You never know what the day will bring with spring, so it’s the perfect season for layering!

All of the pieces in this issue play with opacity, texture, and  colourwork, layering techniques, tones, and transparency - sometimes all at once! 

Our initial inspiration for this issue came from layering in images such as risographs, shadows, and superimposed photos, which got us thinking about printing and how it works. As a print publication, transferring the words and images we craft so carefully onto paper is part of what we do. 

We’ve also invited two equally awe-inspiring people to model our knits for you this season. Angel Joy Flores and Alicia Roth Weigel are both activists who work towards a more equitable world for the LGBTQIA+ community in Texas and beyond. More than ever, representation of trans and intersex people is vital and we were honoured to work with them.

Featuring designs by: KLARA NILSSON - KLARYBERRY // MAREN ODENTHAL - KNITTERISTA // JESS KAVANAGH // JULIA MADILL // ARA STELLA // SUSANNA KAARTINEN - SANNA AND CO // JOANNE FOWLER // AMALIA SIEBER - KINDRED RED // SORAYA GARCÍA 

Issue 44 also includes a celebration of the art of screen printing by Mei Stephens, who muses on the parallels between printing and knitting, and Hannah McGregor’s second contribution to Pom Pom, this time taking on the colour yellow and its cultural history. If you’re looking for a sweet treat, our recipe for bebinca, a layered Goan dessert, will have your mouth watering! 

We anticipate subscriber and pre-ordered copies to arrive with crafters in March 2023. On 16 March, issue 44 will be available to buy in digital-only form, and for sale from our wonderful stockists around the globe.

Join us for our first-ever virtual cast on party! 

DIGITAL DOWNLOADS

Your purchase of the print magazine also includes access to a digital copy, which will be emailed to you on publication day, 16 March 2023. You can also access a digital copy via Ravelry using the download code printed on the inside cover of the magazine from the same date.

A digital-only version will be made available to purchase on 16 March 2023.

Note! This is a preorder product with publication day on March 31rd. Orders will ship at end of March. Orders will be handled as one, so if you order other products, all will be shipped together at the end of March.

They are fun to make, quick to finish and always needed — no wonder so many knitters love socks!

52 Weeks of Socks, Vol. II offers even more inspiration for all sock enthusiasts. It is a colourful and abundant collection of patterns from a diverse group of interna­tional designers. Using a variety of different techniques and yarns, the book has something for both beginners and advanced knitters.

This visually impressive volume continues the series of the bestselling 52 Weeks of Socks, 52 Weeks of Shawls and 52 Weeks of Easy Knits.

The patterns are written by 47 talented designers from all over the world:
Jenny Ansah, Christelle Bagea, Alma Bali, Sveina Björk Jóhannesdóttir, Emma Brace, Aleks Byrd, Arantxa Casado, Fay Dashper-Hughes, Kristin Drysdale, Emma Ducher, Avery Erb, Lindsey Fowler, Fabienne Gassmann, Emilie Hallet , Sarah Heymann, Bailey Jacobs, Elena Solier Jansà, Yuri Kader Kojima, Kaori Katsurada, Keiko Kikuno, Jenna  Kostet, Pauliina Kuunsola, Summer Lee, Marie-Christine Lévesque, Lotta H Löthgren, Agata Mackiewicz, Rebekka Mauser, Laura Moorats, Heather Nolan, Paula Pereira, Rosa Pomar, Amelia Putri, Anna Radchenko, Heli Rajavaara, Ashley Ratnam, Lucía  Ruiz  de  Aguirre  Rodríguez, Sofia Sackett, Ara Stella, Charlotte Stone, Pope Vergara, Anke von Ahrentschildt, Barbara von Stieglitz, Veera Välimäki, Lori Wagner, Nancy Wheeler, Paula Wiśniewska and Yucca / Yuka Takahashi.

Publication Day: 31 March, 2023.

Sweater weather sister sheep tote bag. 

• made of 100% cotton canvas
• measuring 10” W x 12”H x 3”D
• a perfect medium sized project tote!

Neons & Neutrals 

Curated by Aimée Gille

Neons & Neutrals: A Knitwear Collection Curated by Aimée Gille of La Bien Aimée is a sequel to Aimée’s first book, the best-selling Worsted. This collection, if possible, is even better and includes 16 patterns from 16 talented designers. It is an eclectic collection of patterns that invites crafters to combine yarn in new and unexpected ways across brands and bases. The designs showcase modern knitting at its best, using a variety of techniques and unique and unexpected color combinations. Most of the patterns are photographed in two different samples – worked in different colors and yarns, giving you ample inspiration for your own versions.

The collection celebrates solidarity and cooperation: to showcase the many talented people in the knitting community, Aimée has put together a collection of not only patterns from designers around the world, but yarns from a variety of producers and dyers. All of them work beautifully together and different sizes and price points have also been taken into account.

Aimée writes: “My goal was to curate a knitwear collection that you’ve never seen before. Neons and Neutrals is a collection full of unexpected colors and textures that hopefully will invite you to knit beyond your comfort zone. I believe anyone can wear any color or texture as long as you believe in the fiber story you are making.”

Aimée’s previous book, Worsted, has sold over 12 000 copies and is available in English, French and Japanese. A Korean version is coming out later this year.