{"title":"Ply Together Publishing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWe are excited to offer print copies of these wonderful magazines from the USA.  \u003cbr\u003ePLY is a well established magazine and is as informative and collectable as its sister publications WEFT (weaving) and PURL (knitting), each magazine taking a deep dive into a new textile subject with each issue. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"purl-magazine-issue-1-pre-order-for-mid-end-august","title":"PURL Magazine Issue 1 - Cast On","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePURL issue 1 - Cast On\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWe are excited to offer print copies of this new knitting magazine from the USA.  Following in the footsteps of sister publications PLY and WEFT, PURL promises to be just as informative and collectable, taking a deep dive into a new knitting subject with each issue. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW265389067 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW179635409 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe first issue of PURL is all about beginnings and casting on. You'll find articles and instructions on numerous cast ons, with their benefits and disadvantages explained so you can pick the right one for your project. Need a stretchy cast on for ribbing? Kate Atherley has you covered. What about a double-sided cast on for toe-up socks? Not only does Tanis Lavallée compare four cast on options, but she also has an adorable toe up sock pattern for you to practice with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW65535984 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65535984 BCX8\"\u003eLong tail\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW65535984 BCX8\"\u003ecast on\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65535984 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65535984 BCX8\"\u003eis commonly used, but how much do you know about the structure? Alissa Barton explains what happens during\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65535984 BCX8\"\u003ethis family of cast ons, while Samantha Brunson and Denise Bayron\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65535984 BCX8\"\u003elook at getting just the right amount of tail\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65535984 BCX8\"\u003eremaining\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65535984 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand making the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW65535984 BCX8\"\u003ecast on\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65535984 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enot too tight, respectively.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65535984 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAnd Patty Lyons provides tips and tricks for a neater cast on edge for long tail and other cast ons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW65535984 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW65535984 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW93471140 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW93471140 BCX8\"\u003eYou’ll\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW93471140 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ealso find articles that explore the concept of casting on as the start of something, from planning a project\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW93471140 BCX8\"\u003efrom Tina Tse to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW93471140 BCX8\"\u003emindful stretching to prepare for a new project from Liza Laird.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW93471140 BCX8\"\u003eYou’ll\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW93471140 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ealso get a look at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW93471140 BCX8\"\u003ehistorical precursors to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW93471140 BCX8\"\u003eknitting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW93471140 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom Sara Temme, aka\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW93471140 BCX8\"\u003eT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW93471140 BCX8\"\u003ehe Textile Anthropologist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW93471140 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand a historical look at the names of cast ons from Lisa Toppin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW93471140 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW93471140 BCX8\"\u003ePhoto tutorials for all the cast ons in the issue are included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW93471140 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW65535984 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW93471140 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180785672 BCX8\"\u003eThis\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180785672 BCX8\"\u003ejam-packed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180785672 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eissue has so much more inside, including 4 knitting patterns. Don't miss out on this issue!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beyond Measure","offers":[{"title":"new - standard copy","offer_id":62571950932355,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"new - slight damage to cover","offer_id":62571950965123,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/0919\/7114\/files\/1_b7180d5e-4870-4acf-9794-7a01961e0ad4.jpg?v=1785603837"},{"product_id":"ply-magazine-issue-53-pre-order-for-mid-end-august","title":"PLY Magazine Issue 53 - Purpose","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePlease contact us if you wish to order back issues of PLY and we can try to add them to our next delivery, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePLY issue 53 - Purpose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWe are excited to offer print copies of this wonderful spinning magazine from the USA.  PLY is a well established magazine and is as informative and collectable as its sister publications WEFT (weaving) and PURL (knitting), taking a deep dive into a new spinning subject with each issue. