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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 - Pom Pom Issue 34
The theme of Pom Pom issue 34 is 'Home' and is guest edited by Ocean Rose, artist and natural dyer: @ocean_bythesea on Instagram. During these unusual times the home has taken on many different guises, a work place, a sanctuary and one we may have found ourselves in for longer periods than we ever have. This is issue is unique...
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Flashback Friday - Maya and George's trip to the G-uld Dyeing Workshop
It was about a year ago when me and Maya came back from the most amazing dyeing experience ever. So what better time to have a little Flashback Friday! Taking a look back at the fun we had and also have a relook at the lovely G-uld yarns we stock. You can read my original post here: A wonderful adventure...
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What yarns are suitable for Babies?
One of the more frequently asked questions I get is 'What yarns are suitable for knitting or crocheting for a baby?'. Well this question can be somewhat of an open ended one, with most of the yarns in the shop suitable in one form or another. But there are a number of things you can bear in mind when choosing a yarn to knit for the littlest member of the family.
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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...
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New Yarn - Countess Ablaze Rebel Batch Resist & Hope
The last time I saw Countess Ablaze was back in February at the Unravel Festival. We were so lucky to be stand neighbours, and in between managing our stands we hung out in the back chatting, laughing, ranting, putting the world straight (as one do). “I always plan to be sensible when I see you, I said, to plan my...
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New Yarn – BettaKnit Soy Cotton and Love My Jeans
We are aware the difficulties experienced by people with neurosensitive conditions accessing Ravelry’s new layout, still we want to support the independent designers dependent on using the platform as a publishing tool. Therefore, please note, that from now on all the links sending you to Ravelry will open up in the old format. Continuing in this blog series of new...
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New Yarn - BettaKnit Prato Cotton and Pima Cotton
We are aware the difficulties experienced by people with neurosensitive conditions accessing Ravelry’s new layout, still we want to support the independent designers dependent on using the platform as a publishing tool. Therefore, please note, that from now on all the links sending you to Ravelry will open up in the old format. Well summer is not necessarily the the...
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What Maya Knits - KORO KORO Shawl
As the pandemic spread and London went into lock-down, I went into melting mode. Turning to my knitting for comfort, none of my ongoing projects gave the nurture or the calm I was looking for. Maybe this is because they were newly started summer projects, in thinner yarns and airy stitches, neither carried the promise of what I needed the...
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Time For a New Project - Knitting with Cumulus & ...
Cumulus is one of my favourite fuzzy yarns we have in the shop and we have expanded the range. With a great selection of jewel like colours there has never been a better time to try out this yarn. Cumulus is wonderful just on its own but it is also great combined with a whole host of other yarns. Cumulus...
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24thSeptember 2020Virtual Knit Night September 24th
My Filigree Sweater is nearly done, just the ribbing on the last sleeve left to do, and I'm crazy excited about having it finished so I can wear it. I swear I'll have it done tonight at our weekly virtual knit night, where I'll be ...
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22ndSeptember 2020Time for a new project - Icelandic Lopapeysa
Is this the year for my Icelandic warming woolly hug? A yoked colourwork jumper to keep me comfortable throughout winter, I know I'm not the only knitter who has a Lopapeysa on my to-do list, after all they are joyful and quick to ...
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17thSeptember 2020Virtual Knit Night September 17th
When I've not been completely immersed in everything anniversary book, last week has been spent manically knitting, but no ... it seems I've failed at test knitting again. With one sleeve left to do, the pattern I'm testing is ...
