The story behind Rauwerk is one of a kind. From a career in Haute Couture to starting her own yarn label Christine has managed to reinvent herself while creating a unique product. Her passion for high quality fibres and her commitment to sustainability emanate from her work. As fellow Brightonians we were curious to hear Read the full article…
There are Round Ups that are tricky to put together. Ravelry gets so over saturated, good patterns gets lost in the daily flow of new releases. This one wasn’t one of them. If anything we really had to make an effort to narrow them down to ‘only’ 8 picks. © Sasha Hyre First up is Read the full article…
Last month we’ve had the pleasure to welcome Rauwerk Sport into the shop. Having known Christine – creator of the brand – for a few years and seen the inception of Rauwerk, it feels great to now be able to share it with the rest of the Brighton knitting community. © Rauwerk Rauwerk is all Read the full article…
You have to be practical with your summer knitwear. A good summer fibre should be light weight and breathable. Something sturdy that you can throw in your washing machine with no risk of major damage. You are more likely to sweat in your summer clothes so picking up a yarn that can easily be washed Read the full article…
Admittedly I haven’t been the most proficient knitter lately. In the first year and an half of my knitting journey I have made a whole bunch of stuff that I ended up not wearing as much as I expected. Now I am trying to choose my projects a bit more carefully. By being more picky Read the full article…
A special Round Up this month as we’re featuring no less than 8 knitting patterns. Enjoy! © yamagara Lariat by Yamagara is a lovely 4ply top worked flat from the bottom up. It features a v-neck and a lace panel at the back. A twisted cable runs along the centre front and back as well Read the full article…
Last week we taught you the importance of swatching. We explained that in most cases if your gauge is off you should go up or down a needle size to get the right stitch count. Sometime however you might find that even if the gauge is right, the fabric feels a little bit too stiff Read the full article…
When you are new to knitting finding the right yarn for a project may seem complicated. Especially if you are still unfamiliar with the jargon. With so many yarns and patterns now available, understanding how to substitute one yarn for another is very useful. It helps you planning ahead for future projects and gives you Read the full article…
Last autumn the Fibre Co. collaborated with their favourites indie designers to create a collection of patterns using their newest yarn Lore. Seventeen designers took part in the project resulting in the creation of 21 beautiful garments and accessories. Already having been won over by Lore we were eager to get our hands onto the Read the full article…
Nothing beats Brighton in May. Days are getting warmer and with the hustle and bustle of the Fringe and Brighton Festival the whole city is buzzing with a great pre-summer vibe. The sunny days have also given us new ideas about what to wear and knit this summer. Here is our top 4 of this Read the full article…
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