There is something incredibly satisfying and thrilling about design a yarn and pattern support to go along with it, but it is a whole other thing to see others be inspired by and create patterns in the yarn! The July 2018 Twist Collective was published recently, and the issue includes lovely mosaic shawl designed by Nancy Vandivert using two…
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Designer Feature: Safdie by Quenna Lee
After a brief hiatus, Twist Collective is back with some new and exciting changes for its 9th anniversary, including a partnership with Webs! The Fall Issue is packed full of lovely designs in the classic Twist style we all know and love, as well as some really excellent articles. (Except now I’m desperate to drop…
Twist Collective / Bay Laurel
In the Winter 2016 issue of Twist Collective you can find Rebecca Blair’s Bay Laurel, an allover lace pullover knit in The Fibre Co. Knightsbridge. The pullover features elegant details like v-shaping around the neck and lovely set-in sleeves. Knit in Knightsbridge, it is sure to be soft and warm, perfect for winter. SPECIFICATIONSYarn: The…
Twist Collective Fall 2016 / Carnelian by Mary Anne Benedetto
As a designer, it’s rare that a sweater comes along from another designer that makes me want to cast on immediately, and make not a single change to the design! However, Carnelian, in the latest issue of Twist Collective, is just dreamy. It was this image that did me in. That neckline! That armhole detail! It’s…
twist collective spring/summer 2016: Haden by Courtney Kelley
The new twist collective is up! Courtney has a lovely summery tank in the issue designed using The Fibre Co. Canopy Fingering in the color mango. Haden is worked in pieces from the bottom up. The button plackets are picked up on the right and left side of the front neck and worked in 1×1 rib,…
Twist Collective Winter 2015: Channa by Liisa Nieminen
The new winter Twist Collective was released last week, and as expected, it is full of gorgeous designs that feature classic garment detailing, inventive colorwork, unique cables, and approachable style Twist is known for. Chaana, by Liisa Nieminen is a lovely pullover knit using The Fibre Co. Acadia that is worked in the round and…
Twist Collective Spring 2015: Carajillo by Monique Boonstra
The spring 2015 issue of Twist Collective is up, and we’re delighted to share the design in the collection that features The Fibre Co Road to China Lace, Carajillo by Monique Boonstra. Featured in the Morse Code collection, Carajillo is worked from side to side with patterning on both RS and WS rows. • Yarn: The…
Twist Collective Spring/ Summer 2013
With the summer months quickly approaching we’ve been looking forward to simple lace patterns and lightweight projects for easy traveling. In the latest issue of Twist Collective, Iris Wildsmith combines lace with textured stitches to create Galliera. We love the transitions Iris incorporates throughout the hat. From a twisted rib to the subtle lace detail…
Twist Collective Winter 2012: chime by Amy Christoffers
The latest issue of Twist Collective went live today and we couldn’t be more excited about it. Showcased in this issue is chime by Amy Christoffers. Not only does this pattern showcase three interesting designs, but as an added bonus, each item is reversible. The play on eyelet stitches and a subtle garter chevron truly…
Twist Collective Fall 2012: altocumulus by Angela Hahn
The new Twist Collective is live and the issue is absolutely gorgeous. Featured in the magazine is altocumulus by Angela Hahn. A beautiful triangular shawl knit from the bottom up to the wide neck edge, altocumulus features regular increases incorporated into the undulating leaf lace. Knit using just five skeins of Acadia, the end result…
Twist Collective Spring 2012: Brookline by Elizabeth McCarten
Spring and summer knit and crochet patterns can sometimes cause problems for magazine editors – regardless of the construction method or item created, the majority of what we do as knitters and crocheters ultimately serves a singular purpose: to keep the recipient warm – leaving designers and publishers grasping a bit when putting out designs…
Twist Collective Winter 2011: Theano by Marnie MacLean
The winter issue of Twist Collective went live last week and, again, it is full of a wide variety of beautiful designs. We are honored to have our yarns featured in a design by Marnie MacLean*, Theano. {web link} {rav link}. Theano is a gorgeous oversized lace cowl knit out of Road to China Light…
Twist Collective Fall 2011: Evendim Pullover by Julia Trice
The much anticipated Fall issue of Twist Collective went live today and it is chock full of really really beautiful designs. (39 to be exact). We always love it when we receive a call or email from the talented and lovely women of Twist requesting yarn support, because we know the end result will be…