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Virtual Knit Night January 9th
The letters on my hand – PUST – is the Norwegian word for breathe, breath, breeze and pause. After a personal crisis last year I realised I’d completely forgotten how to, and so I had this done to remind me, daily. This year, however, also brought a non-voluntarily pause as I woke up on New…
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What Maya Knits – Inner Peace
Today is the day! My friend Veera Välimäki (@veerarain on insta) is releasing her latest design the Inner Peace Sweater, and I can finally show of my new favourite FO – I’ve literarily been wearing this every day since it came off my needles. In the summer Veera put out a call for testers, I…
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Yarn Pairings for Laine Issue 23
It is time to embrace winter with Laine Magazines new issue. Step into the snow, feel the chill, but wrap up warm. Laine Magazine Issue 23 is titled Borealis. So inside you will find plenty of knitwear to layer up in for a walk under the stars. Perfect for your winter wardrobe. Inside there are…
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New Yarn – Pickles Big Fuzz
Big Fuzz a chunky mohair – yes you read that right – A. CHUNKY. MOHAIR. A huge favourite amongst ‘fibre folks’, Mohair is known for being warm and cosy, but unlike sheep fibre added warmth does not mean added bulk. Mohair is an incredibly light weight fibre, wrapped up in it feels like you are…
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New Yarn – Pickles Pure Wool
After introducing Pickles to our selection last winter, they have quickly become one of our most loved ‘makers of woolly joy’. With a focus on high quality, natural fibres and a fun on trend colour palette, this is in now way a surprise – we knew you would be head over heels about them! Our…
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Virtual Knit Night November 14th
I am enjoying my current project so much I just skipped the whole getting stuck on Sleeve Island thing, just a few more rounds of ribbing and both sleeves are completed, with only the neckline left to do. I’m a little bit gutted as I won’t be able to show off my beautiful progress at…
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Beautiful Knitters – Beautiful Mistakes
After finishing the body of one of the sweaters I’ve been bragging about lately, appeared a ‘thing’ that completely took me by surprise, I did not see it coming at all. It was a classic case of thinking I knew what the pattern wanted me to do, rather than actually reading the pattern, and I’ve…
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What Maya Knits – Two at Once
Most know that I am a slow knitter, as in sloth pace slow. I can be quick if I have to, I used to be much quicker, but the combination of my osteoarthritis and time restraints have slowly slowed me down over time. However, I’ve never been into speed knitting, as a process knitter I…
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Virtual Knit Night October 10th
With the summer holiday, and with a last minute cancellation of our virtual in September, it really seems like ages since I met up with you all. Tonight is the night! Knitting season is definitely here, the cold nip in the air has brought on a severe case of castonitis – I’m literarily casting on…
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Yarn Pairings for Cultivate Pt. 1
We all know those books that touch us on a deeper level, making a lasting impact on how we see the world. Cultivate: Knitting the Beauty of Nature is just that. A passion project between two friends — the British artist and knitwear designer Dee Hardwicke and Laine’s very own Jonna Helin — this book…
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Colour Inspiration for WestKnits MKAL 2024
It’s MKAL season! Stephen West has become famous for his fun, engaging and often surprising yearly mystery knit alongs. This year we’re doing Go Go Dynamo! A clue is released every week for four weeks seeing you on a journey of texture, colour, shape and construction. Often challenging you with new stitches or techniques, but…
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Yarn Pairings for Laine Issue 22
It’s Laine time and the autumn Issue 22 is coming out on the 30th August and we can’t wait. Laine 22 is titled Aalto after the Finish architect Alvar Aalto who designed the Paimio Sanatorium where this issues photos were taken. This cool and stylish setting provides a great backdrop to the eleven knitwear designs…
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