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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...
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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...
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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...
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Introducing Triskelion Yarn
We are extremely excited to introduce Triskelion Yarn. Triskelion is the product of yarn dyer Caerthan Wrack and we have two of his bases and his gorgeous intensive hand balms. We met and got to know Caerthan from various yarn shows we attended and have had great fun hanging out after a busy day and putting the world to rights...
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Inspiration and Kits for Scout Shawl by Florence Spurling
What is this dreamy colourwork shawl that has captured everyones imaginations? Well it's the Scout Shawl by Florence Spurling. This shawl is colourwork heaven! It has a vintage patchwork vibe about it, like an heirloom quilt handed down through the generations. Every inch of this design is covered in different motifs. Geometrics, zig-zags and flower forms are knit in a...
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Yarn Pairings for Embody
Embody is not only a knitting book, but also has sewing patterns. This interesting combination was put together by Jacqueline Cieslak using both her knitting and sewing expertise. The ethos behind this collection was to empower makers to create clothes that honour their bodies. Embody consists of three infinitely adaptable patterns — two knitting, one sewing — with bespoke instructions...
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What Yarns to Dye?
With the restock of The Modern Natural Dyer by Kristine Vejar I thought it would be a good time to take a little look at some of the yarns in the shop suitable for dyeing. Of course you can dye and over-dye just about anything with varied results. Different fibres will give you different effects as well as dyeing on...
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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...
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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...
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Get Started with Knit How
Knit How is one of most popular learn to knit books and now it is back in stock! For those curious to start knitting or looking for a knitty gift I have written this blog post with an introduction to the first project along with some suitable yarns and the right needles. Knit How takes you from the very beginning...
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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...
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Flashback Friday - Maya and George's trip to the G-uld Dyeing Workshop
It was about a year ago when me and Maya came back from the most amazing dyeing experience ever. So what better time to have a little Flashback Friday! Taking a look back at the fun we had and also have a relook at the lovely G-uld yarns we stock. You can read my original post here: A wonderful adventure...
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3rdSeptember 2021New Project - Newspaper by Joji Locatelli
So you take our favourite designer and pair it with our favourite yarn and what do you get? Pure magic if you ask me! The Newspaper jumper is not only stunning, it speaks to me on so many levels... Joji says about the ...
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2ndSeptember 2021Virtual Knit Night September 2nd
So, you know that feeling when something isn't quite right with your knitting. I mean the colour is great, I love the texture, I can totally picture the finished result - but it's just not quite there. So you continue for a few more ...
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20thAugust 2021What Maya and George Knits! - Brioche + Mystery Shawl
I love a mystery knit-a-long. The adventure and challenge of being faced with an interesting project and the unknown. You don’t know what direction it will turn. Often they include a fun stitch or ...
