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  1. Block around the Clock

    Every knitter has their own way of knitting and their own tension. These may slightly vary from knitter to knitter or vary a lot. Knitting styles, needle types and yarn varieties all play a part in the finished tension of a piece. That's why it's important to swatch. To knit to the same tension as specified in the pattern not...
    Block around the Clock
  2. Virtual Knit Night January 13th

    It is that happy time of the month again, the second Thursday, and the first time this year where we'll be gathering in front of our screens for some much needed social shenanigans! How was your holiday, Christmas and New Year celebrations? I can't wait to hear - and of course - your knitting, did everything go as planned? I...
    Virtual Knit Night January 13th
  3. 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...
    A little look at Crochet Crush by Molla Mills
  4. What George Knits - Best Beret

    It's the time of year for speedy knits for speedy gifts and with Christmas getting closer the speedier the better. So enter the Best Beret. I've knit this for a friend but I kind of want to keep it for myself! The Best Beret pattern is simple and quick to knit and comes with two size options, two silhouette options...
    What George Knits - Best Beret
  5. What George Knits - Shawlography Shawl

    Another Stephen West Mystery Knit-A-Long came a long in October and I was a bit on the fence about taking part. But then an idea entered my head and I couldn't get it out. What about knitting it in lace? The MKAL shawls are always huge, so it shrinking it down a bit would be OK I thought. Whats more...
    What George Knits - Shawlography Shawl
  6. Knitters Gift Guide - Kits

    So we said we were looking at everything else but yarn, but how could we resist! This post though is dedicated to kits. Carefully curated bundles of yarn to complete a whole project. These are not just random skeins, but the whole project potential. Is there something a knitting friend has been dreaming of making but not had the yarn...
    Knitters Gift Guide - Kits
  7. Virtual Knit Night December 9th

    We're heading into another Christmas with the pandemic hanging over us all, affecting business, work-life, travelling and hopeful plans to see our families and friends. I don't know about you, but I definitely need a break from it all, and tonight is our golden opportunity to do exactly that. Let's hang out and knit! I'm struggling with finishing my gift...
    Virtual Knit Night December 9th
  8. Yarn Pairings for Laine Issue 13

    I love winter issues of magazines. There is something so tempting at the thought of hunkering down on a dark evening sipping a warm mug of hot chocolate. Letting your eye wander from project to project, enjoying the pages of endless inspiration before you. Laine is one of those magazines you can get lost in, sumptuously photographed and beautifully produced...
    Yarn Pairings for Laine Issue 13
  9. Knitters Gift Guide - Tools

    Is that the distant sound of sleigh bells I hear, is Christmas just around the corner? This time of year means jumper wearing, mulled wine drinking, Christmas pie eating and so much more. Knitters needles may be busy knitting up a whole host of Christmas gifts for family and friends. But what do you get those knitters themselves? This series...
    Knitters Gift Guide - Tools
  10. Knitters Gift Guide - Get Organised

    Is that the distance sound of sleigh bells I hear, is Christmas just around the corner? This time of year means jumper wearing, mulled wine drinking, Christmas pie eating and so much more. Knitters needles may be busy knitting up a whole host of Christmas gifts for family and friends. But what do you get those knitters themselves? This series...
    Knitters Gift Guide - Get Organised
  11. Singles Schmingles Day

    Knock … knock … You know when they air-knock towards you to make it look like they knock on your screen, and a guy with the whitest teeth I've ever seen smiled at me on my feed. “Have you heard about the Singles Day? Last year it generated more sales than Black Friday and Cyber Monday combined, and I'm here...
    Singles Schmingles Day
  12. Knitters Gift Guide - In Print

    Is that the distance sound of sleigh bells I hear, is Christmas just around the corner? This time of year means jumper wearing, mulled wine drinking, Christmas pie eating and so much more. Knitters needles may be busy knitting up a whole host of Christmas gifts for family and friends. But what do you get those knitters themselves? This series...
    Knitters Gift Guide - In Print

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