• 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…

  • Shapeshifting

    Shapeshifting

    Bless Stories and Knit with Attitude are shapeshifting. From the very beginning, Bless Stories and Knit With Attitude chose collaboration over competition, nurturing community and holding safe and truly inclusive spaces. Through my deepening friendship with Ashlyn, it became clear just how aligned the worlds of craft and soulful living really are. We both share…

  • 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…

  • Stocking Fillers

    Stocking Fillers

    It’s that time of year again! Do you have a crafty friend you are not sure what to get, or a non crafty friend you want to send a hint to? This is the blog post for you. This guide features all the stocking fillers or the perfect little secret Santa gifts for craft lovers.…

  • 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…

  • Hang Out With Me?
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    Hang Out With Me?

    I’ve just sat down to type this out. I am, as you know, a woman of many words and I’ve been brewing on this for so long, still I find I am struggling to form my sentences and I am worried about being able to word myself in the best way for this, admittedly, quite…

  • Yarn Pairings for The Art of the Sea

    Yarn Pairings for The Art of the Sea

    Laine’s newest edition to your knitting library takes inspiration from Tove Jansson’s Moomin universe. With twenty three knitwear designs by eighteen designers. Introducing: The Art of the Sea. The Art of the Sea. Tove Jansson’s much loved Moomin world has been delighting generations for over eighty years. Drawing upon the characters and stories from Moominvalley…

  • 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…

  • Yarn Pairings for Kindred Knits by Aleks Byrd
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    Yarn Pairings for Kindred Knits by Aleks Byrd

    Aleks Byrd’s book Traditions Revisted shone a light on Estonian knitting techniques and explored her Estonian heritage through traditional regional knitting styles and embellishments. It introduced knitters worldwide to the joys of stitches like roosimine, nuppud and fringes. These techniques were explored through Aleks distinctive style and she created a range of contemporary garments and…