“Knitting With Dog Hair,” a classic how-to book from the 1990s by Kendall Crolius, fueled a dedicated movement. An updated 30th anniversary edition was published this month.
Category: Knitting and Knit Goods
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How to Plan a Knitting Vacation in Iceland
In a country with more sheep than people, a D.I.Y. wool journey — from sheep farms to yarn shops — makes perfect sense. Our writer brushes up on her knitting on a driving trip from Reykjavik.
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Dare to Wear White This Fall
Soft knits, diaphanous dresses and smart separates in shades of ivory, cream and snow are a bright palate cleanser for the season.
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An Artist Whose Knits Are an Antidote to Loneliness
Patrick Carroll began making textiles during lockdown. Last year, several of them appeared in a JW Anderson runway show.
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The Many Textures of Spring Fashion
From woolly tweeds to smooth silk, tactile fabrics make for a highly sensational season.
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For Fall, Jackets and Knits With a Modern Edge
Well-defined lines and neutral tones give this season’s pieces a striking, pared-back look.
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A Mordant Glimpse at the Austrian Aristocracy
Plus: bracelets with spell-casting instructions, a Caribbean resort — and more recommendations from T Magazine.
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Knitters Say Stitching Helps Them Follow the Thread in Meetings
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:An official in Wales was called out for knitting in a virtual meeting, setting off an debate over etiquette. Experts say the fine-motor movement activates the parts of the brain used for focus.
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Spring Sweaters for Every Mood
The New York Times – T Magazine:Knits that range from quiet neutrals to high-contrast brights.
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Tiny Love Stories: ‘The Deceptively Sunny Day’
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
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A Knitwear Sensation at 83
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:How Delia Barry, the octogenarian who knitted Colin Farrell’s cozy “Banshees of Inisherin” sweaters, became an internet star.
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Meet the Woman Behind Colin Farrell’s Sweaters in ‘Banshees of Inisherin’
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:How Delia Barry, the octogenarian who knitted Colin Farrell’s cozy “Banshees of Inisherin” sweaters, became an internet star.