Pom Pom Quarterly
Pom Pom was founded in 2012 as a quarterly that presents knitting, crochet, and craft in the modern, beautiful, and meaningful way. Mainly conceived as a collection of patterns complemented by thoughtful writing and useful tutorials, it also celebrates the joy of making, hopefully without taking it all too seriously!
Spring 2024 Issue 48 Final Issue of Pom Pom Quarterly Pre Order now, available in store from 18 January. Preorders will be posted on 15 January.
THE FINAL ISSUE
It is with bittersweet pride that we present the 48th and final issue of Pom Pom Quarterly. The title of this edition, Check Mate, has many meanings to us at this time, but most importantly, it marks the end of a wonderful journey. This knitted and crocheted ode to wovens includes patterns we believe any maker will be proud to create. With two needles or a hook, these designs were inspired by the beauty of weaving and pay a special tribute to this ancient sister craft.
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SIZING DETAILS
|
Middlebrooks (double knit woven scarf) |
One Size: 163.5cm / 64¼ " long x 22cm / 8¾ " wide |
| Rya (fringed top) |
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) |
| Ordito (socks) |
Sizes: 1 (2, 3) Finished foot circumference: 16.5 (19.5, 22)cm / 6½ (7¾ , 8¾)" - to be worn with 4-6.5cm / 1½ -2½ " negative ease |
| Convergence (crochet split hem vest) |
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) |
| Roosie (fingerless mitts) |
Sizes: 1 (2, 3) |
| Coverlet (funnel neck colourwork pullover) |
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) |
| Tuskaft (plaid vest) |
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) |
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Selvedge (seed stitch scarf) |
One size: 140cm / 55" long x 40cm / 15¾ " wide, excluding fringe |
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Tapestry (hat) |
Sizes: 1 (2, 3) |
| Fortuna's Wheel Trousers |
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) |
| Fortuna's Wheel Pullover |
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) Finished chest (fullest point) circumference: 117 (127, 135, 147, 157, 167, 177)cm / 46 (50, 53¼, 58, 62, 67, 71)" – to be worn with 25.5-38cm / 10-15" positive ease |
Winter 2023 Issue 47
Pom Pom has always been a celebration of colour in knit and crochet form and this issue is no different. We love colour so much that often we try and get as much of it into each piece as we can, but for this monochrome-themed issue we wanted to see what could be done with fabrics that used more subtle tonal differences within a single hue, or closely related ones.
In this issue, our designers played with depth, saturation, and brightness; maximum impact with minimum contrast.
In addition to our makes we have an interview with Dana Williams-Johnson who answers our eager questions about her PhD dissertation that centres around knitting and representation of Black women in the online crafting community.
We also have a winter-friendly recipe by Fi Churchman.
Featuring designs by: Sara Ottosson // Rebecca Clow // Alessandra Gropazzi // Alexandra Liang // Tetyana Vyazovska // Marie Régnier // Fiona Alice // Catie Robbins // Jesu Camus // Allison Lutes
Your purchase of the print magazine also includes access to a digital copy.
