Vogue Knitting by Vogue Knitting magazine

Vogue has a reputation for being a bit more geared towards fashion and statement pieces rather than relaxed and wearable garments, and I would definitely include this and a few of the other patterns in that category. The main theme in this issue is colour-work, and it includes some stunning designs, such as Marie Wallin's Fair Isle ruana (shown above). My favourite was 'No Wool, No Vikings' which delves into both the historic uses of wool and the ways in which traditions are taught and carried on in contemporary Norway. There are so many good articles in this issue, from interviews with designers to a detailed history of Shetland knitting. It makes me remember how nice it can be to browse through a thoughtfully put-together print publication. However, when I was offered a copy of the most recent Vogue Knitting Magazine for review, I jumped at the chance.Īnd I'm so glad I did! Their new format includes wide pages, beautiful photos, and tons of articles and patterns.

Here was a whole magazine full of fresh, contemporary patterns, for garments that I would actually wear! In the years since then I've picked up knitting magazines here and there, but have become increasingly focused on the internet for sources of inspiration, rather than print media. It was an eye-opener for me, since I had spent most of my teenage years knitting from pattern booklets inherited from my grandmother, leftovers from the 1970s and 80s.

I still have a copy of the very first knitting magazine I ever bought: Interweave Knits Spring 2004.

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Vogue Knitting by Vogue Knitting magazine