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I'm thinking about hats (again)
I think it must have something to do with the change of seasons and the nights drawing in. There is a chill in the air, the weather is miserable. But it's this time of year I start to think about knitting myself a new hat. Hats are fun to knit. Unlike some more ambitious projects it's a realistic expectation to...
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One Cool Wool, Two Cool Wool, Three Cool Wool, Four!
One of the most regular questions I get asked is 'How many balls of Cool Wool do I need for a scarf'? Cool Wool is a chunky 100% Peruvian wool we have just started stocking. It comes in a wild range of fun colours and it is the perfect beginners yarn. Being chunky it knits on 10-12mm needles, which makes...
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Virtual knit Night November 19th
You've not heard much from me this week, eight-hundred-and-seventy-three-billion parcels don't wrap themselves over night... I'm delighted to spend the evening knitting with you guys, right now it is such a welcoming break from my 'shop turned warehouse' operations, I can't wait to sit down, rest my back and grab those needles ... are you with me? The details are...
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Don't miss out! Things to grab during Iknit7!
Knit With Attitude's time to shine will soon be upon us for the iKnit7 Holiday Extravaganza! Our day is Saturday November the 14th and iknit7 shoppers get discount shop wide. The key to all this is to sign up for the iKnit7 newsletter. The last iknit7 event was fantastic, but we did have a few sell outs. So if you...
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Virtual knit Night November 12th
This week, everything seems to be coming together, our book is here and iKnit7 is in full swing. Want to join us for a mini pre-celebration? Tonight's knit night is hosted by the loveliest and most welcoming Susan (her insta name is @funkynerd.memade and it kind of says it all. The details are the same as always, we are on...
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Yarn Pairings for Pompom Issue 35
Pompom 35 is bright, bold and beautiful! We were expecting nothing less from a theme of 'Colourful Collaborations'. This issue has been guest edited by Stephen West and Aimée Gille and they have chosen the designs based on their colourful combinations. So as the days start to shorten and the weather cools, have a look at these bright and cheery...
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Yarn Pairings For Making No. 10 - Intricate
Such welcome pages of joy await us in this new issue of Making. Making number 10 will chase away these grey, rainy, autumnal days we are having in London. Making is a magazine not just for knitters but for lovers of all crafts. Between the covers there are projects to knit, sew, quilt, weave, crochet and more. This issue is...
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Time to Amble! - New Yarn from the Fibre Co.
I'm really excited about this new sock yarn from the Fibre Co. At the beginning of the year I challenged myself to knit a pair of socks a month. So far I have done 9 and should really get going with my 10th pair! Well inspiration awaits in the form of Amble! Amble is a 4ply sock yarn blend of...
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Time for a new project - Icelandic Lopapeysa
The Lopapeysa originates in Iceland in early or mid-20th century, at a time when imports had displaced older and more traditional Icelandic clothing and people began to search for new ways to utilise the plentiful native wool. The design has since become a national icon for Icelandic cultural identity.
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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...
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Time for a New Project - Wispy Shawl by Joji Locatelli
Have you seen the new shawl design from Joji Locatelli. It was popping up all over social media at the weekend and had me really intrigued. Its knit in a single strand of mohair lace with a few stripes of a 4ply. I'm really excited to see single stranded mohair projects. So often it's doubled up, but here it has...
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Yarn Pairings - Epistemology Daruma Collection 2020
This beautiful publication from Amirisu is a collaboration with Japanese yarn producer Daruma. This book encapsulates stylish design with emphasis on garments that you can wear for years to come. Titled Epistemology with the idea to show you something new and enriching with your knitting. The patterns are photographed and set in Daruma's dye factory. Amirisu – Epistemology - Daruma...
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29thNovember 2020I'm thinking about hats (again)
I think it must have something to do with the change of seasons and the nights drawing in. There is a chill in the air, the weather is miserable. But it's this time of year I start to think about knitting myself a new hat. Hats are fun to knit. Unlike some ...
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26thNovember 2020Virtual Knit Night November 26th
Yesterday I turned 45, and as I'm coming to terms with having reached my middle-ages, curling up with my knitting in great company seems like an excellent plan! Are you joining me this evening? ...
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22ndNovember 2020One Cool Wool, Two Cool Wool, Three Cool Wool, Four!
One of the most regular questions I get asked is 'How many balls of Cool Wool do I need for a scarf'? Cool Wool is a chunky 100% Peruvian wool we have just started stocking. It comes in a wild range of fun ...
