In Issue 6, we’re taking a look upward and beyond as a gentle reminder to not forget to look skyward, to see the beauty above, to take a breath of fresh air.
The 12 knitting patterns we’re so excited to share with you are inspired by everything we see when we take our eyes off the ground – the sky, the clouds, the buildings, the trees, the texture, the light. They’re complemented by the works of our artists and writers who remind us to stay present and connected, no matter where we are and what we see.
With Making Stories Magazine, we strive to feature companies and makers who focus on sustainability, transparency, fairness and equity in their work. We love telling their stories and hope to inspire and enable crafters to make conscious and informed decisions about the materials they use and companies they support.
Designs by:
Fiona Alice
Makenzie Alvarez
Elena Solier Jansà
Valentina Cosciani
Emily Joy Rickard
Susan Schädler
Ayano Tanaka
Kjerstin Rovetta
Elena Solier Jansà
Ksenia Naidyon
Julia Exner
Audrey Borrego
Yarns by:
Annabel Williams
Biches & Bûches
Bouclelaine
byLaxtons
Garthenor Organic
Gepard Garn
Holst Garn
Isager
Mominoki Yarn
The Fibre Co.
Uist Wool
woollentwine
- 128 full-color pages printed on uncoated paper stock
- 8¼" by 9½"
- Perfect bound softcover with soft-touch coating
- FSC-certified publication
- Printed in the USA at a press powered by 100% renewable energy
For this Volume, they worked on their interpretations of the words gather, chromatic, magic, fragile, direction and hidden. The setting for the photographs takes place in the beautiful landscape of Finland.
You can have a close look at this volume´s designs here on Ravelry.
The book includes a code for downloading the eBook.
The Knit designers are: Berangère Cailliau, Charlotte Sometime, Sari Nordlund, Guillemette Auboyer, Alice Hammer, Solène Amary, Emilie Luis, Emma Ducher, Melody Hoffmann, Aurélie Tixier, Astrid Troland, Solène Le Roux, Julie Dubreux.
In the book there are:
2 shawls, 1 hat, 1 plaid, 2 kitchen towels, 3 sweaters, 1 vest, 1 tank top, 1 top (sizes XS to 5XL)
1 blouse (sizes S to 3XL) 1 child sweater (3 months to 6 years)
ATTENTION => The book is in French, there are explanations of knitting patterns and recipes translated into English.
This is the perfect book for the experienced brioche knitter who is looking for new techniques that yield spectacular lacy results!
The book is 228 pages. This includes a general introduction to brioche knitting and an explanation of the symbols and abbreviations. There are two methods described in creating lace eyelets in brioche knitting; the yarn over method and the release purl method. Both have 30+ new stitch patterns. There are also 9 projects in the book. All the stitch patterns and projects have written instructions as well as charts.
In its pages you’ll find accessory and garment patterns that do just that by introducing us to a new technique, a unique construction method, a brave design inspiration. Stories about body image, size inclusivity, and queer identity, shared by a handful of wonderful authors and illustrators, invite you to sit down, read, and question.
Designs by:
ash alberg, Crystal Hiatt, Hanna Lisa Haferkamp, Julia Exner, Julie Robinson, Maria Muscarella, Marina Skua, Renate Kamm, Sari Nordlund
Yarns by:
BC Garn, Biches & Bûches, Erika Knight, G-uld, Marina Skua, Tulliver Yarn, Walcot Yarns, Wing And A Prayer Farm, YOTH Yarns
- 138 pages with full color photographs
- Book Dimensions: 8″ by 10″
- Perfect bound softcover with soft-touch coating
- FSC-certified publication
- Printed in the USA at a press powered by 100% renewable energy
Issue 5 explores the hidden qualities of plants and nature to shed a light on the essential role they have for us and the planet.
The 12 knitwear designs we’re so proud to feature in this issue celebrate nature in all its glorious ways through texture, shape and form – as do our artists and writers who dive deep into the connection between nature and making in their works.
Designs by:
Audrey Borrego, Barbara Gottwik, Courtney Spainhower, Dana Kikic, Fiona Alice, Heidi Reszies, Jennifer Brou, Joan Forgione, Ksenia Naidyon, Madeleine Renarde, Marianne Munier, Thien-Kieu Lam
Yarns by:
De Rerum Natura, Echoview Fiber Mill, Frida Fuchs, John Arbon Textiles, Knitting for Olive, La Bien Aimée, Maison Corlène, Swans Island Company, The Fibre Co., Triskelion Yarn, Whistlebare and woollenflower