Author: MayaB
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Time for a new Project – Inspiration for Plumpy By Andrea Mowry
Sometimes those patterns come along and I think wow, I would love to give that a go. This pattern is no exception, I have seen it popping up over instagram recently, as the buzz starts to spread. It’s Plumpy by Andrea Mowry. We all know Andrea as the Queen of Fades, with popular patterns like…
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Book Review – Strange Brew by Alexa Ludeman and Emily Wessel of Tin Can Knits.
Alexa Ludeman and Emily Wessel, the Canadian duo behind Tin Can Knits, have been working together since 2011. One living in Canada and one living in Scotland, they work together producing knitting patterns, from the very simple, to the challenging. All with their trademark clarity, making them easily accessible for anyone from novice to expert. With…
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book review, ethical yarn, Fashion, inspiration, Knit with attitude, knitting, knitting pattern, London, New products, yarn
Yarn Pairings for Pom Pom Quarterly Issue 27 – Winter 2018
This is a sumptuous and rich issue of Pom Pom. Think warmth, heavy cables and some opulent victorian styling. This issue is a collaboration with Norah Gaughan who is involved as guest editor. She worked with the idea of tough Victoriana. Not the traditional notion of the delicate lady surrounded by flowers, but a woman of strength and resilience,…
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Yarn Feature: Garthenor Number 1
We have had this yarn for a little while at Knit With Attitude and it’s really nice to revisit it and give it it’s time in the limelight. If you are looking for organic and British, Garthenor is for you. Starting in the 1990’s Garthernor produced wool from their own flock, as they grew they have…
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What Maya Knits – Selja
So, prior to writing this blog post I checked and it turns out that last time I wrote a ‘What Maya Knits’ post was nearly a year ago – and that gives you an indication of how much knitting time there is in my life – not much! But sometimes you just notice the one,…
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ethical yarn, Fashion, inspiration, Knit with attitude, knitting, knitting pattern, New products, Uncategorized, yarn
New Yarn: Kettle Yarn Co. – Ramble
The beautiful shades and consciously sourced British fibres are what makes Kettle Yarn so wonderful. Linda always amazes, with her interesting blends and eye for colour. Ramble is definitely up there, and typifies these strengths. Ramble is a small-batch British yarn. Spun from the finest graded fibres of British Shetland and Romney sheep. 100g of a…
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New Yarn: Ístex Bulkylopi
A firm favourite here at Knit with attitude is the Léttlopi, but this yarn has just got supersized! In the form of Bulkylopi, what a fun yarn to see you into the winter. Like the Léttlopi, its made form 100% sturdy Icelandic wool, and comes in a variety of natural shades. I can see this becoming a…
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The Attitude Cowl by Julie Knits in Paris
Last weekend we had the awesome designer Julie Knits in Paris and the amazing Linda from the Kettle Yarn Co in the shop. It was great to have both an inspiring designer and yarn dyer together. What’s more is Julie was launching her splendid pattern ‘Attitude’, which is knit in Linda’s yarn: Kettle Yarn – Islington…
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Yarn Pairings for Laine Magazine Issue 6
We wait with bated breath when the new issue of Laine is announced. We are totally in love with this beautiful Nordic knitting magazine. With its stunning photography, inspirational articles and amazing patterns, Laine has become one of those magazines we just can’t wait to get our hands on. This Autumn/Winter Issue does not disappoint. As…
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New Yarn: The Fibre Co. – Lore
We always get excited when a new yarn comes our way and Lore from The Fibre Co is no exception. This yarn has landed in our shop and perfectly timed for Autumn. It’s a gorgeous yarn for those cosy autumn evenings. Lore is a 100% lambswool from the English Romney sheep breed. A woollen spun…
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Time for a new Project – Inspiration for Texture Time
The whirlwind of a designer Stephen West (Wesknits) is doing it again. It’s his Mystery Knit Along! We have been obsessing with Colour and Texture here recently. Hand dyed yarn and something fluffy. Is there anything better! Stephen’s new pattern is called ‘Texture Time’. As this is a mystery we have no idea what it will…
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Yarn Pairings for Pom Pom Quarterly Issue 26 – Autumn 2018
We are very excited about the mysterious and mystical theme of this Autumn Issue of Pom Pom. Its centred around the Moon, so think otherworldly delights and starry night skies. This issue is really going to spark your imagination and have you dreaming of outer space and craving long dark nights. The Moon Issue is…
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