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Needles for Socks
We have made many posts looking at the beautiful sock friendly yarns along with various sock patterns and books over the years. But this post is dedicated to the tools you need to create the socks themselves. The foundation of every knitters work, your needles. There are different ways to knit a sock and different…
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Virtual Knit Night October 12th
Both the real world and our knitting world is in a turmoil these days, and if you are feeling confused, stressed and just completely ‘out of it’, you are definitely not alone. We need to create space to breathe and gather ourselves, and we need to openly communicate with each other. I am so looking…
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A Deep Dive into Stranded Colourwork
It is probably the Northener in me, or more accurate, me being a Norwegian that makes me crave woolly jumpers as soon as autumn is here – but not any woolly jumper – oh no, I’m talking about proper thick proper wool proper bashing around in the snow jumpers! Now admittedly it’s been years since…
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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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Design Focus – Camisole no. 9
With more than a decade in the fashion industry, when creating My Favourite Things Louise Rasmussen’s main focus has been to create classic and timeless wardrobe favourites of high quality, that lasts for more than a season: simple but aesthetically pleasing designs with thought out details, always aiming for ‘the perfect fit’. Here at Knit with attitude…
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New Yarn – Woven Beyond
I can not even begin to tell you how many requests I receive every day from yarn mass producers wanting to present their range to me. To be perfectly honest, most of them go completely ignored and left un-responded to, because from the very first eyesight it is clear to me they haven’t even bothered…
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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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Virtual Knit Night September 14th
Did you have a lovely summer break? I for sure did! Sometimes you need a break to fully appreciate the positives of everyday life – and I am so ready to get back into the swing of it, starting with our first Virtual of the season tonight! What are you working on? I can’t wait…
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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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New Yarn – Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk Forgarn
Light and airy, delicate but hardwearing, squishy and fun to knit, this intriguing yarn from Hillesvåg has arrived and I’m in love. These giant round ‘cakes’ of yarn are Forgarn from Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk. A ‘pre-yarn’ which means it has been carded (combed) but no twist has been added like with more traditional yarns. This creates…
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What Maya Knits – Autumn Forager by Jennifer Brou
I ripped up the box, flipped the flaps aside, and fell in love – hard! It was our delivery of the autumn issue of Laine and beaming up at me was the cover featuring Autumn Forager by Jennifer Brou (link to Ravelry). My favourite projects are the ones that lets me explore texture, and the…
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New Yarn – Twisted Ambitions Yarn: Sweet Sock
A collection of inspiring new yarns have arrived at Knit With Attitude. Twisted Ambitions Yarns from American hand dyer Ross Taylor. Bright neons, soft neons, electrifying speckles that all have a glow of positivity that will rub off onto your knitting making them a pleasure to knit, wear and enjoy. These colours will blow you…
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