step instructions for seams that look great on both sides of Olga Buraya-Kefelian's versatile design.



Sunday, July 16, 2023

Knit to This: Rick Rubin

Knit to This: Rick Rubin

By Kay Gardiner

Spending time with the author of The Creative Act: A Way of Being. Plus: a giveaway!

Read on.

Recent Articles:

You’ve Got Snippets: July 15, 2023

The coolest: Nell’s skirt, Olga’s workshop, Natalie Chanin in Nashville. Plus a great week of tips, adventures, and inspo.

Turnstile Wrap: Sewing the Seams

Step-by-step instructions for seams that look great on both sides of Olga Buraya-Kefelian's versatile design.

The Creative Act: A Way of Being

A perfectly mind-blowing new book from Rick Rubin will ignite your energy for making stuff.



Saturday, July 15, 2023

You’ve Got Snippets: July 15, 2023

You’ve Got Snippets: July 15, 2023

By Kay Gardiner

The coolest: Nell’s skirt, Olga’s workshop, Natalie Chanin in Nashville. Plus a great week of tips, adventures, and inspo.

Read on.

Recent Articles:

Turnstile Wrap: Sewing the Seams

Step-by-step instructions for seams that look great on both sides of Olga Buraya-Kefelian's versatile design.

The Creative Act: A Way of Being

A perfectly mind-blowing new book from Rick Rubin will ignite your energy for making stuff.

Pattern Scout: Slipovers!

Lucky you. 7 designs and no Sleeve Island on the horizon.



Friday, July 14, 2023

Turnstile Wrap: Sewing the Seams

Turnstile Wrap: Sewing the Seams

By Kate Atherley

Step-by-step instructions for seams that look great on both sides of Olga Buraya-Kefelian's versatile design.

Read on.

Recent Articles:

The Creative Act: A Way of Being

A perfectly mind-blowing new book from Rick Rubin will ignite your energy for making stuff.

Pattern Scout: Slipovers!

Lucky you. 7 designs and no Sleeve Island on the horizon.

The Long and Winding Fold

Sometimes blocking is an adventure.



Thursday, July 13, 2023

The Creative Act: A Way of Being

The Creative Act: A Way of Being

By Ann Shayne

A perfectly mind-blowing new book from Rick Rubin will ignite your energy for making stuff.

Read on.

Recent Articles:

Pattern Scout: Slipovers!

Lucky you. 7 designs and no Sleeve Island on the horizon.

The Long and Winding Fold

Sometimes blocking is an adventure.

Knitting Comfortably: Easy Chair Hacks

Genius tips for posture support on-the-go, wherever you go.



Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Pattern Scout: Slipovers!

Pattern Scout: Slipovers!

By Ann Shayne

Lucky you. 7 designs and no Sleeve Island on the horizon.

Read on.

Recent Articles:

The Long and Winding Fold

Sometimes blocking is an adventure.

Knitting Comfortably: Easy Chair Hacks

Genius tips for posture support on-the-go, wherever you go.

A Knit to This Parade

A round up of recommendations for knittertainment by DG Strong, new MDK swag, and a giveaway!



Tuesday, July 11, 2023

The Long and Winding Fold

The Long and Winding Fold

By Kay Gardiner

Sometimes blocking is an adventure.

Read on.

Recent Articles:

Knitting Comfortably: Easy Chair Hacks

Genius tips for posture support on-the-go, wherever you go.

A Knit to This Parade

A round up of recommendations for knittertainment by DG Strong, new MDK swag, and a giveaway!

You’ve Got Snippets: July 8, 2023

A cordial invitation: join us for a very special virtual class with the superb Olga Jazzy! Plus: all the latest news.



Monday, July 10, 2023

Knitting Comfortably: Easy Chair Hacks

Knitting Comfortably: Easy Chair Hacks

By Carson Demers

Genius tips for posture support on-the-go, wherever you go.

Read on.

Recent Articles:

A Knit to This Parade

A round up of recommendations for knittertainment by DG Strong, new MDK swag, and a giveaway!

You’ve Got Snippets: July 8, 2023

A cordial invitation: join us for a very special virtual class with the superb Olga Jazzy! Plus: all the latest news.

Ask Patty: Wrap and Turn or German Short Rows?

The long and short of swapping techniques from the Queen of Why.



