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It’s a Wrap…
A fond, bittersweet farewell to Digits & Threads, and a look ahead to our future in books, from co-founder Kim Werker.
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.
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An Important Announcement
With a mix of emotions, we're announcing that co-founder Kate Atherley is permanently stepping away from Nine Ten Publications. Kate navigated a very intense and challenging year personally; so much so that she went on leave back in March. This summer, Kate came to...
It’s a Wrap…
I started working in craft publishing by accident, after a decade during which I managed, as an otherwise fairly self-aware person, to be unaware that of course I should work in publishing. Wholesale ignoring why my high school English teacher forced me to join the...
A Farewell From D&T Co-Founder Kate Atherley
Goodness. How to say goodbye to Digits & Threads. I don’t know that I can, at least not in fewer than 3,000 words. I just want to say thank you. Thank you to our contributors. Thank you to all our members and supporters. Thank you to Zoe Desborough for their...
Timeless Crochet Cables Throw
The Timeless Cables Throw is the perfect blend of modern design and timeless elegance. Featuring bold crochet cables framed by simple textures, this blanket brings both warmth and sophistication to your space. Whether draped over your favorite chair or layered on your...
Reading Crochet Charts
As a support for the Timeless Crochet Cables Throw pattern, designer Leanna Haughian has provided a tutorial for reading crochet charts. Whether you're making this particular design or another project, this handy guide is helpful for users at all skill levels. Get the...
The Creative World of Arounna Khounnoraj
Evidence of the maker’s hand is present in everything Arounna Khounnoraj creates. The organic shapes and soothing, saturated colours of her work—prints, bags, tools, books and more—embody a sense of serenity that recalls the dappled sunlight of a quiet summer...
Letter from the Editor: Creativity Is a Gift
We are all creative. Whether it's modifying the handle of a punch-needle tool so it fits more comfortably in your hand, experimenting with natural dyes, designing size-inclusive knitting patterns, running a sheep farm, advocating for a sustainable eco-friendly fibre...
Top 10 Fit Tips for Hand-Knit and Crochet Garments
A personal note from Kim McBrien Evans: This is my last article with Digits & Threads, and I want to take a moment to thank Kim Werker, Kate Atherley, and Michelle Woodvine for four years of saying yes to my article ideas, supporting my passion and activism for...
Building an Adaptable Wardrobe for Pregnancy and Beyond
The changes that the human body goes through to accommodate a pregnancy are wondrous. Infinitesimal cells duplicate a hundred thousand times over to become our precious baby—and the body undergoes many more changes to accommodate and nourish their growth....
Top-Down Hat for Babies and Kids: A Knitting Pattern
It’s the middle of December. I don’t think, at this point, it’s correct to suggest that “Winter is Coming.” It’s here. As is the gift-giving season. In both cases, a hat seems entirely appropriate. A hat-knitting project at this time of year meets so many needs:...
November 2024 Studio Hours Recap: Andrea Tsang Jackson on Quilting
Our November Studio Hours was bittersweet. It was the last time the Digits & Threads Studio Members would gather with a guest speaker. Our presenter, though, inspired us with great new material coming from our publisher, Nine Ten Publications. We had an...
Letter from the Editor: Quilts
Maybe it’s the gloominess of the overcast mid-November days here in Toronto, or maybe it’s the state of the world (Spoiler Alert: It’s both), but these past few weeks have felt particularly overwhelming. And for me, when life gets a little too heavy, the perfect...
The Secret Codes: African Nova Scotian Quilts
Whenever I visit Tkaronto/Toronto, I always visit the Textile Museum of Canada. The museum regularly stages one or two major exhibitions of textile-based art, and it contains a delightful gift and book shop, a library, and an incredible, accessible community fibre...