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…
A couple of weeks ago we were basking in the glorious sun on our lovely local beaches, and then we were back to wearing all our woollens in the snow! And now? Well who knows! We’ve packed this round up full of different patterns to suit anything the great British weather will throw at us. Read the full article…
It’s been two months since we began our informal Balaclava Kal after becoming obsessed with this vintage accessory and its modern comeback. We finished them just in time for, well, the warm, spring weather apparently!Whilst they might not get the most wear for the next several months, we’re still loving our winter accessory knits and wanted to show them Read the full article…
There were so many amazing pattern releases this month that it was very hard to narrow them down! Here are our top 7 knit and crochet pattern picks to help inspire you. © Claire McLean We’re kicking things off with the fantastic Dibiasky Sweater by Claire McLean, a top down circular yoke knit based on Jennifer Read the full article…
The first trunk show to visit YAK in, well, a long time! We’re thrilled to be currently hosting the beautiful collection from Pom Pom’s 40th issue, Dreamscape. This knitted dreamworld of a collection is inspired by the seemingly unstructured nature of dreams. Designers have explored this theme through the use of floaty fabrics, ethereal embellishments, loose gauge, Read the full article…
I don’t know about you, but the first month of 2022 seems to have gone by so fast! Whether that’s because we’ve been super busy in store with our 7th birthday celebrations and planning for the year ahead or maybe perhaps because the uncharacteristically warm weather for this time of year has brightened our moods Read the full article…
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…
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