Sunday, July 9, 2023

A Knit to This Parade

A Knit to This Parade

By Cristina Shiffman

A round up of recommendations for knittertainment by DG Strong, new MDK swag, and a giveaway!

Read on.

Recent Articles:

You’ve Got Snippets: July 8, 2023

A cordial invitation: join us for a very special virtual class with the superb Olga Jazzy! Plus: all the latest news.

Ask Patty: Wrap and Turn or German Short Rows?

The long and short of swapping techniques from the Queen of Why.

A Virtual Event!

By popular demand, a virtual workshop with one of the most inventive designers we know: Olga Buraya-Kefelian! Please join us on August 18.



Saturday, July 8, 2023

Youve Got Snippets: July 8 2023

You’ve Got Snippets: July 8, 2023

By Ann Shayne

A cordial invitation: join us for a very special virtual class with the superb Olga Jazzy! Plus: all the latest news.

Read on.

Recent Articles:

Ask Patty: Wrap and Turn or German Short Rows?

The long and short of swapping techniques from the Queen of Why.

A Virtual Event!

By popular demand, a virtual workshop with one of the most inventive designers we know: Olga Buraya-Kefelian! Please join us on August 18.

Summertime and the Weaving is Easy

Explore the basics of rigid heddle weaving in a half dozen concepts knitters can relate to.



Friday, July 7, 2023

Ask Patty: Wrap and Turn or German Short Rows?

Ask Patty: Wrap and Turn or German Short Rows?

By Patty Lyons

The long and short of swapping techniques from the Queen of Why.

Read on.

Recent Articles:

A Virtual Event!

By popular demand, a virtual workshop with one of the most inventive designers we know: Olga Buraya-Kefelian! Please join us on August 18.

Summertime and the Weaving is Easy

Explore the basics of rigid heddle weaving in a half dozen concepts knitters can relate to.

Bedazzled and Hypnotized

Thoughts while finishing a skirt, getting ready for Natalie Chanin's visit to MDK on August 11.



Thursday, July 6, 2023

A Virtual Event!

A Virtual Event!

By Ann Shayne

By popular demand, a virtual workshop with one of the most inventive designers we know: Olga Buraya-Kefelian! Please join us on August 18.

Read on.

Recent Articles:

Summertime and the Weaving is Easy

Explore the basics of rigid heddle weaving in a half dozen concepts knitters can relate to.

Bedazzled and Hypnotized

Thoughts while finishing a skirt, getting ready for Natalie Chanin's visit to MDK on August 11.

Letter from Paris: So You Wanna Knit the Louvre?

Far from the Mona Lisa crowd, here are places to whip out that travel WIP.



Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Summertime and the Weaving is Easy

Summertime and the Weaving is Easy

By Mary Lou Egan

Explore the basics of rigid heddle weaving in a half dozen concepts knitters can relate to.

Read on.

Recent Articles:

Bedazzled and Hypnotized

Thoughts while finishing a skirt, getting ready for Natalie Chanin's visit to MDK on August 11.

Letter from Paris: So You Wanna Knit the Louvre?

Far from the Mona Lisa crowd, here are places to whip out that travel WIP.

Knit to This: New from Bettye LaVette

Thrumming along full-force, with a batch of songs to get you up and uplifted.



Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Bedazzled and Hypnotized

Bedazzled and Hypnotized

By Ann Shayne

Thoughts while finishing a skirt, getting ready for Natalie Chanin's visit to MDK on August 11.

Read on.

Recent Articles:

Letter from Paris: So You Wanna Knit the Louvre?

Far from the Mona Lisa crowd, here are places to whip out that travel WIP.

Knit to This: New from Bettye LaVette

Thrumming along full-force, with a batch of songs to get you up and uplifted.

You’ve Got Snippets: July 1, 2023

The more we get together with Olga Buraya-Kefelian, the happier we’ll be. Plus all the week’s news!



Monday, July 3, 2023

Letter from Paris: So You Wanna Knit the Louvre?

Letter from Paris: So You Wanna Knit the Louvre?

By Franklin Habit

Far from the madding, Mona Lisa crowd, here are places to whip out that travel WIP.

Read on.

Recent Articles:

Knit to This: New from Bettye LaVette

Thrumming along full-force, with a batch of songs to get you up and uplifted.

