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Yarn Pairings for Traditions Revisited by Aleks Byrd
Traditions Revisited is a masterwork by Aleks Byrd. By drawing on her Estonian heritage Aleks introduces us to the beautiful world of Estonian knitting through modern designs that show off techniques such as Roosimine and Estonian Braids. As well as the patterns themselves there are also illustrated technique pages. Not only did Aleks write the book, make all the designs... -
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... -
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... -
Yarn Pairings for Stripes by Veera Välimäki
Stripes! They are everywhere, from nature to manmade architecture. Providing endless inspiration for art, design, and of course knitwear. Veera Välimäki's book is a celebration of all those stripes and the forms they can take. These are realised in a group of knitted garments and accessories with a focus on simple and clean lines and modern details. Inside you will... -
Are you ready for an adventure? Wilderness Knits by Linka Neuman
The urge to explore has come over us here at Knit With Attitude and what every explorer needs is some good knit wear! Wilderness Knits by Norwegian designer Linka Neumann has been translated into English. Inside you will find stunning knits set in stunning scenery. With evocative photos of the Norwegian countryside that you just want to step right into... -
Virtual Knit Night September 16th
As many of you know, I was finally able to travel back home to see my friends and family for the first time in what feels like forever, and I am currently in Norway. What can I say, it is definitely very emotional and feels quite strange to have travelled such a distance, so to be completely honest, other than... -
Yarn Pairings for Making Stories - Issue 6
The Autumn Issue of Making Stories is due to be released on the 1st September so with this post I take a look at the knitting patterns inside and suggest some yarn pairings to get yourself prepared. The theme of this issue is looking towards the sky, reminding us to not forget to look up and see the beauty above... -
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...