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Julie’s innovative color-coded worksheet makes the process approachable and intuitive, replacing confusing “at the same time” instructions with an easy, line-by-line system that’s as practical as it is empowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1389\" data-start=\"992\"\u003eInside, you’ll find eight sweater patterns — including favorites like Emma A–C, Lizzie, Molly, Tallulah, and Tilda — plus detailed tutorials, clear illustrations, and links to video support for every technique. 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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, storied fiber. \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, Issue 6 gets into 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. The writers of WEFT 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. Discover patterns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90070771 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90070771 BCX8\"\u003efor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW90070771 BCX8\"\u003ekrokbragd \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","brand":"PLYtogether","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52547130654994,"sku":"30667763","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0815\/6993\/9730\/files\/WEFT_Issue6_Cover.jpg?v=1787592051"},{"product_id":"purl-issue-1-autumn-2026","title":"PURL: Issue 1, Autumn 2026: Cast On","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFrom the publishers of PLY and WEFT, comes the first issue of PURL—a new knitting magazine. Issue 1 is, appropriately all about 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? \u003cstrong\u003eKate Atherley\u003c\/strong\u003e has you covered. What about a double-sided cast on for toe-up socks? Not only does \u003cstrong\u003eTanis Lavallée\u003c\/strong\u003e 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? \u003cstrong\u003eAlissa Barton\u003c\/strong\u003e explains what happens during\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65535984 BCX8\"\u003ethis family of cast ons, while \u003cstrong\u003eSamantha Brunson\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eDenise Bayron\u003c\/strong\u003e\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 \u003cstrong\u003ePatty Lyons\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003eTina Tse\u003c\/strong\u003e to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW93471140 BCX8\"\u003emindful stretching to prepare for a new project from \u003cstrong\u003eLiza Laird\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 \u003cstrong\u003eSara Temme\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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 \u003cstrong\u003eLisa Toppin\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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. Don't miss out on this issue!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PLYtogether","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52612253450514,"sku":"PURL01","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0815\/6993\/9730\/files\/01PURLCastOnCover_25ac40bc-f94e-4c0a-acd8-248bf88f2a12.jpg?v=1787591287"},{"product_id":"ply-54","title":"PLY Magazine, Issue 54: Sericulture","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis issue explores a lustrous and versatile fiber: silk. 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. You’ll also learn about spinning silk for drape, for elasticity, and for luster; about dyeing silk with both acid dyes and natural dyes; and about how different finishing methods affect silk yarns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the issue wouldn’t be complete without explorations into the history of silk, from China to reeling with a Zaguri to recreating a Viking tablet-woven band to how silk has been used in the medical field. And Michael Cook shares his personal history with this Queen of Fibers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re experienced with spinning silk or you’ve never spun silk before, you don’t want to miss this issue!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PLYtogether","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52734456922386,"sku":"PLY-54","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0815\/6993\/9730\/files\/Ply-Issue54-sq.jpg?v=1790193897"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0815\/6993\/9730\/collections\/Laine8.jpg?v=1719540698","url":"https:\/\/fancywork.com\/collections\/books-patterns.oembed?page=2","provider":"Fancywork Yarn Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}