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis issue looks at all the ways you can spin with a purpose. Although spinning up a gorgeous skein of yarn seems like a project in and of itself, ultimately most handspun yarn is used to create something else. The contributors explore how to spin with a purpose in mind, how to decide on a purpose for yarn that’s already been spun, and various ways to use handspun yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWant to know what you should think about when you’re planning a yarn for a specific purpose? You’ll find articles on how the choices you make affect the yarn, how to use various levels of sampling to get the yarn you want, and how to plan yarns for projects you intend to give to someone as a gift. And we can’t forget about planning yarns that will be friendly on our hands, both during spinning and for the intended use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhat about planning for specific crafts? Kira Dulaney does a deep dive on spinning yarns for crochet, going behind the question of twist direction to explore the effects of other yarn characteristics of various crochet stitches. A pair of articles explore different aspects of twist for weaving yarns. Other articles discuss spinning yarns for embroidery and crewelwork, and one article tackles spinning yarns for flatbed knitting machines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIf you’ve wondered how to spin a yarn that will work for an assigned pooling project, Carissa Browning has all the details, as well as a pair of cowls, one knit and one crochet, that use the assigned pooling technique. And Christopher Kale explains how to make an embroidered needle book using handspun silk embroidery thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue also looks at the idea of repurposing: using scraps for spinning projects and repurposing yarn from commercial garments, which might need some additional processing or spinning before you work with it. 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Cotton is the foundation of many weaving practices. Chances are, if you’re a weaver, you’ve woven with cotton, and probably very recently. This issue is a celebration and exploration of this humble and historied fibre. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJane Stafford opens the issue with a beautiful article about how cotton is the building block of her weaving, in all its different incarnations. From there we get the basics, including cotton types and differences, cotton counts, and the ins and outs of mercerization. The issue delves into natural dyeing; the differences in how cotton yarns are spun; and how to finish your cotton projects. We also challenge cotton with an article and experiment that tests what we’ve all heard about this staple in our weaving repertoire. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90070771 BCX8\"\u003eAnd of course, there are gorgeous projects that all feature this versatile yarn.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90070771 BCX8\"\u003eWe’ve\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90070771 BCX8\"\u003egot\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW90070771 BCX8\"\u003ekrokbragd\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90070771 BCX8\"\u003eplace mats from Angie Parker; a deflected \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW90070771 BCX8\"\u003edoubleweave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90070771 BCX8\"\u003e table runner from Natalie Drummond and Linda Gettmann; a pi scarf from Marian Stubenitsky; intricate towels from Janet Phillips; a stunning breezy tunic from Michele Belson; a bright blanket from Joanne Hall; and a travel wrap from Sandi Lemons. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90070771 BCX8\"\u003eThere’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90070771 BCX8\"\u003e enough in here to keep you weaving all \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW90070771 BCX8\"\u003eseason\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90070771 BCX8\"\u003e!  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90070771 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beyond Measure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62280546255235,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/0919\/7114\/files\/3_8094095a-2265-43f9-ab58-481555838bc7.jpg?v=1785604277"},{"product_id":"purl-magazine-issue-2-hands","title":"PURL Magazine Issue 2 - Hands - pre-order","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePURL issue 2 - Hands - this is a pre-order item with shipping due mid\/late November.  Anything ordered with it will be shipped at the same time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWe are excited to offer print copies of this new knitting magazine from the USA.  Following in the footsteps of sister publications PLY and WEFT, PURL promises to be just as informative and collectable, taking a deep dive into a new knitting subject with each issue. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second issue is all about Hands, which are integral to knitting. We start by digging into all the different styles and methods of knitting, looking at how we hold our needles and yarn, the efficiency and ergonomics of each knitting style, and what it means to be a left-handed knitter. The issue explores ergonomics to help us keep our hands healthy, with exercises you can do to stretch your hands and wrists and a look at some of the ergonomic needle options on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe explore the items we make for our hands: fingerless mitts, mittens, and gloves. Some article explore the fiber content for the yarn used in these items that need to stand up to wear and tear and how to fit any wear and tear that does occur. You’ll also find articles that talk about options for thumb placement and thumb gussets as well as tips for knitting the small circumference of the fingers of gloves. 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Typically we think of silk as shiny and strong, and it definitely can be that, but there is so much more to this fiber, and this issue does a deep dive into all the different types of silk that can be used for spinning as well as the different preps you can find for silk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe start off with a silk spinning primer from Coleen Nimetz to give you a foundation for working with this fiber, Michael Kelson explores different silks in top form, and Amelia Read Garripoli talks about spindle selection for silk spinning. Sprinkled throughout the issue are photos of silk in various forms and drafts, from top to cocoons to lap to mawata.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArticles explore blending silk with other fibers, looking at different blending tools and the percentages of silk in blends. 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