Independence Day
"Are the great principles of political freedom and of natural justice, embodied in that Declaration of Independence, extended to us?"
Community
The more we knit together, the happier we'll be.
Alternative Yarn Auditioning
Is it a scarf or a wearable swatch? The answer is yes. Plus: it's time for FREE U.S. SHIPPING in the MDK Shop! Come on in and enjoy!
In Praise of the Triangular Shawl
You start with 4 stitches, and before you know it, you're knitting all kinds of crazy stuff.
Socks, Plus S’Mores: A Warning
Three months in, the socks are flowing and the s'mores are getting weird.
How to Audition a Yarn
For one thing, “audition” sounds like a lot more fun than "swatch."
Kaffe Fassett and Erin Lee Gafill in Conversation
Two artists, an uncle and a niece, talk about painting together, and lots of other stuff, in a new series from Melanie Falick.
A Knitter’s Weekend: Brittany
Surrounded by the sea, an ancient land of standing stones and crêpes, sailing and sheep.
Deep Thoughts on Applied I-Cord
Two i-cords diverge in a wood. Kay stands there and thinks about it for a while.
Does Your Gauge Change, Or Do Swatches Lie?
Tips for a truthful swatch.
Picket Fence: 6 Edging Tips
The thrill of attached i-cord. You will never regret doing attached i-cord.
Designers to Love: Tif Neilan
Five patterns we love from a designer to follow.