You’ve Got Snippets: July 1, 2023

The more we get together with Olga Buraya-Kefelian, the happier we’ll be. Plus all the week’s news!

Recipe File: Shrimp Cakes

Serve up a hit of bright summer simplicity and deliciousness.



Sunday, July 2, 2023

Knit to This: New from Bettye LaVette

Knit to This: New from Bettye LaVette

By DG Strong

Thrumming along full-force, with a batch of songs to get you up and uplifted.

Read on.

Recent Articles:

You’ve Got Snippets: July 1, 2023

The more we get together with Olga Buraya-Kefelian, the happier we’ll be. Plus all the week’s news!

Recipe File: Shrimp Cakes

Serve up a hit of bright summer simplicity and deliciousness.

My Moment of Zen: The Penrose Tote

Penrose Tote, take me away! This chic little bag is the most relaxing pathway into Olga Buraya-Kefelian's world.



Saturday, July 1, 2023

Youve Got Snippets: July 1 2023

You’ve Got Snippets: July 1, 2023

By Kay Gardiner

The more we get together with Olga Buraya-Kefelian, the happier we’ll be. Plus all the week’s news!

Read on.

Recent Articles:

Recipe File: Shrimp Cakes

Serve up a hit of bright summer simplicity and deliciousness.

My Moment of Zen: The Penrose Tote

Penrose Tote, take me away! This chic little bag is the most relaxing pathway into Olga Buraya-Kefelian's world.

I Made It with Atlas: Lounge Edition

Knitters are knocking off our socks ... and slippers ... with their FOs in our lofty, light-worsted yarn.



Friday, June 30, 2023

Recipe File: Shrimp Cakes

Recipe File: Shrimp Cakes

By Sarah Ross

Serve up a hit of bright summer simplicity and deliciousness.

Read on.

Recent Articles:

My Moment of Zen: The Penrose Tote

Penrose Tote, take me away! This chic little bag is the most relaxing pathway into Olga Buraya-Kefelian's world.

I Made It with Atlas: Lounge Edition

Knitters are knocking off our socks ... and slippers ... with their FOs in our lofty, light-worsted yarn.

On the Road, Knitting Along

A postcard from Rosemont, Illinois! We are having a swell time here, where knitting is the Number One Topic.



Thursday, June 29, 2023

My Moment of Zen: The Penrose Tote

My Moment of Zen: The Penrose Tote

By Kay Gardiner

Penrose Tote, take me away! This chic little bag is the most relaxing pathway into Olga Buraya-Kefelian's world.

Read on.

Recent Articles:

I Made It with Atlas: Lounge Edition

Knitters are knocking off our socks ... and slippers ... with their FOs in our lofty, light-worsted yarn.

On the Road, Knitting Along

A postcard from Rosemont, Illinois! We are having a swell time here, where knitting is the Number One Topic.

A Spinner in Ireland: Donegal Tweed

Take an armchair tour where fleeces and flecks of color combine to make one of the greatest yarns.



Wednesday, June 28, 2023

I Made It with Atlas: Lounge Edition

I Made It with Atlas: Lounge Edition

By Cristina Bernardi Shiffman

Knitters are knocking our socks ... and slippers ... off with their FOs in our lofty, light-worsted yarn.

Read on.

Recent Articles:

On the Road, Knitting Along

A postcard from Rosemont, Illinois! We are having a swell time here, where knitting is the Number One Topic.

A Spinner in Ireland: Donegal Tweed

Take an armchair tour where fleeces and flecks of color combine to make one of the greatest yarns.

Atlas Insider: Back in Black

On the endless hunt for a plain sweater. Plus: A limited edition shade of Atlas! Plus: a giveaway!



Tuesday, June 27, 2023

On the Road Knitting Along

On the Road, Knitting Along

By Ann Shayne

A postcard from Rosemont, Illinois! We are having a swell time here, where knitting is the Number One Topic.

Read on.

Recent Articles:

A Spinner in Ireland: Donegal Tweed

Take an armchair tour where fleeces and flecks of color combine to make one of the greatest yarns.

Atlas Insider: Back in Black

On the endless hunt for a plain sweater. Plus: A limited edition shade of Atlas! Plus: a giveaway!

You’ve Got Snippets: June 24, 2023

Won’t stop, can’t stop: Summer knitting is the best knitting. Plus all the latest news.



