Books and magazines

Books and magazines brings together a selection for knitters and crocheters looking for fresh creative ideas or wishing to explore a particular theme in greater depth. You can browse according to your interest in patterns, textures, décor or seasonal projects. Titles such as Tricots & Pulls Marin, Glitzer Maschen and Weihnachtsdorf Häkeln help you identify the theme that suits your next project.

Publications to choose according to your project

In this collection, your choice depends primarily on the technique and type of project indicated by each title. Some books explicitly mention knitting, crochet, patterns or structures. Muster & Motive Stricken and Maschen mit Struktur may therefore catch your eye if you are looking for visually engaging work involving patterns or raised textures, while Homedeko Häkeln points to a focus on crocheted décor.

Feel, shape retention, warmth and care are not characteristics of books and magazines: they depend on the yarns you select for your project. The publication provides a direction, after which you choose a yarn based on the desired result and the instructions actually provided for the relevant pattern.

This selection is ideal for exploring a range of projects, including nautical-inspired knitwear, Christmas socks, decorative creations or projects that highlight textured stitches, according to what the titles indicate. The wording of Strickexpress Grundlagenbuch 7042 sets it apart by identifying it as a book of fundamentals. This gives you a clear direction before selecting the necessary supplies.

How to choose your book or magazine

  • Start by identifying the stated technique. The terms Stricken and Häkeln found in some titles allow you to distinguish publications focused on knitting from those devoted to crochet. This initial check helps you avoid choosing solely according to the theme.
  • Do not choose your needles too early. Check the information for your selected pattern before purchasing your supplies. The needle or crochet hook size should be verified in the publication or on the relevant product page when listed there, rather than inferred from the title alone.
  • Determine the yarn quantity project by project. Rely solely on the information associated with the selected pattern when available. The quantity required may depend on the project you intend to make, so it cannot be established from this collection page.
  • Check every yarn pairing. Before using a Lang Yarns yarn for a pattern, compare the pattern’s requirements with the characteristics of the yarn you are considering. Making a swatch then helps you check the result before beginning the full project.
  • Choose a theme that will keep you motivated. You can focus on socks, patterns, textured stitches, décor or the world of Christmas, guided by titles such as Weihnachtssocken Häkeln & Stricken, Glitzer Maschen or Weihnachtsdorf Häkeln.

Torsades is an official Lang Yarns retailer. If you need advice before pairing a publication with a yarn, ask the shop for confirmation. For colours and shipping, consult the photographs and information actually displayed on each product page when placing your order.