Mohair is having a moment and we don’t mind one bit, especially as we welcomed some brand new mohair from Onion to our shelves this week. Something we are really excited about is mixing mohair with another yarn to make the most of two different fibres and to create some really interesting textures. Here are two Read the full article…
Its time for our November Pattern Round Up where we try and decide some of our fave patterns which have come out this month! Its hit a cold snap and we are looking for layers! The more knitted layers the better please. Tensho by Beatrice Perron Dahlen is a gorgeous yoked pull over knit from the Read the full article…
Our monthly selection of the best bits from around the web. Southampton University’s Knitting Reference Library is a mine of information about knitting practices in the Victorian era and 20th century. This online collection is open access and includes over than 300 knitting books, pamphlets, stitchionaries, catalogues and single patterns. Due to copyright protection, single patterns only show their cover Read the full article…
Need some inspiration for a future project? We hope this Round Up will gives you some ideas on what to cast on next! Summer Bursts in June is a sport weight shawl which should appeal to knitters fond of brioche and subtle colour work. The lace sections lighten the whole look of the shawl, giving it a nice summer feel. Read the full article…
Our monthly review of our favourites patterns from Ravelry – for this Round Up we looked into textured knits which always look so good in plain and semi-solid colours! With its loose fit, eye let motif and 3/4 lenght dolman sleeves, Sparkle Up by Dieuwke van Mulligen would be a great jumper to wear over the spring and summer seasons. The Read the full article…
To keep ourselves in the Spring mood set up by our last Round Up, this month we’ll continue introducing more light knits made with lovely summer fibers, enjoy! The Flycatchers Socks by Virginia Sattler-Reimer caught our attention for their unusual lace and cable motifs on the top of the feet. The lace would have the advantage to make the socks Read the full article…
In little more than two weeks, we’ll joyfully celebrate the advent of Spring, the return of sunlight and blooming nature. So for this Round Up we selected light cardigans, jumpers and accessories that will perfectly suit those warmer months of the mid-season. Two of our favourite publications were also released this February: Pom Pom Quarterly – Spring Read the full article…
It’s that time of the month again when we like to share with you our favourite patterns recently released onto Ravelry. For this Round Up we dug into textured and colourful knits, with also a touch of crochet and home wears. Enjoy! First on the list are those lovely socks, Fort Grey by Fiona Alice, published Read the full article…
Although we have just began a new year full of hope and good resolutions, let’s take a last glimpse back the end of 2016 and the beautiful patterns released in December. When everyone was busy eating turkey and Christmas cake, some gorgeous patterns made their way onto Ravelry, here is the selection of our four favourites. And what Read the full article…
It’s that time of the month again we’d like to share with you our selection of the best patterns that just made their way onto Ravelry. December only just began but we can already feel the End of Year Season mania approaching. So in between organizing the next Crimbo do with your mates, and finding presents for your family, what Read the full article…
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