What kind of knitter are you? Product or process? I don’t know about you but I’ve never really understood the term ‘process knitter’ or ‘product knitter’ never mind which one I am. My mum is a very skilled knitter and inspired me to start knitting a few years ago. I’d say I’m still relatively slow, Read the full article…
It’s been a long time coming but I have finally released the pattern for my Daisied cardigan. Daisied is a yoked cardigan featuring an all-over daisy motif, balloon sleeves and a seamless bottom-up construction. Body and sleeves are knit in the round separately before being joined at the underarm to work the yoke. The cardigan Read the full article…
The sun may be intermittent and the drizzle threatening in the grey skies might be putting you off slipping into your sandals but there are some glorious summer knitwear trends this season. Spring into summer may not be synonymous with those cosy knits we know and love but it is abundant in super cute polos, Read the full article…
CASCADING PEBBLES BY MICHELLE GRAY © Michelle Gray ©Michelle Gray We’re staring off with this beautiful crochet top by Michelle Gray called Cascading Pebbles. I love the high low detail of the hem line. It is worked from the bottom up in a lovely open-worked design. Lovetand would be a great match for this pattern. Read the full article…
How to wind a skein of yarn by hand can be the first fundamental step of any knitting or crochet project. At YAK every time we sell a skein of yarn to someone we say, “don’t forget to wind your skein!”. For every 10-20 customers that say “yeah, yeah, obviously” we will get 1 completely Read the full article…
My Caramel Latte jumper is knitted in Tarma Aran hand-dyed yarn by Fyberspates. I’ve had this pattern on my list for years, probably something like 9 years! I think what was stopping me from casting one was the thickness of the yarn needed. I tend to be drawn to light weight yarns and it’s really Read the full article…
I always find that the arrival of clear skies, fresh breezes and sunny weather puts me in the mood for organising my life and in turn, my knitting. And whilst I try to keep on top of my yarn stash organisation and do regular cleanings throughout the year, there is definitely something about those fresh Read the full article…
April always feels like a month of transition which is reflected in our knitting and crochet pattern choices this month. Some days you can dress like it’s full blown spring in light tops and no tights. The next you’re back in your woollies and a coat. OFF THE GRID BY AFIFA © Afifa Off the Read the full article…
You may remember Beth from our Beehive Yarns Sock Kits last December, they were such a hit that when we decided to run a little pop up to celebrate Yarn Store Day we just had to invite her back! For two weeks starting on Saturday 30th April for YSD we will have two of her bases Read the full article…
Not to be confused with Yarn Shop Day which was created by Lets Knit, Yarn Store Day is an international event created by the TNNA that aims to highlight the bricks and mortar wool shops around the world, the small businesses that empower their local community of knitters, crocheters and crafters through providing products, classes Read the full article…
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