Monday, June 26, 2023

A Spinner in Ireland: Donegal Tweed

A Spinner in Ireland: Donegal Tweed

By Jillian Moreno

Take an armchair tour where fleeces and flecks of color combine to make one of the yarn world's GOATs.

Read on.

Recent Articles:

Atlas Insider: Back in Black

On the endless hunt for a plain sweater. Plus: A limited edition shade of Atlas! Plus: a giveaway!

You’ve Got Snippets: June 24, 2023

Won’t stop, can’t stop: Summer knitting is the best knitting. Plus all the latest news.

Self-care: WOTY Check in!

We’re halfway through 2023. How’s it going with your Word of the Year?



Sunday, June 25, 2023

Atlas Insider: Back in Black

Atlas Insider: Back in Black

By DG Strong

On the lookout for a frenalia-free sweater design. And a limited edition shade of Atlas!

Read on.

Recent Articles:

You’ve Got Snippets: June 24, 2023

Won’t stop, can’t stop: Summer knitting is the best knitting. Plus all the latest news.

Self-care: WOTY Check in!

We’re halfway through 2023. How’s it going with your Word of the Year?

Documenting a Rare Case

In which we encounter a phenomenon that is not often observed in the knitting population.



Saturday, June 24, 2023

Youve Got Snippets: June 24 2023

You’ve Got Snippets: June 24, 2023

By Kay Gardiner

Won’t stop, can’t stop: Summer knitting is the best knitting. Plus all the latest news.

Read on.

Recent Articles:

Self-care: WOTY Check in!

We’re halfway through 2023. How’s it going with your Word of the Year?

Documenting a Rare Case

In which we encounter a phenomenon that is not often observed in the knitting population.

Pattern Scout: Olga Buraya-Kefelian

Ready, set, go down a rabbit hole into a wonderworld of innovative, chic designs.



Friday, June 23, 2023

Self-care: WOTY Check in!

Self-care: WOTY Check in!

By Max Daniels

We’re halfway through 2023. How’s it going with your Word of the Year? Have you kept it close? Has it had the influence you hoped for back in January? Have...

Read on.

Recent Articles:

Documenting a Rare Case

In which we encounter a phenomenon that is not often observed in the knitting population.

Pattern Scout: Olga Buraya-Kefelian

Ready, set, go down a rabbit hole into a wonderworld of innovative, chic designs.

Getting Together

Time for a sentimental journey . . .



Thursday, June 22, 2023

Documenting a Rare Case

Documenting a Rare Case

By Kay Gardiner

In which we encounter a phenomenon that is not often observed in the knitting population.

Read on.

Recent Articles:

Pattern Scout: Olga Buraya-Kefelian

Ready, set, go down a rabbit hole into a wonderworld of innovative, chic designs.

Getting Together

Time for a sentimental journey . . .

Let’s Go! A New Knitalong Today

Prizes are afoot for you when you join the Turnstile Wrap bandwagon. Here are all the details.



Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Pattern Scout: Olga Buraya-Kefelian

Pattern Scout: Olga Buraya-Kefelian

By Ann Shayne

Ready, set, go down a rabbit hole into a wonderworld of innovative, chic designs.

Read on.

Recent Articles:

Getting Together

Time for a sentimental journey . . .

Let’s Go! A New Knitalong Today

Prizes are afoot for you when you join the Turnstile Wrap bandwagon. Here are all the details.

Knit to This: Tinariwen

The latest album from this iconic "desert blues" group is on frequent rotation at DG's. Plus a giveaway!



Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Getting Together

Getting Together

By Ann Shayne

Time for a sentimental journey . . .

Read on.

Recent Articles:

Let’s Go! A New Knitalong Today

Prizes are afoot for you when you join the Turnstile Wrap bandwagon. Here are all the details.

Knit to This: Tinariwen

The latest album from this iconic "desert blues" group is on frequent rotation at DG's. Plus a giveaway!

You’ve Got Snippets: June 17, 2023

Come for the MDK Gem-bedazzled log cabin knitting, stay for the week's news!



Monday, June 19, 2023

Lets Go! A New Knitalong Today

Let’s Go! A New Knitalong Today

By Ann Shayne

Prizes are afoot for you when you join the Turnstile Wrap bandwagon. Here are all the details.

Read on.

