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Zip Neck Sweater – Knitting Pattern

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This is an intermediate-level knitting pattern for a casual sweater that can be worn two ways: zipped to the top for maximum cosiness or zipped down for a more relaxed look. The sweater features a subtle texture of slip stitch, contrasted with smooth stocking stitch, which adds interest to the design. The sweater is knit in a single classic shade of Sirdar Country Classic Worsted yarn, a pure merino wool blend, which gives a warm and cozy feel.

The pattern is part of the Men’s Capsule Collection book and if you love this pattern, you will find the complete collection in the great value book of beautiful, timeless menswear to knit again and again.

To complete this pattern, you will need a pair of 4½mm (UK7 – USA7) knitting needles, a pair of 4mm (UK8 – USA6) knitting needles, stitch holder and a 20cm (8 inches) zip fastener. This pattern is suitable for knitters with some experience, who are familiar with basic knit and purl stitches, and want to try new techniques like slip stitches, zip neck sweater and shaping.

The design number for this pattern is 10588  – See the full pattern here.

 

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Golden Peak Media Acquires CreativeBug

Throughout the saga of the closing of Joann, I’ve been wondering what would happen to CreativeBug, the subscription-based online craft learning platform that Joann acquired in 2017. 

Golden Peak Media has announced its acquisition of the company in a media release. 

Golden Peak is “one of the largest media and education companies serving art and craft enthusiasts in the United States,” according the release, and includes in its portfolio brands like Interweave, Sew Daily, and nine print magazines including Love of Quilting and Interweave Knits. They have daily newsletters, magazines, digital patterns, on-demand classes and host live events.

David Saabye, CEO of Golden Peak, calls the purchase a “very natural fit” supporting crafters in their lifelong learning journeys. 

CreativeBug general manager Liana Allday will stay on and the company will retain its headquarters in Berkeley, Calif. 

Abby Glassenberg of the Craft Industry Alliance collected reactions from some CreativeBug instructors and others with a history at the company, and heard lots of optimism about the news. Ursula Morgan, who was CEO of CreativeBug when the company was acquired by Joann, said Golden Peak is a “perfect home” for CreativeBug as they’re getting an owner that “deeply understands the craft consumer.” 

I, too, am relieved to see that this platform will be able to continue. I’ve been a subscriber for years and I love that it has solid instruction in a wide range of crafts (including knitting, of course!) and is always adding new content to keep the platform interesting. It’s also a great service that CreativeBug is available to many for free through their local libraries, so be sure to check on that where you live if you don’t already subscribe. 

This feels like the last piece of the puzzle in the story of Joann that’s going on all year, along with the announcement that Michaels had purchased Joann’s intellectual property so its private label brands can live on, but of course I’ll keep watching to see if there’s more to come.