We’ve got something cooking for you… I know you guys like to follow our WIPs and read about our completed projects so this time I’ve decided to take it a step further by running our first ever email series! Sign up and you will embark on a knitting journey to the Shetland Islands following along Read the full article…
Can you believe it’s already September? If the return of Autumn knitting is usually a pleasant prospect, this year we wouldn’t mind enjoying the warmth of an Indian summer for a little while longer. In this round up we’ll celebrate these last opportunities for wearing shorts and t shirts through a collection of light lacy Read the full article…
I am please to finally share with you a preview of my Grunge & Glory cowl! Again this is a project which took me a while to finish but somehow this seems to be a recurring theme for me at the moment… I had the idea of knitting a stranded cowl with an allover daisy Read the full article…
You know us we love a good summer blend. When we talk about summer yarn we are referring to these light weight bases spun from plant fibres that are highly breathable and cool to wear. Something you would use to knit yourself a top, a light jumper or a cardigan. Usually yarns in our summer Read the full article…
Our monthly round-up of our favourite Ravelry releases! This one’s is full of summer dreams. © Allison Cribbs This loose and lacey top Easy Teeasy by Allison Cribbs looks like the perfect easy breezy summer top to throw on once temperatures start to rise. Moya DK would be the perfect match. This light cotton will Read the full article…
For the past three years linen has been experiencing a resurgence within the fashion industry. This ancient fibre however is nothing of a fad. Fragments of linen more than 34 000 years old were excavated in a cave in Georgia making linen the oldest fibre known to have been used to make fabric. The reason Read the full article…
Ever since we received them we’ve been loving our beautiful Sandnes Garn Alpakka, Merinoull and Alpakka Ull. An icon of the Norwegian wool industry, Sandnes Garn are renowned for their high quality yet affordable yarns and their elegant pattern designs. Less known in the UK they recently gain prominence through their collaboration with established designers like PetiteKnit. Here follows our top fun Read the full article…
This post is all about the amazing job Rob, our superstar lockdown courier did during lockdown and the thank you jumper I knitted him. You might have seen him out and about or coming to your door! The announcement on Sunday 24th March that all none essential shops must close didn’t come as too much Read the full article…
Interchangeables, circulars, DPNs, straights, bamboo, steel: there are so many options when it comes to needles and as a beginner it can be overwhelming. Although finding the right needles is mostly a matter of personal preference there are definitely key characteristics to think about when getting a new pair. 1. Straight Needles. The traditional needles Read the full article…
Our monthly round-up of our favourite Ravelry releases! (c) Sari Norland Sari Nordlund has designed a quintessentially Monica Geller top that will delight the fans of the show. First spotted in the episode The One With The Ick Factor, short sleeves pullovers became a staple of Monica’s wardrobe during the show first season. Keep it light and cool Read the full article…
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