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Revisiting Noro Silk Garden Lite
I started writing this blog post when we relaunched the shop last year as Noro Silk Garden Lite was one of the yarns we reintroduced. But the yarn didn't last long enough for me to finish it, as they were all snapped up by eager knitters. Silk Garden Lite is back so this is a perfect time to take a... -
Fibre Talk - Merino
This post was originally written by Natalie Selles and published on our blog back in 2015. The Fibre Friday posts have now been edited to reflect our current selection of yarns, under the new heading Fibre Talk. This week we are talking about merino wool. Merino wool! you may say, That's not a summer yarn. It's all sheepy and warm... -
Fibre Talk - Linen
This post was originally written by Natalie Selles and published on our blog back in 2015. The Fibre Friday posts have now been edited to reflect our current selection of yarns, under the new heading Fibre Talk. This week's fibre feature is linen. Linen has been used as fabric for thousands of years. Some of the oldest fabrics found were... -
Time for a New Project - Brioche O'Clock
If you are a knitter and one of your best friends is a renowned designer, you tend to believe that everything they come up with is extraordinary. But you see, with my friend it is different, because everything that woman touches turns to gold, she really IS a designer extraordinaire! Julie – true Colour Combo Magician and Queen of Brioche... -
Inspired by Flowers
Springtime has got me dreaming of flowers. Blossoms on the trees, daffodils popping up in the borders and even my tulips are starting to peek their heads up out of the ground, waiting to give me a vibrant display. So all this flower potential in spring has got me thinking of yarns that take their colour names and inspiration from... -
Revisiting Lore from the Fibre Co.
We have had a massive restock from the Fibre Co recently including lots of our much loved yarns. This includes the beautiful Lore, which we now have in 22 different colours. This means it is the perfect time to look back at this stunning yarn along with some pattern suggestions to get you inspired. Read on to find out more... -
Knit With Attitude at Unravel - Växbo Lin
We are very exited to be exhibiting at Unravel at the end of February so with this series of blog posts I'm having a look at what we are bringing along. Unravel is taking place at Farnham Maltings in Farnham over 24-26 February 2023. With over 70 other exhibitors Unravel is going to be great fun. We love catching up... -
Viva Magenta
A couple of years ago I did a blog post looking at the Pantone Colour of the Year for inspiration, so this year I have decided to do the same. This year's colour is Viva Magenta 18-1750: Pantone (link to Pantone's website) produce a system for matching colours which is used by printmakers, graphic designers and fashion designers, and every... -
Unspun, Pre-wool, or Plötu – but what is it and how to work it?
There is a Norwegian saying that goes something like this: A much loved child is known by many names. And so goes the story with this type of yarn, lush, warm and quite intriguing, known as Unspun, Pre-wool, or Plötu – but what is it and how to work it? Plötu in Icelandic is directly translated to 'board' or 'disc... -
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... -
Knits for Busy Times
This time of year can get quite hectic. You might be traveling, you might be visiting family or friends or even going away on holiday. Whatever you find yourself doing, your precious knitting time might be disappearing fast. Of course it's still nice to keep you hands busy with something that you can do while chatting away and enjoying a... -
Fibre Foraging with Maya and Tuva
Sometimes, as a knitter, you discover a design that just knocks the air out of you. Nothing else matters, you just have to get it onto your needles as quickly as you can. I mean, I am often intrigued by a project if it bears promises of new techniques or constructions that I haven't tried before, but a double win...