For decades, Vogue Knitting has stood at the intersection of fashion, hand-making, and creativity. A beloved cultural touchstone, Vogue Knitting was originally launched in 1932 by Condé Nast and later published by SOHO Publishing. In addition to showcasing knitting and crochet stalwarts including Debbie Bliss, Nicky Epstein, Melissa Leapman, Lily Chin, and Elizabeth Zimmerman, the magazine has stood at the intersection of fashion, craftsmanship, and creativity.
More than a magazine, it has been at the forefront of the knitting and crochet industry, elevating hand-knitting from hobby to high design. While the magazine itself is no longer published, the Vogue Knitting brand lives on through its patterns, events, and the passionate community that continues to shape modern knitting.
Vogue Knitting’s Evolution: Reflecting Fashion and Culture
From its earliest days, Vogue Knitting distinguished itself by treating knitwear as fashion—not just craft. Each issue translated runway trends into technically sophisticated patterns, pairing couture-level aesthetics with rigorous instruction. Sweeping silhouettes, innovative stitchwork, and collaborations with top designers set a new bar for what hand-knitted garments could be. Over the years, Vogue Knitting has collaborated with runway designers including Missoni, Calvin Klein, and Isaac Mizrahi.
In the last 40 years, the magazine expanded its editorial voice to reflect broader cultural shifts: sustainability, global design influences, and the growing visibility of independent makers. Showcasing influential knitters in popular culture including Michelle Obama, Martha Stewart, and Krysten Ritter, Vogue Knitting hasn’t just followed fashion—it helped define it for knitters and crocheters who wanted their work to be bold, modern, and expressive.
[Pictured: Corner Block Shawl]
Vogue Knitting Today: A Thriving Community
With its Vogue Knitting LIVE events, the brand has evolved into an in-person and virtual gathering place for knitters of all levels. These events have become known for:
- World-class workshops with leading designers and instructors
- Fashion-forward runway shows and exhibitions
- A vibrant marketplace connecting knitters directly with yarn brands and toolmakers
- Artist showcases
- A sense of belonging that transformed attendees into lifelong members of the Vogue Knitting ecosystem
In addition, Vogue Knitting’s digital pattern library is now available on GoSadi, ensuring that decades of iconic designs remain accessible to knitters around the world. From timeless classics to daring, fashion-led statements, these patterns continue to inspire new generations—now supported by modern tools for discovery, organization, and making.
Vogue Knitting: A Timeless Influence
[Pictured: Chafer Scarf, Wyngate Pullover, Dora Asymmetric V-Neck Placket, Starlight Drop Shoulder Pullover]
Vogue Knitting’s influence can be felt everywhere in contemporary knitting: in the confidence to treat garments as art, in the expectation of editorial-quality design, and in the idea that craft deserves a seat at the fashion table. The brand has proven that hand-knitting can be aspirational, inclusive, and endlessly innovative.
Whether you’re picking up a copy of one of its classic knitting tomes (like Vogue Knitting: the Ultimate Knitting Book or Vogue Knitting: The Ultimate Stitch Dictionary—both consistently on the Amazon Bestsellers list for Knitting/Crochet books) or you’re attending one of their live events like Vogue Knitting LIVE in New York City this January 29–February 1, you’re continuing in the footsteps of generations of knitters.
Ready to knit a piece of history? Explore the full Vogue Knitting pattern collection on GoSadi and bring this iconic legacy to life—one stitch at a time.