Recent Articles:

Knit to This: Tinariwen

The latest album from this iconic "desert blues" group is on frequent rotation at DG's. Plus a giveaway!

You’ve Got Snippets: June 17, 2023

Come for the MDK Gem-bedazzled log cabin knitting, stay for the week's news!

Postcards from Knitting Heaven

A crystalline week in June that held not one but two beautiful gatherings of knitterfolk.



Sunday, June 18, 2023

Knit to This: Tinariwen

Knit to This: Tinariwen

By DG Strong

The latest album from this iconic "desert blues" group is on frequent rotation at DG's. Plus a giveaway!

Read on.

Recent Articles:

You’ve Got Snippets: June 17, 2023

Come for the MDK Gem-bedazzled log cabin knitting, stay for the week's news!

Postcards from Knitting Heaven

A crystalline week in June that held not one but two beautiful gatherings of knitterfolk.

A Knitter’s Day Trip: The Power of Pattern

Join Jeni for a personal and personable tour of Kaffe Fassett The Power of Pattern at Dovecot Studios in Edinburgh.



Saturday, June 17, 2023

Youve Got Snippets: June 17 2023

You’ve Got Snippets: June 17, 2023

By Ann Shayne

Come for the MDK Gem-bedazzled log cabin knitting, stay for the week's news!

Read on.

Recent Articles:

Postcards from Knitting Heaven

A crystalline week in June that held not one but two beautiful gatherings of knitterfolk.

A Knitter’s Day Trip: The Power of Pattern

Join Jeni for a personal and personable tour of Kaffe Fassett The Power of Pattern at Dovecot Studios in Edinburgh.

MDK Gems: Log Cabin Fever

Order Handknit Cotton and we'll give you our beloved Log Cabin Field Guide.



Friday, June 16, 2023

Postcards from Knitting Heaven

Postcards from Knitting Heaven

By Kay Gardiner

A crystalline week in June that held not one but two beautiful gatherings of knitterfolk.

Read on.

Recent Articles:

A Knitter’s Day Trip: The Power of Pattern

Join Jeni for a personal and personable tour of Kaffe Fassett The Power of Pattern at Dovecot Studios in Edinburgh.

MDK Gems: Log Cabin Fever

Order Handknit Cotton and we'll give you our beloved Log Cabin Field Guide.

Cloud 9: My Belinda Wrap

Knitting in the kitchen. What could possibly go wrong?



Thursday, June 15, 2023

A Knitters Day Trip: The Power of Pattern

A Knitter’s Day Trip: The Power of Pattern

By Jeni Hankins

Join Jeni for a personal and personable tour of Kaffe Fassett The Power of Pattern at Dovecot Studios in Edinburgh.

Read on.

Recent Articles:

MDK Gems: Log Cabin Fever

Order Handknit Cotton and we'll give you our beloved Log Cabin Field Guide.

Cloud 9: My Belinda Wrap

Knitting in the kitchen. What could possibly go wrong?

The Crochet Cast-on

A favorite, versatile cast-on that should be in every knitter's repertoire. Give it a try!



Wednesday, June 14, 2023

MDK Gems: Log Cabin Fever

MDK Gems: Log Cabin Fever

By Ann Shayne

Order Handknit Cotton and we'll give you our beloved Log Cabin Field Guide. Plus: Kay Gardiner Zoom coming June 27!

Read on.

Recent Articles:

Cloud 9: My Belinda Wrap

Knitting in the kitchen. What could possibly go wrong?

The Crochet Cast-on

A favorite, versatile cast-on that should be in every knitter's repertoire. Give it a try!

Knit to This: Olga Buraya-Kefelian Sparks!

An hour of conversation that takes you into the mind and process of a brilliant designer. Plus a giveaway!



Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Cloud 9: My Belinda Wrap

Cloud 9: My Belinda Wrap

By Ann Shayne

Knitting in the kitchen. What could possibly go wrong?

Read on.

Recent Articles:

The Crochet Cast-on

A favorite, versatile cast-on that should be in every knitter's repertoire. Give it a try!

Knit to This: Olga Buraya-Kefelian Sparks!

An hour of conversation that takes you into the mind and process of a brilliant designer. Plus a giveaway!

You’ve Got Snippets: June 10, 2023

Summertime and the knitting is OLGA—join us! Plus the perfect take-along project: a fluffy cloud.