December 2021
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What George Knits - Best Beret
It's the time of year for speedy knits for speedy gifts and with Christmas getting closer the speedier the better. So enter the Best Beret. I've knit this for a friend but I kind of want to keep it for myself! The Best Beret pattern is simple and quick to knit and comes with two size options, two silhouette options... -
What George Knits - Shawlography Shawl
Another Stephen West Mystery Knit-A-Long came a long in October and I was a bit on the fence about taking part. But then an idea entered my head and I couldn't get it out. What about knitting it in lace? The MKAL shawls are always huge, so it shrinking it down a bit would be OK I thought. Whats more... -
Knitters Gift Guide - Kits
So we said we were looking at everything else but yarn, but how could we resist! This post though is dedicated to kits. Carefully curated bundles of yarn to complete a whole project. These are not just random skeins, but the whole project potential. Is there something a knitting friend has been dreaming of making but not had the yarn... -
Virtual Knit Night December 9th
We're heading into another Christmas with the pandemic hanging over us all, affecting business, work-life, travelling and hopeful plans to see our families and friends. I don't know about you, but I definitely need a break from it all, and tonight is our golden opportunity to do exactly that. Let's hang out and knit! I'm struggling with finishing my gift... -
Yarn Pairings for Laine Issue 13
I love winter issues of magazines. There is something so tempting at the thought of hunkering down on a dark evening sipping a warm mug of hot chocolate. Letting your eye wander from project to project, enjoying the pages of endless inspiration before you. Laine is one of those magazines you can get lost in, sumptuously photographed and beautifully produced... -
Knitters Gift Guide - Tools
Is that the distant sound of sleigh bells I hear, is Christmas just around the corner? This time of year means jumper wearing, mulled wine drinking, Christmas pie eating and so much more. Knitters needles may be busy knitting up a whole host of Christmas gifts for family and friends. But what do you get those knitters themselves? This series...