Category: book review
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Yarn Pairings for Short-Row Colourwork by Woolly Wormhead
Woolly Wormhead’s new book Short Row Colourwork has taken the knitting world by storm. It has been hard to get our hands on them and as soon as they do they are gone again. But the exciting news is we have more coming in. If you have had your eye on this book grab your…
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Yarn Pairings – Pom Pom 47
Pom Pom Issue 47 is around the corner and the Winter issue Monochrome is full of delightful patterns to keep you knitting through the coming months. The theme for this issue is subtle colour combinations. So designs that focus on shades of the same colour, textural differences or shadows and depth. Designers featured are Sara…
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Yarn Pairings – Observations: Knits and Essays from the Forest
Seeing as we are on a bit of a jumper kick lately and especially a stranded colourwork one, I thought I would delve into Observations: Knits and Essays from the Forest by Lotta H. Löthgren and see what colourwork delights it has inside. I shall be taking a closer look at some of the designs…
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Yarn Pairings – Laine Issue 18
The Autumn Issue of Laine is here to whisk you off on a cosy weekend getaway. This issue focuses on the versatility of knitwear as we enter the autumnal season. Great for wearing outdoors or in, perfect for a little adventure. Inside this Issue there are eleven designs by ten designers that include jumpers, cardigans,…
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Yarn Pairings – Pom pom Issue 46
Knitting season is here, yes really! We maybe having a bit of a heatwave here in London but there is no reason you can’t start planning your autumn projects. Pom pom Issue 46 is here to help you usher in the change of season. This issue features guest editor Candice English of The Farmer’s Daughter…
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Knits for Children
Making Memories by Claudia Quintanilla has been captivating us ever since it arrived at Knit With Attitude. This beautifully put together collection of children’s knitting patterns is a handy knitting library essential. Along with Minipom from Pompom you will be fully covered for any new baby or child. Making Memories contains 25 knits for children,…
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Ready Set Socks!
Look what has just skipped through the door! Its Rachel Coopey’s Ready Set Socks! This blog post makes a great continuation of Knits for Busy Times. A sock is a great little project to have on the needles to pick up and put down when you have the time. Ready Set Socks is a collection…
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Yarn Pairings for Laine Issue 16
The latest issue of Laine Magazine is always hotly anticipated and with good reason. The Laine team have an amazing skill at bringing together a selection of talented designers and producing a cohesive collection of patterns. All packaged within the cover of a beautifully designed magazine. This post I will take a look at the…
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Yarn Pairings for Laine Issue 15.
Laine is back and with a brand new look! Laine 15 has had a contemporary new redesign but still keeps the Laine aesthetic that we have come to love. Representing modern knitwear in a stylish and approachable way. Laine 15 has the theme of Road Trip and inside you will find twelve designs by eleven…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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