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Virtual Knit Night May 21st
If you follow us on social media or you subscribe to our newsletters, you'll know that I am completely inundated with work trying to get everything ready for our iKnit7 Virtual Yarn Extravaganza starting next week. I really really need a break, to pick up my needles and have a good laugh. So tonight, our 10th virtual knit night, is... -
We are iKnit7
I belong to this collaborative, supportive, love-led sisterhood of women who all happen to own AMAZING yarn shops, and I can't even begin to tell you how much our weekly zoom meetings and daily group chats have meant to me during this pandemic with all the uncertainty and fear that came along with it. The support, care and encouragement from... -
Get Organised!
I have to say I go through phases of being completely organised to complete chaos when it comes to my craft supplies and materials. All this time spent at home has made me a little guilty about what a state they are currently in. I hope writing this blog post will jump start some tidying and maybe give you some... -
Virtual Knit Night May 7th
We didn't expect this, but oh yes do we enjoy it! Tonight I welcome you to our 8th weekly Knit with attitude Virtual Knit Night! As previously you'll find the link to join at the bottom of this post, the knit night is on between 7pm and 8.30pm UK time, and everyone are welcome to drop in at any point... -
The Fibre Co. - Pattern Giveaway
We love The Fibre Co here at Knit With Attitude. Their range of yarn always surprises us with interesting blends that are not only fun to knit with, but create beautiful garments. Not only are the yarns gorgeous they also have high ethical standards and the Fibre Co are conscious throughout all levels, from fibre sourcing to production and distribution... -
Yarn Pairings For Making No. 9 - Simple
Making is one of those magazines that combines different crafts in a thoughtful and well curated manner. This issue is no exception, with its theme of Simple. With many crafts, projects, knits and new skills to learn, this issue of Making has a calming washed out pastel aesthetic. It's cool and gentle and a breath of fresh air. As I... -
FO Friday - Stay Soft Shawl
We're at the Unravel Festival and I'm literarily blocking my new jumper on the hotel room floor, hoping for it to dry so it can be shown off at the opening next day. We're exhausted after set up, we've had our hearty dinner, and we're ready to crawl into bed for some evening knitting. George is knitting away on his... -
Sock Crazy!
We have seen a sock craze grip the knitting world at the moment and rightly so. The amazing team at Laine have compiled together a beautiful selection of sock knitting patterns by some of the most talented knitting designers out there. Couple this with Laine's talent for sumptuous photography and a thoughtful eye for design, they have produced one of...