One of the things we love most about this community is how much it loves to give back. By its very nature crafting brings us into contact with the physical world around us. The fact that we get to use our craft to improve the physical realities of people everywhere is just beautiful.
September is a month that is always full of new beginnings, but it also feels tinged with tradition. This week, we’re focusing on a pattern does a stellar job of balancing the two, putting a modern spin on a Shetland knitting tradition.
About a decade ago, Sophie Ochera started an eye-catching line of knitwear with a bright, playful sweater that paid tribute to textile traditions while carving a totally new path. Now that sweater is finally available as a handknitting pattern for adults, and we could not adore it more.