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  1. Don't miss out! Things to grab during Iknit7!

    Knit With Attitude's time to shine will soon be upon us for the iKnit7 Holiday Extravaganza!  Our day is Saturday November the 14th and iknit7 shoppers get discount shop wide. The key to all this is to sign up for the iKnit7 newsletter. The last iknit7 event was fantastic, but we did have a few sell outs. So if you...
    Don't miss out! Things to grab during Iknit7!
  2. Virtual knit Night November 12th

    This week, everything seems to be coming together, our book is here and iKnit7 is in full swing. Want to join us for a mini pre-celebration? Tonight's knit night is hosted by the loveliest and most welcoming Susan (her insta name is @funkynerd.memade and it kind of says it all. The details are the same as always, we are on...
    Virtual knit Night November 12th
  3. When everything happens at once - iKnit7 Holiday Yarn Extravaganza

    I swear I didn't plan for everything culminating at once, but now that most of the planning and organising is in place, and we're moving onto executing I have to admit I am ridiculously excited ... and just a tad nervous ... about both the Iknit7 Holiday Extravaganza AND our book launch coinciding on the very same day! YES that's...
    When everything happens at once - iKnit7 Holiday Yarn Extravaganza
  4. Yarn Pairings for Pompom Issue 35

    Pompom 35 is bright, bold and beautiful! We were expecting nothing less from a theme of 'Colourful Collaborations'. This issue has been guest edited by Stephen West and Aimée Gille and they have chosen the designs based on their colourful combinations. So as the days start to shorten and the weather cools, have a look at these bright and cheery...
    Yarn Pairings for Pompom Issue 35
  5. Yarn Pairings For Making No. 10 - Intricate

    Such welcome pages of joy await us in this new issue of Making. Making number 10 will chase away these grey, rainy, autumnal days we are having in London. Making is a magazine not just for knitters but for lovers of all crafts. Between the covers there are projects to knit, sew, quilt, weave, crochet and more. This issue is...
    Yarn Pairings For Making No. 10 - Intricate
  6. Knit with attitude - a 10-year celebratory collection - yarn requirements and sizes

    Just about a week and our anniversary collection will finally be here! Lately I've received so many questions about yarn requirements and sizing, and many of you have asked me if we will provide kits for the different designs. The answer to this is, yes but no. Meaning we will provide a few for some of the designs - but...
    Knit with attitude - a 10-year celebratory collection - yarn requirements and sizes
  7. Virtual Knit Night November 5th

    So what to say - what a day? I'm not quite sure if I have the words for this current situation, a new lockdown, the US election, I don't think I'm the only one with heightened emotions today. Maybe we can find our words together - or just quietly sit together and knit? Either or, I'm available for both at...
    Virtual Knit Night November 5th
  8. Knit With Attitude – a 10-Year Celebratory Collection – Pattern Previews

    This post will show off the last two patterns for the Knit With Attitude Book. Which is now available for pre-order and we now have an official publication date - 14th November! You may have seen the teaser pics going out on social media over the past couple of days but with these blog posts I will take a little...
    Knit With Attitude – a 10-Year Celebratory Collection – Pattern Previews
  9. Virtual Knit Night October 29th

    There's not been much knitting time for me this week, and I'm still on sleeve island. Lucky for me I know just the trick to get my project flying again, cause tonight is knit night filled with laughter and conversation in good company, just what I need to get those stitches done! The details are the same as always, we...
    Virtual Knit Night October 29th
  10. Time to Amble! - New Yarn from the Fibre Co.

    I'm really excited about this new sock yarn from the Fibre Co. At the beginning of the year I challenged myself to knit a pair of socks a month. So far I have done 9 and should really get going with my 10th pair! Well inspiration awaits in the form of Amble! Amble is a 4ply sock yarn blend of...
    Time to Amble! - New Yarn from the Fibre Co.
  11. Virtual Knit Night October 22nd

    It has been about 8 months, and I did the maths, we've had about 30 virtual knit nights since we started doing them. 30 evenings to be social, to laugh, to rant, to knit, to enjoy. We're meeting up from all over the world, hanging out for an hour and a bit, we might be separated physically but we've found...
    Virtual Knit Night October 22nd
  12. Knit With Attitude – a 10-Year Celebratory Collection – Pattern Previews

    We continue the preview posts for the Knit With Attitude Book. Which is now available for pre-order. You may have seen the teaser pics going out on social media over the past couple of days but with these blog posts I will take a little bit more of a look at the patterns inside. This book celebrates 10 years of Knit...
    Knit With Attitude – a 10-Year Celebratory Collection – Pattern Previews

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