Welcome to The Knitting Explorer—where every thread tells a story, and every stitch is a piece of history.
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I disappeared from here for almost two years. In the meantime, I grew a human, knitted an entire newborn wardrobe that never fit him, moved apartments, changed jobs, and kept knitting whenever I could. Today, The Knitting Explorer is back.
From the fascinating history of Gansey sweaters to yarn shop discoveries in Barcelona and London—and even a game-changing lint remover—these are the random bits that have filled my knitting notebook lately.
Last week, we took a journey through the Spring/Summer 2025 fashion shows, exploring how the runways are reshaping knitwear for the season ahead.
Discover the Latest Knitwear Insights and Trends from Spring/Summer 2025 Fashion Weeks in Paris, London, and Milan and how runway styles are inspiring next season’s knitwear creations.
The WIPs of a Wandering Knitter
A knitter's quest for authentic Peruvian yarn, from ancient textile treasures to elusive vicuña fibers. Unravel the complexities of traditional crafts in a world of fast fashion.
How old is your oldest Work in Progress?
...And my stash-hoarding adventures
What I have been up to lately
Embracing the Simple Magic of Knitting
