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Cristina Bernardi Shiffman

Menlo Park, California

An artist in multiple media by nature and by education, Cristina Shiffman is a knitter, sewist, potter, and photographer who also draws, paints, and dyes with natural materials. Cristina has been collaborating with MDK since 2017.

Cristina occasionally designs for knitters. Her pattern portfolio includes Mr. Boy, a classic saddle-shoulder pullover, and Blu, miniature jeans that will beat any other present at a baby shower.

Ann and Kay first met Cristina on the internet, when she commented on our blog in its early days and sent in more beautiful squares for the Afghanalong for Afghans than we could believe. You meet the best people on the internet, we find.

Contributions From Cristina Bernardi Shiffman

Botanica Knitalong: Resources Roundup

Come on in, the stranding is grand and the colors are splendid. Plus all the support you need!

Knit to This: In the Studio with Dee Hardwicke

"When knitters get together, we learn from each other." The Field Guide No. 25: Botanica party is off to an inspiring start.

I Made It with Atlas: Lounge Edition

Knitters are knocking off our socks ... and slippers ... with their FOs in our lofty, light-worsted yarn.

Pattern Scout: Olga Buraya-Kefelian

Ready, set, go down a rabbit hole into a wonderworld of innovative, chic designs.

Atlas Insider: My Cuatro Cowl

Joji Locatelli's wrap in a fun-sized, colorful neck warmer ... again! PLUS: A new Nell Knits design and a giveaway!

Atlas Insider: Serpentine!

We're revving up our Léttlopi engines for a different kind of knitalong. Plus a GIVEAWAY!

Knit to This: Everything Is Alive

The subjects of this brilliant interview series are objects with something to say about us.

Reunited: Brooklyn Haberdashery + MDK

Feels so good. So excited to bring this selection of notions and accessories from one of the very best producers of gear for makers.

I Made It with Atlas: Sojourn Shawl

Brandi Cheyenne Harper's ingeniously designed shawl is soft, light, and mighty in our light-worsted Rambouillet yarn.

Of Stars and Hedgehogs

...or why there are chandeliers in the Holiday Shop.

My Bright Wrap

A self portait in object.

Aperture Stole: Riffing

A pattern is a starting point.

Main Squeeze Pullover

Knit a pullover in three days? It could happen.

A Knitter’s Weekend: Chicago

A weekend could never be enough, but it's a good start.

A New Book for Natural Dyers

Principles, experiments, and results— a comprehensive and accessible guide to natural dyeing.

Via Veneto Table Runner

The Via Veneto Table Runner showcases the sterling qualities of linen--durability, heft, and crispness--and yields up a dining-room heirloom that future generations will fight over. Please note: this pattern is provided in digital PDF format only.

Baby Kimono

Three thousand Ravelers can't be wrong. We are still in love with this cleverly constructed, darling baby kimono by Cristina Shiffman. Please note: this pattern is provided in digital PDF format only.