Knitting by the Book — New Thrills from Dreamcozy and Laine

What’s better in January: curling up with a good book or a good knit? It’s a tough call. In the calm weeks after the holidays, the quiet comforts take centre stage. New gems from Dreamcozy Publishing and Laine Publishing mean you can have your knit and read it too!

We’ve been loving Dreamcozy’s stellar knitting and craft books for years. From former Loopette Emma Kylmälä’s Dyeing Naturally to the playful and contemporary Knit This! by Veronika Lindberg, this Finland-based publishing house has turned out some really wonderful, eye-catching volumes over the years, and they’re all now collected in our Dreamcozy page on our website! This week, two new books join their ranks: Arctic Knitting and Made by You.

If you want to ease your way into January, Made by You is the perfect guide. With patterns for 19 classic knits and instructions tailored for beginners, this is a perfect book for anyone who might be taking on knitting as a New Year’s challenge or just those looking for some comforting knits to kick off 2025. The collection’s editors, Melissa Kanerva and Noora Arantola, help the reader master new techniques throughout the book, and they’ve even included a bonus crochet pattern for those looking to branch out beyond knitting. These patterns are designed with thicker yarns that will knit up a bit faster, so you’ll have a huge sense of achievement in no time at all.

Arctic Knitting is a whirlwind tour of all four dramatic seasons in Lapland in the northernmost reaches of Finland. With 20 knitwear designs and a heavy focus on colour and colour theory, this book immerses you in all the richness of this unique place and will leave you just a little more in love with its wonder after each page. Each pattern has eight sizing options for adults, and there are designs for kids as well. No matter who you’re knitting for, you’ll find something stunning!

Trails & Valleys by Lindsey Fowler

For those of you planning to spend a bit more time outdoors this year, beloved knitwear designer Lindsey Fowler has created the perfect book to help kit out the whole family! Trails & Valleys, which is available for preorder starting today, features 15 patterns inspired by time spent in the great outdoors. These knits are designed to keep you comfy while you’re off the beaten track, and they were created with customisation in mind. With a range of sizing and options to tailor to your preferences, these are knits you’ll live in. We especially love the Backcountry Beanie and matching Trail Marker Mitts, which use Knit by Numbers yarn by John Arbon Textiles. The contrast colour stripes in each pattern give them a great vintage outdoor vibe and make them the perfect pattern for using up bits of KBN from old projects or exploring new colours in the range you haven’t used yet!

Needles Galore

Whether you call them yarn needles, tapestry needles, darning needles, or something else, we can all agree our go-to tool for finishing projects and mending them after wear is much more than an after-thought! We’ve just received a ton of our favourite stitching tools, including the often sold-out Clover CHIBI Jumbo Darning Needle Set. It’s a perfect time to stock up!

Wishing you cozy crafting xo