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What George Knits - Kaarina Shawl
Continuing on with my little scarf series knit in the relaunched Hey Mama Wolf yarn I have knit up another one. This time in Ylva. I have to say I am obsessing about one skein projects at the moment and especially little scarfs, they are so cute. They are great to have in the shop to showcase how the yarn... -
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... -
Our anniversary collection – A Year Long Knit-a-Long
As we're sweeping 2020 out of the door (good riddance) we've had a chance to reflect on the year that has passed. A year that brought so much we didn't ask for and took away so much we didn't expect, still it was the year that our humble little corner of the knitting world celebrated 10 years in existence. And... -
When everything happens at once - iKnit7 Holiday Yarn Extravaganza
I swear I didn't plan for everything culminating at once, but now that most of the planning and organising is in place, and we're moving onto executing I have to admit I am ridiculously excited ... and just a tad nervous ... about both the Iknit7 Holiday Extravaganza AND our book launch coinciding on the very same day! YES that's... -
Time for a new project - Inspiration for the Slipstravaganza MKAL
Its back and its the Wesknits MKAL!! This years is titled Slipstravaganza. So what will this year have in store for us. image - Stephen West If you have never heard of an MKAL then you are in for a treat. MKAL stands for Mystery Knit A Long. That means the final shape of the shawl is a complete mystery... -
A Summer KAL - KWA does Milkweed
If you've followed my social media lately you know I've been talking about the wonders of thinner weight yarns. Now, let me be clear on one thing, I am not a lace knitter, I just don't have the patience in me to complete those amazingly beautiful but oh so stunning projects knitted with very fine yarn on very thin needles... -
10 Years and Still Standing - kickstarter campaign
Ten years ago, in January 2010, I dragged with me what I could carry onto three buses across London, off to set up Knit with attitude on it's very first day as a market trader at Greenwich Market. Having just moved with my family from Norway to London, coming from a background as a sub-culture film maker, I can honestly... -
Trio Shawl KAL
So many of you noticed my Instagram post on Strikkelisa's new design the Trio Shawl this weekend, and several of you commented on wanting to cast on with me. As usual (most of the time) your wish is our command so here goes, the first KWA KAL this year is the #trioshawlKAL An ideal beginner's shawl project and a stunning... -
What Maya Knits - East or West Pullover
To be honest - the heating in our shop is not ideal for the really cold winter days - especially if you are sat still in the back room with admin all day, but who cares when it is the perfect opportunity to snuggle up in our favourite knit wear? Like today, Natalie in a gorgeous colour work cardigan, George... -
What Maya Knits - two shawls
Well, at the rate that I'm posting the 'Maya Knits' posts there is a danger you might think that this is a yarn shop owner that never knits, but I do, honestly, I do. It is just that I do have an issue with - and I'll admit it - I do have an issue with finishing off. I simply... -
Knit with attitude's Insane Give Away
If you have followed our social media platforms lately you might have noticed that we have been hosting a give away over the last ten days - and it is now time to reveal the winners! First of all though, we really would like to thank you all for participating, we are absolutely overwhelmed by the response we've had and... -
Homeward Bound Knit-a-long
As mentioned in the post below - we were completely overwhelmed and so so so happy about how well our Homeward Bound Shawl had been received - that we decided to prolong our celebrations with a knit-a-long happening over on our Instagrams! The Homeward Bound Shawl is available as a kit in three gorgeous colourways in our online store, or you...