A fond, bittersweet farewell to Digits & Threads, and a look ahead to our future in books, from co-founder Kim Werker.
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Digits & Threads is no longer publishing new content, but please enjoy the archives, which will remain available through the summer of 2025.
The Member-Supported Online Magazine for Canadian Fibre and Textile Arts, Crafts & Industry
Feature articles explore topics ranging from where Canadian yarn comes from to what happens to a quilt when we discard it to how we can make sure the clothes we make fit us well, no matter our measurements.
Digits & Threads is exclusively about Canadian art and craft.
Indigenous communities hold vast fibre- and textile knowledge and have rich traditions of craft, art and stewardship; we work to establish and nurture relationships with Indigenous makers and writers.
Fibre- and textile-based works, like all things, are made within a greater context. We shine light on the interconnectedness of agriculture, manufacturing, consumption and disposal; of sustainability, social and economic justice, accessibility, diversity and inclusivity.
Recently Published
A Farewell From D&T Co-Founder Kate Atherley
A personal note from Kate Atherley, our co-founder and first editorial director.
Timeless Crochet Cables Throw
[For Studio Members] A pattern for a cabled crochet blanket from designer Leanna Haughian. The pattern is approachable for crocheters of many skill levels. The accompanying tutorial guides users through the pattern charts.
Reading Crochet Charts
[For Studio Members] Crochet designer Leanna Haughian shares her detailed tutorial on reading crochet charts. Helpful when making the Timeless Crochet Cables Throw, and as a general tool to help build your confidence with reading and working from crochet pattern charts.
The Creative World of Arounna Khounnoraj
For multi-disciplinary artist and maker Arounna Khounnoraj, creativity is everywhere! Step into Arounna’s world and experience the maker’s hand in everything she creates, from the lush colours to the simple-but-striking patterns.
Letter from the Editor: Creativity Is a Gift
Editor Michelle Woodvine looks back on the past four years with Digits & Threads with gratitude—and challenges us all to keep creating and sharing our wonder with the world.
Top 10 Fit Tips for Hand-Knit and Crochet Garments
Sweater fit expert Kim McBrien Evans shares her top ten tips for making knit and crochet garments that fit well on any body.
Building an Adaptable Wardrobe for Pregnancy and Beyond
A textile artist shares her strategies for adapting your wardrobe to accommodate the physical changes a body experiences during and after pregnancy, while minimizing your textile-use footprint.
Top-Down Hat for Babies and Kids: A Knitting Pattern
A knitted hat pattern sized for babies and children, worked from the top down, with instructions for worsted weight and sock yarn. This pattern is adapted from Kate Atherley’s book “Custom-Fit Hats.”