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  1. Yarn Pairings for Strands of Joy by Anna Johanna

    Colourwork lovers rejoice, this is the book for you. Anna Johanna presents her debut book Strands of Joy featuring an array of colourwork garments. From the modern and contemporary to the more traditional and whimsical. Featuring two colour designs that are relaxing to knit and multicoloured ones for those who like a challenge. Strands of Joy contains 20 colourwork designs...
    Yarn Pairings for Strands of Joy by Anna Johanna
  2. Virtual Knit Night February 4th

    Right now I'm hearing my youngest scrambling about in the kitchen, he is making dinner and we're having pancakes. We're going to have a feast! Thursday is the day for early dinners in my household, the point is to feed mum before she locks herself in to host her weekly knit nights. And so is the case tonight, I'm really...
    Virtual Knit Night February 4th
  3. How I use the Hey Mama Wolf Wool Soap

    I have had a few questions about how to use the Hey Mama Wolf Wool Soap. We have just had a delivery from Hey Mama Wolf so this is the perfect time to show you how I use it. This soap bar is a great alternative to liquid soaps and contains no plastic packaging so better for the environment as...
    How I use the Hey Mama Wolf Wool Soap
  4. A Year Long Knit-A-Long - Synonym Kits

    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 Synonym by George Cullen. A striped scarf with panels of lace that alternated between two different fibres. Knit in...
    A Year Long Knit-A-Long - Synonym Kits
  5. Virtual Knit Night January 28th

    It is THURSDAY! Ya'll know what that means! Just a week has passed since I enthusiastically shared my new project and newfound yarny obsession with you all, and you know what - I haven't grown tired of it at all! I can't wait to show off my colour-work progress, and I'm just as excited to see what you guys are...
    Virtual Knit Night January 28th
  6. New Yarn - Introducing Nomadnoos

    It is always exciting when a whole new brand arrives at Knit With Attitude and we can't wait to introduce you to Nomadnoos. This range of hand spun yarn is both ethical and sustainable, with a positive social and environmental impact. We are introducing two different ranges of yarn and some cool accessories. Read on to discover everything Nomadnoos. image...
    New Yarn - Introducing Nomadnoos
  7. New Yarn - Fyberspates Tarma Aran

    We have had Tarma Aran for quite some time now and it proved an instant hit. Our first delivery did not hang around long. I think that's why this new yarn introduction post slipped my mind. Well I think it's is fair to say that Tarma Aran will be here to stay so let's find out more about it. Tarma...
    New Yarn - Fyberspates Tarma Aran
  8. New Yarn – Garthenor Number 3

    Just when you thought we couldn't get any more in we have another new yarn to introduce. Garthenor Number 3 has come to join Garthernor Number 1, bringing its earthy natural undyed organic colours to the shop. Garthenor Number 3 is a Dk weight yarn created by plying together three strands of Garthernor Number 1, How cool is that! By...
    New Yarn – Garthenor Number 3
  9. Virtual Knit Night January 21st

    I've had to put all other projects on hold, as I've taken on another test knit with a very short deadline, knowing myself I took it for granted that I would fail completely meeting this - but lo and behold ... I'm completely obsessed! It is for an upcoming publication I am very excited about - especially now - and...
    Virtual Knit Night January 21st
  10. Time for a New Project - Pantone 2021 Colour of the Year Inspirations

    I was checking out the Pantone Colour of the Year for 2021 and this year they have chosen two colours. PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray and PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating. So I thought I would use these as inspiration for potential new projects. I wonder if we will see a lot of 'grellow' this year, let this blog post point you in...
    Time for a New Project - Pantone 2021 Colour of the Year Inspirations
  11. New Yarn – Garthenor Preseli

    What more yarn? Yes! Garthenor Preseli has come to join our selection from Garthenor. Garthenor Preseli is a 4ply weight blend of blend of organic Polwarth, Romney and Hebridean wools. To create the subtle, complex pair of bases that make up Preseli, they're mill-blended as tops before spinning. By blending this way, the result is a smooth, even top that...
    New Yarn – Garthenor Preseli
  12. Virtual Knit Night January 14th

    In my KWA newsletter today I wrote about being isolated and apart, still not being alone - I truly believe that our community and most definitely our weekly knit nights play a big part in maintaining this within me, and I hope the same goes for you. Lets hang out together tonight! The details are the same as always, we...
    Virtual Knit Night January 14th

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