The kids are back at school, the nights are getting darker and the rain is out in full force – Autumn is definitely here! We’ve picked a half a dozen patterns from the last months releases to get you fully in the mood for the colder weather, perfect projects to curl up on the sofa Read the full article…
Fleece – or wool – varies from one breed of sheep to another, carrying specific structural elements that impact the softness, strength and drape of the yarn. Knowing about the fleece produced by different breeds of sheep is a good way to understand what to look for when buying wool for a new project. Depending Read the full article…
This summer I have become slightly obsessed with lace work knits, and with one crop top pattern in particular. The Lydia 2.0 Top by Ivy and Autumn is a low back crop top with beautiful lace detailing at the bottom – which is a modified version of a Hitomi Shida Japanese lace motif. The perfect summer Read the full article…
Where has the summer gone? It seems to have passed by as quickly as it arrived! Whilst we will miss the hot summer days spent lounging outside, we’re also looking forward to rustic autumn knits. In this round up we’ve selected a range of projects – for those who aren’t quite ready to give up Read the full article…
The summer holidays are here and we’ve got a pattern round up packed full of knitting projects to take away with you! © yamagara Lets kick things off with Rail Travel by yamagara, a lightweight ribbed jumper with textured stitches and stripes reminiscent of railway lines. Knit with a summer blend such as CaMaRose Organic Read the full article…
Can you believe we’re already in July? As some of you are getting ready to go on holiday, you may still wonder what project to pack and what project to leave behind? I always leave with hope of getting a lot of knitting done and although it doesn’t always work as planned it’s nice to Read the full article…
June 2021 marks the 51st annual celebration of Pride, which began in 1970 as a march to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall Uprisings; a pivotal moment in LGBTQ+ history. With modern day parties and parades it’s easy to forget to true meaning of pride – a celebration of the revolutionary events of The Stonewall Inn, a Read the full article…
After completing my Elowen Raglan, amongst several more simple knits, I decided I wanted to try my hand at lacework. Lace is one of the most interesting fabrics out there, it has an air of romance and femininity whilst still being edgy. It is one of my favourite fabrics to wear, and yet, I had Read the full article…
May has been an interesting month to say the least! From sun to snow we’ve had every weather imaginable, the majority of which was the perfect excuse for some guilt-free knitting. We’re here with our monthly round up of newly released knitting patterns, and we’ve tried to pick a knit for whatever the British climate Read the full article…
April started out with such beautiful weather, but the last week or so has been very hit and miss – at least in Brighton! It’s left us wondering whether to continue with summer knits, or to try and fit in one last cosy project before the warm weather fully comes around. We’ve selected a handful Read the full article…
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