The Knit with attitude Blog
- an East London Yarn Shop
-
Virtual Knit Night July 22nd
It has been blistering hot in ol' London Town the last few days and I'm running around like a headless chicken trying to gather my mind and getting myself sorted as I am going on holiday tomorrow. I know any small business owner can relate, the last weeks before going away you basically have to do three times as much... -
Taking a tour of the Hide & Hammer Bags
The gorgeous Hide & Hammer bags have now been added to our tempting project bag collection. Hide & Hammer was started by Nu Shearman. Nu grew up loving leather and wood through her grandfather who taught her to appreciate the fine details in functional items. Nu applies this attention to detail through everything she makes, leading to beautifully crafted leather... -
Virtual Knit Night July 8th
I should be doing accounts - but I rather knit! Thursdays I work from home, and they are my designated admin days where I try to get as much done as possible before rewarding myself with our awesome meet ups online! I've got some crucial dead lines coming up, and I really shouldn't procrastinate, but this shawl I'm currently working... -
A Year Long Knit-A-Long – Junction Road
2021 is the Knit With Attitude Year Long Knit A Long! Every month we celebrate a pattern from the Knit With Attitude Anniversary Collection. To read all about it see the introductory blog post. Next up in the Year Long Knit Along is Junction Road by Natalie Selles. Junction Road is an interestingly structured shawl which starts with a large central panel... -
Kits for the iKnit7 KAL A Break in the Tide Shawl by Tif Neilan.
The excitement is brewing and it's that time again for the iKnit7 KAL. This time around we are making the gorgeously squishy and oh so textural A Break in the Tide Shawl by Tif Neilan. Worked from the bottom up from point to long edge, you knit combinations of garter stitch, slipped stitches and fisherman's rib. A cosy two colour... -
Yarn Pairings for Amirisu Issue 22
A dreamy new issue of Amirisu is out and this one has the theme Strata. Beautifully photographed knitwear awaits you in a series of muted ethereal scenes, set amongst the lush greenness of the Osaka Prefecture Flower Garden. Twelve designs for Spring and Summer layers, as well as warmer garments to prepare you for colder weather are brought together from... -
New Yarn - Hélène Magnusson: Gilitrutt Tvíband and Love Story Einband.
Long admired by us here at Knit With Attitude. We are super excited to be introducing Hélène Magnússon's yarns Gilitrutt Tvíband and Love Story Einband. Hélène Magnússon has both French and Icelandic nationality. Growing up in France she later became a lawyer in Paris. In 1995 she decided to change her life completley and move to Iceland. Learning the language... -
Virtual Knit Night June 10th
We've been meeting up virtually every week for more than a year, but with the restrictions easing up and with more activity in the shop, we decided to start doing them every other week. I have to admit it was a bit weird not seeing you all last Thursday, but in anticipation I am even more excited to meet up... -
What Maya Knits - Take Stock
After a really long winter, it honestly feels like we skipped spring all together, the summer heat has finally arrived to London. This is the time of year where I will gather all my 'woollies' give them a good rinse, a new blocking, and zip them up to be locked away for hot summer days and the dreaded moth season... -
Yarn Pairings for Pompom Issue 37
Summer is here and that means a new issue of Pompom. The theme for Issue 37 is birds. Think feathery textures, bold coloured plumage and distinctive shapes. Inside are nine knit and crochet patterns along with the usual recipe, article and tutorial. The designers featured are: Allison Lutes, Carlie Olfert, Chloe Elizabeth Birch, Kjerstin Rovetta, Ksenia Naidyon, Sandra Gutierrez, Sair... -
A Year Long Knit-A-Long - Everyday Attitude
2021 is the Knit With Attitude Year Long Knit A Long! Every month we celebrate a pattern from the Knit With Attitude Anniversary Collection. To read all about it see the introductory blog post. Next up in the Year Long Knit Along is Everyday Attitude by Susanne Sommer. Continuing on with the linen theme Everyday Attitude is a light summer top perfect...