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Pam Allen joins the Classic Elite Team

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Did you wonder where Interweave Knits Magazine editor Pam Allen was moving to? Well, here is the news:

Classic Elite Yarns is proud to announce that Pam Allen has joined the company as Creative Director. Pam has been a knitwear designer for 25 years. Her designs have been published in Vogue Knitting, Knitters, and Interweave Knits magazines. She was featured in Melanie Falick’s Knitting in America and is the author of Knitting for Dummies, Scarf Style, Wrap Style, Lace Style, and the upcoming Bag Style. For the past four years, Pam has been the editor of Interweave Knits magazine. Pam’s duties will include creating the bi-annual pattern collections, online communications, and sourcing of yarns. Pam, who admits to being a long-time fan of Classic Elite yarns, is anxious to meet with retailers at trade shows and other knitting venues. Besides being a yarnaholic, Pam likes to hike, listen to books on tape, and to swatch.

And then over at Interweave Knits is the announcement about the new editor Eunny Jang

Loveland, Colo., March 12, 2007: Interweave Press announced today that Eunny Jang, knitwear designer and popular knitting blogger, will be the new editor of Interweave Knits magazine, effective March 15. The announcement was made by Interweave Press President Marilyn Murphy at the same time as her announcement that Interweave Knits editor Pam Allen is resigning to pursue other interests in the needlecraft industry.

Interweave Knits, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, has experienced several consecutive years of phenomenal newsstand growth, and its subscribers have grown by more than 25 percent in the last year and by more than 200 percent in the last five years. Ms. Murphy says, Eunny Jang is the perfect match to be the new editor of Knits and to build on Pam Allen’s success. She totally understands Interweaves sensibility and aesthetic, and she has incredible respect in the knitting community among designers, enthusiasts, and a new generation
of knitters who are active online.

As a contributor to Knits, Ms. Jang has connected with readers across a wide range of subject matters. She is beyond brilliant in her understanding of knitting techniques, and we are confident she will continue to forge the indelible bond Knits has with its readers.

Ms. Jang says, Residing as the editor of Interweave Knits is my dream job’s an iconic category leader, and I’m absolutely thrilled to have the opportunity to work on it. Im looking forward to leading Knits into the future, as we bring the magazine’s reputation for excellence to
Interweave’s other media platforms including books, online, and television

Comments

  1. I need HELP please.
    I am a fairly new knitter…Knitting Pam Allens Knitting Needle Knitting Bag and I need to know where to get the yarn used in that bag…I have tried so many others for weeks and have many problems…yarn thread splitting etc.
    The name of the yarn is Nashua Handknits Creative Focus Chunky..color dried rose.

    Thank you so much,
    Camilla Nelson

    PS Pam Allens book Knitting for Dummies is awesome…knitted my first pair of socks from that book.

Have you read?

Vintage Bed Socks Knitting Pattern – A Cozy Little Gift Project With Old-Fashioned Charm

There is something wonderfully nostalgic about a pair of handmade bed socks, isn’t there? They are practical, pretty, and just the sort of project that feels like it belongs beside a cup of tea, a good film, and a basket of wool that is pretending not to be overflowing.

This vintage Bed Socks knitting pattern is one of those sweet little patterns that still feels useful today. Originally from the Jaeger Hand-Knit Series No. 44, the design features a simple garter-stitch foot, a ribbed cuff, eyelet holes, a crochet chain tie, and little tassel-style pom-poms at the front. The original pattern even describes them as “a very acceptable present,” and honestly, I don’t think much has changed there.

These would make a lovely handmade gift for someone who is always cold, someone recovering or resting, or anyone who appreciates a bit of old-fashioned comfort. They would also be beautiful as a Mother’s Day gift, a winter birthday present, a Christmas stocking filler, or a “just because you deserve cozy feet” project.

The pattern itself is delightfully simple in construction. The socks are knitted flat, beginning at the lower edge, with the foot worked in garter stitch before moving into the ribbed upper section. The decorative eyelet row allows for a crochet chain cord to be threaded through, and the finishing tassels give the socks that charming vintage look. The top edge is finished with a row of double crochet, which adds a neat handmade touch.

The original measurements list the socks as approximately 10½ inches from the top to the lower edge of the heel, with a 9¾ inch foot length, and the pattern notes that the size can be adapted. As with many vintage knitting patterns, modern knitters will want to check gauge carefully and choose a soft yarn that feels comfortable against the skin. A cozy wool blend, soft acrylic, or washable yarn would all work depending on whether you are making these for everyday use or as a special gift.

I especially love that this pattern has that “giftable” quality without being a massive project. It is small enough to feel achievable, but still special enough that the finished pair looks thoughtful. And let’s be honest, handmade socks with pom-poms are always going to beat a last-minute candle from the supermarket.

The PDF version has been cleaned up and formatted for easier reading while keeping the original vintage design intact. It also includes a modern pink mockup image and the original vintage scan, so you get both the historical charm and a fresh idea of how the finished socks could look today.

If you enjoy vintage knitting patterns, cozy handmade gifts, or quick projects that feel useful rather than just decorative, this sweet little bed socks pattern is a lovely one to add to your collection.

You can find the Vintage Bed Socks Knitting Pattern PDF in the CraftGossip Etsy store.

For supplies, this is also a nice stash-friendly project. A soft yarn from Mary Maxim or Amazon would work well, and if you make pom-poms regularly, a small pom-pom maker is one of those inexpensive tools that saves a surprising amount of fiddling.