When I came to Storey for my internship, I was especially interested in the publication and marketing of knitting books. As a lifelong knitter myself, I wondered how publishers keep knitting books relevant in an age where every knitting technique or pattern imaginable … Read More

Whether you call it a cocoon or a baby sack or bunting, this welcome cover-up is an especially useful gift for a newborn. Crocheted in Madelinetosh’s Pashmina, it’s luxuriously warm, and machine washable, as well. Snuggly Wave Cocoon Designed by Gwen Steege Size … Read More

Writing my new book, Top-Down Crochet Sweaters, has been a thrill — and a learning experience. What did I learn from making the 14 sweaters in this book? Let me start with some backstory. I’m rather petite, and as a result, I find … Read More

Have you noticed how many more spinners there are nowadays? The spinning world is growing, and the spinning world is changing. Many spinners are coming from the knitting world. Some come to spinning because they want to create their own yarn, exactly how they want … Read More

Caitlin Keegan’s playful patterns have adorned spaces large and small, from sheets of wallpaper to a book of Shakespeare’s sonnets. Her new coloring book and greeting cards invite everyone to play within the lines of her detailed work. Here, she talks with us about the … Read More

The story of The Quilt Design Coloring Workbook is really a story of synchronicity. I should begin by explaining that I got into art by accident. Until the age of 16, I assumed I was going to be a mathematician. As a child … Read More

With school out for the summer, now is a great time for kids to dive into a good book. Why not spark their interest in a different type of summer reading and hand them an activity book? Not only will kids enjoy a little carefree … Read More

Foundation single crochet (FSC) appears in several of the projects in Crochet One-Skein Wonders® for Babies and it works well when a crochet project requires a firm but elastic edge. It’s an especially useful technique when doing a long cast-on because it combines … Read More

I love whales. I was also an English major in college. Yet somehow I never managed to read Moby Dick. This is perhaps an even greater oversight now that I work at Storey, where our offices have a view of Mount Greylock, the highest natural point … Read More

One of the first things you notice about a textile is its color. A garment can be beautifully woven and masterfully tailored, but if it’s the wrong color, it can be hard to look at. Picking the right color or set of colors is important. Read More