Category: yarn
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New Yarn: The Fibre Co. – Lore
We always get excited when a new yarn comes our way and Lore from The Fibre Co is no exception. This yarn has landed in our shop and perfectly timed for Autumn. It’s a gorgeous yarn for those cosy autumn evenings. Lore is a 100% lambswool from the English Romney sheep breed. A woollen spun…
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Yarn Pairings for Pom Pom Quarterly Issue 26 – Autumn 2018
We are very excited about the mysterious and mystical theme of this Autumn Issue of Pom Pom. Its centred around the Moon, so think otherworldly delights and starry night skies. This issue is really going to spark your imagination and have you dreaming of outer space and craving long dark nights. The Moon Issue is…
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New Yarn: Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk, Norsk Pelsullgarn
If you like colour and the flexibility of a yarn over three weights, then we have something exciting here at Knit with attitude. Let us introduce Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk, one of Norway’s longest established wool producers, situated on the west coast of Norway, 35km north of Bergen. Founded in 1898 by Mikkel Myhr and family owned,…
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How to find a fade
There are so many beautiful projects out there at the moment that call for a fade. From the original Find Your Fade Shawl and So Faded by Andrea Mowry to Fading Point by Joji Locatelli, there are loads of options, ideas and inspriations. But what is a fade, and how do you choose your yarns?! First…
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Pattern Launch – Wrap Me Up Cardigan
I have to admit that I am very excited to be launching the Wrap Me Up Cardigan pattern, it has been years since I had the time to develop and design a larger garment, not to mention finding the time to write, test and tech edit such a huge project. And let me tell you…
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What George Knits – Speedy Knits for Speedy Gifts
Now that the madness of Christmas is over, I can reflect on one of my favourite Gift Knits this year. Socks! Not 4ply ones (I wasn’t that well prepared) but wonderfully quick and fun Double Knit ones. This year me and my boyfriend spent Christmas at our friends house. Being grateful guests and because it was the season…
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Christmas Wish Lists – Sanna
Festive feelings are high in Knit With Attitude and Of Cabbages and Kings and we are looking at what Christmas Gifts we want to give and receive this year. Third up on our series of staff inspired wish lists is Sanna. Working with both shops at the weekend Sanna’s list is inspired by things that catches her…
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Interview with Jule from Hey Mama Wolf
In our effort to create a full range of ethical and environmentally sourced yarns, we have spent a long time searching for a company making yarn dyed with plants, or naturally dyed yarn. This is an inherently niche idea, so while there are people out there naturally dying yarn, it was difficult to find someone…
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Interview with Ann Helen from Garnsurr
Here at Knit With Attitude we are always on the look out for new and exciting companies to work with. Maya was so excited when she met Ann Helen of Garnsurr at the Oslo Knitting Festival in October and heard about their project to help refugee women integrate into Norwegian culture through language courses, gainful…
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What Maya Knits – East or West Pullover
To be honest – the heating in our shop is not ideal for the really cold winter days – especially if you are sat still in the back room with admin all day, but who cares when it is the perfect opportunity to snuggle up in our favourite knit wear? Like today, Natalie in a…
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Yarn Pairings for Rib Issue 3 – Alchemy
We are getting all the autumn issues into the shop, and we couldn’t be more excited. It’s sweater weather! One of the issues that has just arrived is Rib Issue 3 – Alchemy. This all menswear magazine is going from strength to strength, and we love being able to represent knitting patterns for more people.…
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Interview with Layla from Qing Fibre
We have been so enjoying having Qing Fibre in the shop this summer, the bright colours are so much fun! It’s been flying off the shelves and onto everyone’s needles, but we recently got a restock and some new colourways in. We asked Layla, the brains and head dyer at Qing Fibre to answer a…
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