We may have, ever so slightly, gotten a little bit balaclava obsessed over here at YAK recently! This winter accessory is the newest trend and we’ve been seeing so many amazing designs out there. To celebrate our new favourite item we thought we’d run a fun little KAL, whilst also sharing some amazing inspiration to show you Read the full article…
We’re enjoying a little bit of calm after the frenzy that has been the festive season, and along with that means finding inspiration for the first cast on of 2022. Whether you want to start the year with some small accessories, or make yourself a whole jumper, this round up is full of snuggly knits Read the full article…
Post Christmas is always a great time of year to re-evaluate our lives and think about the things we want to achieve in the coming year . One of the amazing things about knitting is that there is always something new to learn and the start of a new year is the perfect time to Read the full article…
With the cold weather and the seasonal festivities just around the corner it’s the perfect time to cast on another knit! We’ve selected a handful of patterns to help inspire your next project, from traditional colourwork to classic cable sweaters with a twist, this round up has a little bit of everything. © Birger Berge We’re Read the full article…
Buying for a knitting or crochet enthusiast or dropping a few hints to your loved ones? This gift guide shows you the best crafting gifts. From stocking fillers to more substantial things for under the tree. Category: Stocking Fillers © YAK Kelmscott Tiny Scissors – Tiny enough to fit in any knitter’s tool case. Bring a pop Read the full article…
This week we added some exciting new goodies to our store, in the form of these stunning limited edition yarn sets by Beehive Yarns. Each set comes with 100g (425m) of a main, variegated yarn alongside three complimentary mini skeins each of 25g (85m). All together that’s 680m of hand dyed yarn goodness! These sets Read the full article…
Like many new colourwork knitters, when I begun my Half Moon Tee I forgot to account for the difference in tension between my stockinette and stranded sections. My colourwork sections were too tight which resulted in the right side of the fabric puckering, this not only makes the motif uneven but can also change the overall Read the full article…
There’s no denying that Autumn is a fabulous time for pattern releases and this year was no exception! It was hard to narrow down the choices, but we have a selected several wonderful knit and crochet projects to inspire you this season. ©Valerie Ng First up is the stunning Semitone by Valerie Ng, from the Read the full article…
This year I decided to challenge myself with my knitting and try out new techniques that I’ve been avoiding, one of which had been stranded colourwork. I absolutely love the look of yoke sweaters and traditional fair isle but it is very out of my usual style, so much so that I think I would Read the full article…
We know, we know, it’s barely the end of October and we’re talking about Christmas already? Whilst it may seem a little soon for some, there is actually only 8 weeks until the big day is here. That means only 56 more days to knit up some festive gifts for your friends and family! We’ve compiled Read the full article…
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