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MayaB
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Virtual Knit Night May 13th
I'm in between projects, or that is, I have secured my steeks, and there is no way I'll be making the first cut without George mentally holding my hand, so that will just have to wait until over the weekend. Meaning, I'm in between. Oh the struggles, what to do? Either I continue on my unfinished projects pile and work... -
Virtual Knit Night May 6th
The body of my colourwork cardigan is done, and I'm about to do steeking for the first time. I've been debating whether or not to use a sewing machine to secure my steaks before making the first cut, but something in me didn't sit comfortable with the thought of non-stretchy cotton thread and elastic knitting, so I did a bit... -
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A Year Long Knit-A-Long - Boldo Top
2021 is the Knit With Attitude Year Long Knit A Long! Every month we celebrate a pattern from the Knit With Attitude Anniversary Collection. To read all about it see the introductory blog post. Next up in the Year Long Knit Along is the Boldo Top by Isa Catepillán. A gorgeous "light as a feather" crochet top for hot summer days with added... -
Virtual Knit Night April 29th
Stock take - check, Accounting - check, VAT return - check, new yarns up online - check, instagram and blog post done - check! Another week filled with screen time for me, so much that the numbers started floating in front of my eyes and I was jumping spread sheet columns in my dreams. It might be intense while happening... -
Story Time - Hoddmime's Forest
In Norse mythology Ragnarok is when the humans and gods collide in conflict and despair. It is the end of the world, in fire and battle, and almost all gods and humans die. The description of the end times does not sound great, there will be a winter lasting for several years, kinsfolk and friends will be slaying each other... -
Virtual Knit Night April 22nd
We are still working with reduced staffing in the shop to maintain social distancing, meaning that Thursdays are my 'work from home' days. I try to get most admin done of those days, so it means quite a few hours spent staring at the screen. Spred sheets, documents, plans, endless amounts of sentences and numbers. But on Thursday evenings my... -
What Maya Knits - Filigree Sweater by Julie Knits in Paris
There is this saying I've kept coming back to throughout my adult life, which goes something like 'if it ain't broken, don't fix it.' the saying originates from Punk culture and the DIY movement, it is about sustainability, and a reflection on why 'replacing' and 'adding to' is quite symptomatic of our current culture. But I seem to be adding... -
Virtual Knit Night April 15th
My shop is open! After a couple of very intense weeks of sorting, organising, tidying and re-stocking, and finally my shop no longer looks like a warehouse, gone are all the boxes and my shelves are once more bursting with colours. What a transformation, and what joy. This Monday we were finally able to open the doors and welcome our... -
Virtual Knit Night April 8th
One of the 'weird' UK particulars I learned when moving to London is that the tax year starts April 6th. Yes, that's right, not January 1st but a few days into April. This also means that we have to do our stock take at this time, so the day before yesterday we counted all the things, absolutely everything! And then... -
Virtual Knit Night March 25th
YES! The sun is shining here in London Town today - spring is definitely in the air and I've got my knitting MOJO back! You know I've had to rely on George to keep the last few knit nights going, but now I'm resurfacing after a few days of much needed rest - and tonight my friends, tonight we are...