The Knit with attitude Blog

– an East London Yarn Shop

Author: MayaB

  • Fibre Fridays: Linen

    This week’s fibre feature is linen. Linen has been used as fabric for thousands of years. Some of the oldest fabrics found were made of linen, dating back to 2,000 BC in Egypt. Linen is a fantastic hot weather fibre. It is cool to the touch and breathes very well, keeping the wearer protected from…

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    Repost: Susan Crawford – Looking Back and Looking ahead

    What is there to say about Susan Crawford? She is in no need of an introduction, as her name is well known both within knitting, vintage and the fashion scene. Vintage fashion and craft magazines from the 1930s to the 1950s has long been an obsession for her and this fascination is very clear in…

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    Fibre Fridays: Silk

    We are writing these fibre posts in relation to our summer KAL, so silk is an obvious choice. Cool in the heat, warm in the cold, silk is a perfect summer fabric. Silk has amazing drape, which makes it perfect for loose tops and shawls. The structure of the fibre has very little elasticity, which…

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    It’s All About Socks!

    We’re going slightly sock crazy over at Knit with attitude these days! Admittedly there has been a lot of focus on summer tops here on the blog with the Summer Top KAL happening, but really, what knitting project is more suitable for summer than socks? Small, light-weight and so portable you could even bring it…

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    Fibre Fridays: Merino

    Another instalment of our Fibre Fridays! This week we are talking about merino wool. Merino wool! you may say, That’s not a summer yarn. It’s all sheepy and warm and not at all good for summer knitting. Well, we are here to disagree! Merino sheep were first bred in Spain, and were highly prized Long…

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    Fibre Feature Fridays: Cotton

    One of the hardest things about choosing a new project is deciding which yarn to use. We have lots of yarns in the shop that are great for summer and lightweight knits. Our Summer Top KAL is in full swing, so over the next few weeks we will feature different fibres that we carry and…

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  • Blog Tour and Giveaway: Palette mini-collection

    Thank you for passing us the baton Julie, Knitted Bliss. Everyone loves hand dyed yarn. From the subtle shading of a semi-solid to the cacophony of variegated, there is something for everyone. You can find speckles and flecks of colour that will appear like sprinkles on your fabric, or longer blocks of colour that pool…

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  • Ed’s Animals with TOFT

    When I saw these adorable crochet animals from TOFT I knew instinctively that they would make a terrific addition to the shop – and a fun way to introduce people to crochet! Even better, TOFT is a well-known UK company – regularly seen at yarn and fibre shows around the country while they build their…

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    Summer Top KAL 2015

    Spring and summer can be a difficult time for a knitter. The warm layers are begging to be thrown off and toes long to be free from wooly socks. In general, the inspiration or knitting mojo can fade in the face of longer days. Luckily for you, we’ve got just the ticket to keep your…

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    Spring – inspirations and ideas

    Spring is beginning to show it’s face here in London. The flowers are starting to bloom, crocus and daffodils, and the trees are just starting to bud. Here in the shop we’ve got all sorts of new yarns and patterns to inspire your needles for the warmer months! First up is an expansion of the…

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    February

    A few glimpses of what’s been happening at Knit with attitude while we’re waiting for spring.

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    A Creative Journey

    I’ve known Kaja for a few years now, one of the very first customers I had coming through my doors when setting up my shop and with time a dear friend, and I’ve had the pleasure of observing her approach to knitting. A process I find both fascinating and amusing. You see, where most of…

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