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Knits for Children
Making Memories by Claudia Quintanilla has been captivating us ever since it arrived at Knit With Attitude. This beautifully put together collection of children's knitting patterns is a handy knitting library essential. Along with Minipom from Pompom you will be fully covered for any new baby or child. Making Memories contains 25 knits for children, from newborns to 10 year... -
Ready Set Socks!
Look what has just skipped through the door! Its Rachel Coopey's Ready Set Socks! This blog post makes a great continuation of Knits for Busy Times. A sock is a great little project to have on the needles to pick up and put down when you have the time. Ready Set Socks is a collection of sock patterns by sock... -
Yarn Pairings for Laine Issue 16
The latest issue of Laine Magazine is always hotly anticipated and with good reason. The Laine team have an amazing skill at bringing together a selection of talented designers and producing a cohesive collection of patterns. All packaged within the cover of a beautifully designed magazine. This post I will take a look at the designs for the upcoming Issue... -
Yarn Pairings for Laine Issue 15.
Laine is back and with a brand new look! Laine 15 has had a contemporary new redesign but still keeps the Laine aesthetic that we have come to love. Representing modern knitwear in a stylish and approachable way. Laine 15 has the theme of Road Trip and inside you will find twelve designs by eleven designers: Jenny Ansah, Jennifer Brou... -
Yarn Pairings for Pompom Issue 41
Pompom is 10 and this is their celebration Issue! Issue 41 marks their 10th birthday and there are 13 designs inside for all weathers. Knitting, crochet, this issue has you covered. Issue 41 is a special Issue not only because of Pompom's 10th anniversary but the magazine has had a redesign. This larger format has bigger photographs and more room... -
Yarn Pairings for Traditions Revisited by Aleks Byrd
Traditions Revisited is a masterwork by Aleks Byrd. By drawing on her Estonian heritage Aleks introduces us to the beautiful world of Estonian knitting through modern designs that show off techniques such as Roosimine and Estonian Braids. As well as the patterns themselves there are also illustrated technique pages. Not only did Aleks write the book, make all the designs... -
Yarn Pairings for Laine Issue 14
It's always an exciting time when the new issue of Laine Magazine arrives. But for this issue, it was made even more exciting because we got to see the samples when we had Sini and the Laine Issue 14 Trunk Show in the shop on 2nd May. Issue 14 is inspired by the light Nordic summer nights – gentle, delicate... -
A little look at Crochet Crush by Molla Mills
Looking for something to lift your mood during these dark and rainy winter days? A little ray of sunshine is peeking thought the clouds in the form of Crochet Crush by Molla Mills. This book is not only bursting with colour but contains 23 crochet patterns for homewares and accessories. All in Molla Mills distinctive graphic style, inspired by her... -
Yarn Pairings for Stripes by Veera Välimäki
Stripes! They are everywhere, from nature to manmade architecture. Providing endless inspiration for art, design, and of course knitwear. Veera Välimäki's book is a celebration of all those stripes and the forms they can take. These are realised in a group of knitted garments and accessories with a focus on simple and clean lines and modern details. Inside you will... -
The Colours Of Nature
It's with great excitement that the newly translated The Colours of Nature book by Anne Støvlæk Kjær and Louise Shelde Frederiksen of G-uld has arrived at Knit With Attitude. Ever since we attended G-uld's Dyeing Workshop in 2019 we have been entranced by the power of natural dyes. Every time a new batch of yarn from G-uld arrives in the... -
Are you ready for an adventure? Wilderness Knits by Linka Neuman
The urge to explore has come over us here at Knit With Attitude and what every explorer needs is some good knit wear! Wilderness Knits by Norwegian designer Linka Neumann has been translated into English. Inside you will find stunning knits set in stunning scenery. With evocative photos of the Norwegian countryside that you just want to step right into... -
Yarn Pairings for Making Stories - Issue 6
The Autumn Issue of Making Stories is due to be released on the 1st September so with this post I take a look at the knitting patterns inside and suggest some yarn pairings to get yourself prepared. The theme of this issue is looking towards the sky, reminding us to not forget to look up and see the beauty above...