Attention, everyone!  There’s a new yarn on the block that will make you rethink everything you know about working with cotton: Juniper Moon Farm Cumulus Yarn.  Cumulus is a magical Aran weight cotton chainette yarn with a nylon binder for added strength. I fell in love at first squish with this incredibly soft and lightweight chainette yarn – but just wait until you see (and feel) how it knits up…

Italian yarn company Katia has long been known for their unique yarns and modern European designs. We’ve recently gotten very excited about two very special yarns from Katia: Katia Cotton-Merino Yarn and Katia Air Lux Yarn. Initially drawn to their intriguing appearance and uncommon chain construction, we quickly realized there’s more to these yarns than just a pretty face. After making a few things (and reading Clara Parkes’ great in-depth “Knitter’s Review” of Katia Cotton-Merino), we can’t get enough – so now we’re bringing you new colors in these yummy yarns…

Known for their intricate details and beautiful color work, Latvian mittens are truly functional pieces of art. In her new book, Knit Like A Latvian, Latvian knitter Ieva Ozolina shares the story behind these traditional patterns as well as giving you the blueprints and techniques needed to start knitting your own collection of colorful, cherished mittens. (Believe me, once you see these designs you’re going to want one in every pattern!)

Lace and beautiful natural fibers are the theme in the new Vogue Knitting Spring / Summer 2018 issue. Take your warm weather knits to the next level with cool and casual designs that feature clever stitch patterns and colorful details. This issue includes 18 projects – from sweaters to tanks, dresses to shawls. So get your needles ready, and let’s have a peek at what’s inside: