Category: inspiration

  • For the Love of … 2026
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    For the Love of … 2026

    As every year, the intention is to create stronger bonds between us as a community, making space for the joy of sharing and being joined together by our love for our crafts and the joy of creating and making. With so many wonderful contributions, we are absolutely delighted to invite you to vote in the…

  • What George Spins – Corriedale Wool Top
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    What George Spins – Corriedale Wool Top

    Something different from the ‘What We Knit’ series, I’ve done some spinning! I couldn’t resist having a little spin with the new Corriedale Fibre we have got in. As we have been expanding our spinning range and also running spinning workshops we were looking for a simple fibre that would be easy to spin for…

  • What George Knits – The Modernist Scarf by Nicole Hawkesford
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    What George Knits – The Modernist Scarf by Nicole Hawkesford

    Our friend Nicole has just published the cutest little scarf pattern. Lovers of intarsia and small scarves are really going to enjoy this one. Inspired by angular lines and the play of light & shadow created by Modernist architecture, a minimal but bold accessory. The Modernist Scarf is knit in just two balls of the…

  • Yarn Pairings for Laine Issue 29

    Yarn Pairings for Laine Issue 29

    Laine’s Summer 2026 issue is titled Damson and features an array of knitwear perfect for warmer weather. Lots of light breezy tops in an array of textures as well as a couple of lighter accessories. Inside are fifteen knitting patterns: four sweaters, a cardigan, five t-shirts/tops, a dress, a pair of shorts, two shawls and…

  • Yarn Pairings for The Island and the Forest
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    Yarn Pairings for The Island and the Forest

    Swedish designers Erika Åberg and Lotta H. Löthgren have worked together to create a book of twelve knitted designs that are both timeless and practical. The Island and the Forest: A Knitted Correspondence is an exchange of letters between the two designers, through which they reflect on life and present their designs in a book…

  • Yarn Pairings for Laine Issue 28
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    Yarn Pairings for Laine Issue 28

    As soon as talk of Spring starts I know these short winter days are slowly coming to an end. Laine’s Spring 2026 issue 28 is just around the corner. Publication day is the 5th March. Laine 28 is titled Open Water and takes you on a sunny boat trip on the Baltic Sea. Photographed on…

  • A few of my favourites from 52 Weeks of Sweaters.
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    A few of my favourites from 52 Weeks of Sweaters.

    Usually when there is a new book or magazine on the horizon I will do a yarn pairings blog post. This is where I look through the entire collection and then go rummaging through the shelves of Knit With Attitude to find some suitable yarns to knit them in. But the 52 weeks series is…

  • George’s Christmas Wishlist

    George’s Christmas Wishlist

    Yes I’m surrounded by the amazing yarns and accessories of Knit With Attitude everyday and my favourite things change all the time! But this is my current wish list of both products and potential projects I want to knit over the festive period. I’m hoping to get a bit of knitting time done both while…

  • Yarn Parings for Laine Issue 27
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    Yarn Parings for Laine Issue 27

    The new issue of Laine is even more special. The renewed magazine features more designed than ever. Thats more knitting fun to be had! The winter issue titled Dawn and is full of warming inspiration for the colder months. Lots of inviting jumpers as well as accessories to keep you wrapped up and toasty. As…

  • What George Knits – Lillebrors Teddy by Aftenstrikk
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    What George Knits – Lillebrors Teddy by Aftenstrikk

    I was browsing projects on Ravelry the other day and I came across the cutest little teddy bear. If you didn’t know already I have an obsession with knitting soft toys and it is what got me in to knitting when I was a child. When I saw the Lillebrors Teddy I was in love…

  • Socktober
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    Socktober

    October equals Socktober! It’s not just a play on words but an embrace of the season. Autumn is here and we are reaching for our knitwear. That includes our knitted socks. Be prepared to cast on some socks! If you are looking for sock yarn than look no further than these suggestions: Socks Yeah! – Socks…

  • Virtual Knit Night tomorrow October 10th
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    Virtual Knit Night tomorrow October 10th

    Right, how do I even put this … guys I’ve made a proper blooper. I’ve got my days mixed up and don’t have any other excuse than my knitting. It is true, these days I am so obsessed with my project that I’ve taken my finger completely off the button and lost track of all…