Author: George Cullen

  • Yarn Pairings for Pompom Issue 41
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    Yarn Pairings for Pompom Issue 41

    Pompom is 10 and this is their celebration Issue! Issue 41 marks their 10th birthday and there are 13 designs inside for all weathers. Knitting, crochet, this issue has you covered. Issue 41 is a special Issue not only because of Pompom’s 10th anniversary but the magazine has had a redesign. This larger format has…

  • Yarn Pairings for Traditions Revisited by Aleks Byrd
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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…

  • Yarn Pairings for Laine Issue 14
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    Yarn Pairings for Laine Issue 14

    It’s always an exciting time when the new issue of Laine Magazine arrives. But for this issue, it was made even more exciting because we got to see the samples when we had Sini and the Laine Issue 14 Trunk Show in the shop on 2nd May. Issue 14 is inspired by the light Nordic…

  • Designer Feature – Birkebolla Strikk
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    Designer Feature – Birkebolla Strikk

    We have become entranced by the mesmerising colourwork socks of Jorun (Birkebolla Strikk). If you are not a sock knitter these sure are the socks to tempt you. Heavily ornate colourwork designs that feature everything from the traditional to the modern, the geometric to the flowing and the graphic to the cutesy. Each design can…

  • What George Knits – Sea Mist Shawl
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    What George Knits – Sea Mist Shawl

    My design the Sea Mist Shawl was published as part of Laine Issue 11 in Summer 2021. Now it is available as a single pattern so I thought it would be fun to knit up a new version in some of the yarns we have here at Knit With Attitude. I have had it in…

  • Browse the Shelves – Cumbria Worsted
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    Browse the Shelves – Cumbria Worsted

    I’m taking a look back over some of our much loved yarns with this series ‘Browse the Shelves’. Let us guide your hands and spark some inspiration for your next project. First up we have The Fibre Co Cumbria. This blend of 60% merino wool, 30% brown masham wool and 10% mohair has a plump…

  • Inspiration and Kits for Blum by Rachel Illsley
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    Inspiration and Kits for Blum by Rachel Illsley

    Rachel Illsley’s colourwork designs are just magnificent, they are complex but delicate at the same time and ooze personality. Small and well observed details are at the heart of her patterns. Which contain a myriad of tiny crosses, lines and shapes that build into an impactful design. Blum is one of those designs that stops…

  • How to choose your colours for iKnit7 Side by Side KAL
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    How to choose your colours for iKnit7 Side by Side KAL

    We have created an exciting new way of shopping for kits at Knit With Attitude for the upcoming iKnit7 KAL. Susanne Sommer’s design uses two colours. A main colour for the body and sleeves and a contrast colour for the neckband and cuff ribbing. With so many colour choices and so many possibilities our new…

  • Block around the Clock
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    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…

  • A little look at Crochet Crush by Molla Mills
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    A little look at Crochet Crush by Molla Mills

    Looking for something to lift your mood during these dark and rainy winter days? A little ray of sunshine is peeking thought the clouds in the form of Crochet Crush by Molla Mills. This book is not only bursting with colour but contains 23 crochet patterns for homewares and accessories. All in Molla Mills distinctive…

  • What George Knits – Best Beret

    What George Knits – Best Beret

    It’s the time of year for speedy knits for speedy gifts and with Christmas getting closer the speedier the better. So enter the Best Beret. I’ve knit this for a friend but I kind of want to keep it for myself! The Best Beret pattern is simple and quick to knit and comes with two…

  • What George Knits – Shawlography Shawl
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    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…