New and Noteworthy for February
Four new books to peer into with curiosity.
Community
The more we knit together, the happier we'll be.
Hashtag: My First Handknit Sweater
"Begin, be bold, and venture to be wise." (The Roman poet Horace knew a lot about first sweaters.)
Carbeth: 3 Fixes for Problems You May Have
Keepin' it real: when overconfidence kicks in, there are lessons in humility ahead.
Marlisle: A New Direction in Knitting
Anna Maltz's latest book teaches and explores a simple, genius technique. It's a breath of fresh air.
The Young Victoria
Two nice kids fall in love and take on life together.
Beautiful Dvořák
Music to soothe savage commuter: a gorgeous, superfamous symphony.
MDK March Mayhem Is Coming!
A rollicking good time is ahead. Please help us choose the 64 patterns that will fill the Bracket for Knitters.
Torn Between Two Knitalongs
When packing the knitting up for a trip goes awry.
Logalong: 2 Pro Tips on Knitting a Blanket
Two pro tips for making a better blanket.
Carbeth: Drifting Along
Kate Davies's Carbeth pattern may well set land-speed records for sweatermaking. Bang out a sweater? Bang out two!
Carbeth: When Things Work Out Just Right
Sometimes you just need a sweater to wear with that skirt. We welcome the dazzling Kate Davies to MDK as she tells the tale.
The Dries Documentary
To be a fly on the wall and watch the fashion genius Dries Van Noten at work? Here you go.