In Issue 6, we’re taking a look upward and beyond as a gentle reminder to not forget to look skyward, to see the beauty above, to take a breath of fresh air.

The 12 knitting patterns we’re so excited to share with you are inspired by everything we see when we take our eyes off the ground – the sky, the clouds, the buildings, the trees, the texture, the light. They’re complemented by the works of our artists and writers who remind us to stay present and connected, no matter where we are and what we see.

With Making Stories Magazine, we strive to feature companies and makers who focus on sustainability, transparency, fairness and equity in their work. We love telling their stories and hope to inspire and enable crafters to make conscious and informed decisions about the materials they use and companies they support. 

Designs by 

Audrey Borrego, Ayano Tanaka, Elena Solier Jansá, Emily Joy Rickard, Fiona Alice, Julia Exner, Kjerstin Rovetta, Ksenia Naidyon, Makenzie Alvarez, Susan Schälder, Valentina Cosciani

Contributions by

Deborah Stack, Luuanne Chau, Susan Chin