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This week we had the pleasure to bring back the gorgeous Beehive Yarns Audrey Sets in 5 brand newcolourways. Like last year 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 are created Read the full article…
This is my Modine jumper knitted in Genmou from Daruma. I love the colourful blocks on the yoke which are knitted using a mosaic knitting technique. Mosaic knitting uses slip stitches which means you are able to create multi-colour rows even though you are only ever knitting with one colour at a time. Project Info Read the full article…
For the second instalment of our Christmas Gift Guide, let’s have a look at big gifts for knitters, the more substantial presents that will delight the fabulous knitters & crocheters in your life. © YAK Beehive Yarns Audrey Sets: After last year’s success, the gorgeous Beehive Yarn Audrey Sets are back in 5 brand new Read the full article…
This year we’re dividing our Christmas gift guide into two parts. Gifts for knitters part one will focus on little stocking fillers also perfect for your secret Santa. Part two will look into the more substantial presents you might want to place under the tree. © YAK Logii Crystal Stitch Markers Although we’ve only just Read the full article…
As an avid knitter and crocheter, my yarn stash is somewhat out of control. When I got back into knitting in my early twenties (after a long hiatus in my teenage years) I went slightly mad with trying out new yarns. As I’ve refined my style and found what fibres / textures I do and Read the full article…
We are delighted to announce that we are once again hosting a Pom Pom trunk show – this time for the gorgeous collection from Issue 42, the Art of Abundance. © YAK The collection embraces maximalist aesthetics through glorious textures and plays on colours. The samples feel opulent, chic and reminiscent of the intricate designs 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…
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…
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