Knitting New Mittens & Gloves is now available in stores. If you'd like to see a gallery of some of the projects from this book, click here. If you'd like to read an interview with Robin Melanson, the author, click here.

 

I was very happy when I found out yesterday that a knitalong for Priscilla Gibson Roberts's Swedish Heartwarmer Shawl from Handknit Holidays is starting on Ravelry. It's such a stunning project but definitely one that requires dedication. What better way to stay focused than with a little help from your friends! If you're not a member of Ravelry yet, don't be intimidated by the waiting list--they process new memberships amazingly quickly.

Henry weaving (from Kids Weaving)

If you're interested in tapestry weaving, you'll want to listen to Sarah Swett, author of Kids Weaving, talk about her work in the most recent episode (that is, #24) of Weave: A Podcast for Handweavers. Below is one of her tapestries. To see more, click here. I am always captivated by her ability to capture the subtleties of domesticity, women lives, and nature in her work.

Miss Havisham's Gardener

(50" X 38"; wool warp and weft; all natural dyes)

Yesterday morning Sabrina Gschwandtner, author of KnitKnit: Profiles & Projects from Knitting's New Wave, was interviewed on on NPR's The Bryant Park Project. Click here to listen to the interview and see the audio slide show. Sabrina talks to the hosts about her book, the many forms knitting can take (including graffiti, protest, and art); historic and current wartime knitting; knitting and community; and more. Photo above of Isabel Berglund's "City of Stitches" from Sabrina's book.