SIZING DETAILS
|
Celadon (fuzzy hat) |
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) To fit head circumference: 50.5-52.5 (53-55, 56-58, 58.5-60.5, 61-63)cm / 20-20¾ (21-21¾ , 22-23, 23-24, 24-25)" |
| Viridian (textured cardigan) |
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) Finished chest (fullest point) circumference: 95 (104, 112, 121, 129, 138, 147, 155, 164)cm / 37½ (41, 44, 47½ , 51, 54, 58, 61, 64½)" - to be worn with 10-17.5cm / 4-7" positive ease. |
| Chiaroscuro (twisted scarf) | One size: 165cm / 65" long x 23cm / 9" wide. |
| Anjou (slip-stitch, colourwork pullover) |
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) Finished chest (fullest point) circumference: 87 (93, 107, 113, 127, 133, 140, 153, 160)cm / 34 (36¾ , 42, 44½ , 50, 52½ , 55, 60½ , 63)" - to be worn with 5-20cm / 2-8" positive ease. |
| Cyanotype (layered mittens) |
Sizes: 1 (2, 3) Finished hand circumference: 15.5 (16.5, 17.5)cm / 6 (6½ , 7)" - to be worn with 2.5cm / 1" negative ease Sample shown is size 2. |
| Giverny (rib skirt) |
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) Waist circumference (stretched): 58 (63, 71, 81, 91, 101, 111, 116, 124, 127)cm / 23 (25, 28, 32, 36, 39¾, 43¾ , 45¾, 49, 50)" – to be worn with 0-5cm / 0-2" of negative ease. |
| Calluna (banded relaxed raglan) |
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) Finished chest (fullest point) circumference: 112 (122, 132, 142, 152.5, 162.5, 172.5, 183, 193)cm / 44 (48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72, 76)" - to be worn with approx. 30.5-35.5cm / 12-14" positive ease. |
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Redware (garter stitch mini shawl) |
One size: 115cm / 45¼ long x 32cm / 12½" deep |
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Tellin (soft slip-stitch pullover) |
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) Finished body circumference (after raglan divide): 101 (108, 125, 132, 139, 149.5, 156.5, 167)cm / 39¾ (42½, 49¼, 52, 54¾, 59, 61½, 65¾)" – to be worn with 10-15 cm / 4-6" positive ease. |
| Thulite (colour-block socks) |
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4) Finished circumference (unstretched): 17 (20, 23, 26)cm / 7 (8, 9, 10)" - to be worn with 0-1cm / 0-½ " positive ease. |
Autumn 2023 Issue 46
Issue 46 - Guest Editor: Candice English of The Farmer's Daughter Fibers
Collaborating with creatives we admire is one of the great joys of making Pom Pom. Candice English of The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers has been an inspiration to us for a long time, both as a dyer and as an advocate for Indigenous women. We are thrilled to welcome Candice as Guest Editor for this issue.
Candice has brought a fresh perspective to these pages, along with her distinctive aesthetic, drawing from both her Indigenous roots and life in the American West. We are so grateful to her for sharing herself, her work, and her family with us. It’s an honour to be trusted with the stories and creativity of each contributor to this autumn issue.
The patterns in this issue are a representation of hard and soft duality in the American West. The hard work embedded in the people of Montana is a result of the softness you find in the spirit of Indigenous homelands. You will find classic designs that can be worn in utilitarian ways but also jazzed up a bit for social outings.
Featuring designs by: Allison Lutes // Esti Juango // Elena Solier Jansà // Natalie Bullock // Sandy Jones // Lindsey Fowler // Lena Zharichenko // Lee Ann Yazzie // Imke von Nathusius // Tin Can Knits
DIGITAL DOWNLOADS
Your purchase of the print magazine also includes access to a digital copy.
SIZING DETAILS
| Starflight (star motif socks) |
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4) |
| Chinook Winds (fringed pullover) |
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) Finished chest (fullest point) circumference: 91 (101, 111, 121, 131, 141, 151, 161, 171, 181)cm / 35¾ (39¾ , 43¾ , 47¾ , 51½ , 55½ , 59½ , 63½ , 67½ , 71¼)" – to be worn with up to 20cm / 8" positive ease |
| Golden Grass Shawl | One size: 250cm / 98½ " wide x 75cm / 29½ " deep? |
| Drover (colourwork pullover) |
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) |
| Rising Sun (crochet bag) | One size: 25.5cm / 10" square, not including strap |
| Yearling (slip stitch hat) |
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4) |
| Bunkhouse (bobble pullover) |
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) Finished chest (fullest point) circumference: 91 (97, 107, 117, 127, 137, 147, 163, 178, 193)cm / 36 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 64, 70, 76)"- to be worn with approx. 15cm / 6" positive ease.? |
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Ts’aa’ (colourwork socks) |
Sizes: 1 (2, 3) Finished foot circumference (unstretched):19 (21.5, 24)cm / 7½ (8½ , 9½)" |
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Prairie Skies (granny square pullover) |
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) |
| Badger Creek (mittens) |
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) |