Radicle Threads Magazine
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Crochet: Animal Toy
Did you know the word for penguin is pronounced the same in Korean? It is a loan word as penguins do not naturally live in South Korea. The charming and silly nature of penguins makes this amigurumi a fun gift for all.
Knitting: Ankle Sock
Interstitial is an English adjective, meaning occurring in or occupying a small space. Choose a deep rich fingering weight yarn and a light playful variegated contrast for the swirling fully charted pattern. Mosaic colorwork will create tiny points of dancing light.
Knitting: Shorts
Ollin baby bloomers were inspired by the geometric designs found in Mexico’s pre-Hispanic time. Like the word itself meaning ‘movement’, these geometric designs have lived through many eras, including our own, reminding us of our roots and what our ancestors were capable of achieving.
Knitting: Cowl
The inspiration for this cowl was sparked by an architectural photo that showed patterns in vibrant sunburst colors. This sparked a textured knitting pattern with color bursts evoking a sunburst.
Knitting: Pullover
‘Traditions’ recreates a daily ritual in South Indian culture, tracing the MUGGU / KOLAM patterns at the entrance of a home. Patterns are created by weaving lines, drawn around dots and this practice is believed to invite Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, into the house.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Chaka is inspired by various decorations found in Islamic tile decoration and architecture. Arabic calligraphy was also used to draw inspiration for this design.
Knitting: Cowl
Moorish Moon is inspired by an Andalusian festival that takes place to mark the Arabic occupation of Spain; to celebrate a time when two very different cultures coexisted. The Festival takes place under the glow of more than 25,000 candles, enhanced by the illumination of the moon.
Crochet: Balaclava
The faux-knit look of this pattern is achieved using half-double crochet stitches placed in the back loops of the right side of the pattern. This is followed by half double crochet stitches placed in the 3rd loop of half double crochet stitches from the previous rounds on the wrong side of the pattern. Turned rows along the foundation half doub...