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Profile: DesignETTE
As you probably have noticed, first half of 2014 brought lots of changes to Knit with attitude, our refurbishment meant much more shelf space and finally I’ve had the chance to expand our selection and introduce more new brands, and there is even more to come… One company I’ve started collaborating with this year is…
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Workshops and events atKnit with attitude – LIVE
I’m so pleased to let you know that this Autumn’s Event Schedule is finally LIVE! Whether you want to learn a new skill, would like to develop your techniques, or you are looking for inspiration, we’ve got something for everybody. To see the full schedule visit our Workshops and Events page. Knit with attitude offers…
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Oh what a party!
To celebrate the arrival of Wool and the Gang yarns, knitting kits and ready to wear at Knit with attitude, we decided to throw a party. AND what a great party it was! The Sansa & Khaleesi Jewellery Workshop was buzzing, and there were plenty of bubbly drinks for everyone (and snacks, after all we’re…
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How to build a yarn shop…eh…2
If you have followed my woolly adventures for a while you know that moving into new premises last year was a mile stone which meant (and still does mean) a lot to me! Imagine that, new bright and large premises on the high street! You also know that when we were finished building the shop…
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Love your yarn shop
Here at Knit with attitude we’re proud to be joining the National ‘Love your yarn shop’ campain, and we can’t wait to welcome you all to Yarn Shop Day May 3rd, a day of celebrating all things woolly!!! The campaign is initiated by leading UK publication Let’s Knit, editor Sarah Neil says: “Love Your Yarn…
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Artisan Yarn – Sheep of Steel
Sheep of Steel is a collective of spinners through the UK working collaboratively in showcasing and selling unique, contemporary handspun yarns! Spinning is a valuable craft and art form worth conserving and promoting. Its process encourages investigation, understanding and appreciation of the raw materials, which are at the basis of every textile. Skillfully and sustainably…
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Knitting with attitude
Why knit? I’m sure there are as many reasons as there are knitters out there, and even more so, because I for one have many many many reasons for knitting and for why I love this activity. Easiest to point out maybe, are those purely egocentric reasons, but knitting can also be used as a…
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But what does it look like…?
One of the best parts of my job is to receive deliveries, and I’m sure this goes for everyone working in a yarn shop. There is this very particular excitement when opening the boxes, being the first one to open the bags and pull out the lovely woolliness neatly winded up in fresh skeins or…
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Indigo Memoirs
I’ve been so lucky to have Indigo Memoirs discover Knit with attitude. Indigo Memoirs is an online ‘magazine’ and this is what they say about themselves: Indigo Memoirs are unseen experiences we seek and stumble upon as we search for a meaningful urban existence. We channel our intuition to discover such experiences in London and…
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Knit Night
While I plough through my accounts, my knitting is patiently waiting for tonight’s KNIT NIGHT! Will your knitting join mine for some wine and chatter?
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Welcome to my world
A few weeks ago we were privileged with a lovely visit from the very talented Leah Band (seriously, check out her website, this woman knows her stuff). As the look of our shop is finally coming together with all it’s bits, pieces and crazy ideas, we though it was the right time to have a…
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We’ve got TJOKT
I’m on a fat knit craze, and judging by these pictures from London Fashion Week where London based designers Siblings presented their Autumn Winter 2013 womenswear collection, I’m not the only one. Siblings Autumn Winter 2013 via Dezeen Siblings Autumn Winter 2013 via Dezeen Personally, I’v had the impression that really fat yarns like these…
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