Interweave/F+W has had a special issue magazine called knit.wear for a few years, and the magazine has evolved with its latest issue to have a new name and design with the same editorial team. knit.purl is what the magazine is called now, and it is edited by Lisa Shroyer, who also edits Interweave Knits.
“We’re updating some older elements, and keeping the most important ones,” she said in a news release about the change. “The packaging has changed a bit, but at the end of the day, this magazine is all about clean, contemporary, intriguing knitwear.”
I really enjoyed looking through the new issue, on newsstands now. It includes a roundup of great bulky knitting yarns, which are completely on-trend this season. There’s also a story about Jasmine Gonzalez, a student at San Francisco’s Academy of Art University, who presented a collection of hugely chunky sweaters and sewn pieces at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. And you’ll learn about a Navajo plying method that allows you to make a three-ply yarn as you’re knitting, so you can turn a lightweight yarn into something bulkier with ease, and go back and forth between chunky and thin in the same project with the same yarn. That one’s going to be cool to play with.
In addition there are 23 patterns for sweaters, hats, mitts and cowls to get you through the cold season. I love the Spiral Pullover, pictured on the cover and designed by Cathy Carron. The Ply List Sweater by Michelle Hunter plays with that plying technique, making bulkier stripes mixed in with single-ply stripes. Ashley Rao’s Plumage Pullover is a pretty tunic with cascading feather patterns, while the Pintuck Cardigan by Bristol Ivy uses a tiny detail to make a sophisticated design that much more interesting.
I may need to knit Alice Tang’s Asymmetric Hem Pullover right away; it combines ribbing and garter stitch with uneven row gauges and a pointed hem to make a bold look. On the accessory front I love the Tilting Fair Isle Mitts and Hat by Mary Gehling, which have short rows that tilt the bands of colrowork. Check out all the patterns for yourself on Ravelry.
I happen to have an extra copy of this magazine to give away, so if you’d like it, leave a comment on this post before the end of the day Sunday, October 12. Tell me which pattern you’d love to knit or what you’re most looking forward to knitting this fall and winter. (Congrats to winner Claire!)
Thanks for visiting, commenting and sharing and good luck!
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I wouldl love a copy thanks for the chance!
I would like a copy.
that cover sweater is on my list! Thanks!
I like the Cocoon shrug but there are a few others that caught my eye as well.
I like the fresh new cover look.
I’d love to knit myself a sweater this fall.
I love the Spiral Pullover and the Pintuck Cardigan. I’m probably more likely to knit the cardigan since I live in a warmer climate, but I like a lot of the patterns in this issue.
Thanks so much for this great giveaway!!
Looks to be a great launch! Oversized Crescent Shawl is shouting out to me!
I would like to enter the giveaway! I really like the Lupinus Cardigan!
This fall, I’d like to complete the cardigan I started… last fall! It was a KAL, but obviously, I didn’t get to finish it on time!
I totally like the plumage pullover. The skirt is a very close second.
intrigued by the pintuck cardigan…..
I am looking for a new sweater pattern
I want to make some infinity scarves this fall/winter. I love knitting magazines!
The golden gate skirt! Love it!
The sweater on the cover looks like it would be fun to knit!
I am always looking for something new to make and would love a copy!
I would most like to knit something for MYSELF!! Not that I don’t enjoy knitting for others, it’s just I seem to get left out. Probably because of time constraints.
I’ve been wanting to try stranded knitting and love the Tilting Fair Isle Mitts and Hat. The Pintuck Cardigan would also be a great throw-on-over-everything sweater. Thanks for the giveaway!
I love to knit mittens for my two grand daughters. It is so much fun letting them pick out colors.
Those are some intriguing designs. I like the one by Bristol Ivy the best.
I’m a newbie in the knitting world and would love a copy to learn some new skills.
I especially love the Lupinus Cardigan, although there are many beautiful designs in this magazine.
I’d knit the Minaret Mittens. Because lately I’m feeling like knitting mittens and hat instead of my ever present socks. Hmmm… I blame the weather. : )
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I would love to make the Cobblestone Sweater for my mother for Christmas! Thanks for the opportunity!
I’m looking forward to knitting some mittens for winter
The Pintuck cardigan looks like a technique I haven’t tried before.
I have two favorites: Asymmetric Hem Pullover and the Golden Gate Skirt.
I would love to knit a sweater for my daughter, it seems to be the fashionable item for teenagers this year!!
There are so many intriguing patterns here. I think the Pintuck Cardigan would be the first to knit.
Rignt now I’m trying to finish a cardigan I started long ago. I’ve just picked up and knit a facing band for the hem, and now have a 200 stitch kitchener stitch graft to complete. After that I will do a band for the collar and graft it, then I have to do facings for the fronts and sew in my first zipper in a knit garment. I feel like this will take me the whole fall complete.
I’m into knitting shawls at the moment, but I think I could give the jumper on the magazine front cover a go as it looks unusual.
I’m working on a blanket right now. Blankets make goo fall/winter projects because they can keep you warm as you are making them! 🙂
The first one I would cast on is the Equation Cowl. I love the look of this cowl.
Everyone on my Christmas list is getting something hand knitted this year. I need some more ideas!!!!
I tried knitting my future baby a sweater in 1962 and only got it 3/4 done. Didn’t try again. Would like to try again and succeed. Perhaps knit that baby girl (52) and her baby girl (soon to be 15) each a sweater. Would love to have the magazine. How about naming the new one “Knit it”.
I would love a copy! I’m looking forward to finishing up a vest WIP that ‘s been sitting in my craft room waiting for fall knitting!
The Lupinus Cardigan looks like it would be a fun project. Right now I’m knitting Acorn Hats (Bernat Mega Bulky yarn) and they’re fun but I’m ready for something more complicated. Thanks so much for the chance to win a copy of Knit.Purl! 🙂
I would also love to have the magazine cause I love the sweater on the cover!!!
I love making hats and scarves in the winter, of course!
Would llove to have something different to knit for presents this year, this sounds fabulous.
I fell in love with arao’s Plumage! I’m crazy about the total piece, it’s so flattering and different!
send it here! send it here!
I’d love to knit the Fisherman Redux sweater for myself!
The Curved Hems Vest has caught my eye! I will be knitting cowls for Christmas presents – Equation Cowl would work!
I would really love to own a copy of this book, the pattern spiral patterns are fabulous. This is the first time I seen this spiral effect and can not wait to have ago at knitting one. Fingers and toes are crossed, that’s when I am not knitting.
The equation cowl is beautiful. I am really into cowls this year and this one is truly spectacular.
I’m on the look out for a warm but loose fitting cardigan that is easy to whip off when a hot flush is upon me!
I like the Crescent Shawl and the Golden gate skirt look nice for someone special.
What a great magazine! I can’t wait to pick up a copy.
I would like to make the Diamond Motif Scarf
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