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  • Regular Virtual Knit Nights
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    Regular Virtual Knit Nights

    We did our first attempt of a virtual knit night via Zoom last Thursday, and all though some of us were struggling with online connections and understanding how this new tool works, it was such a great experience and everyone expressed a want for our knit nights to happen on a regular basis. We all…

    MayaB

  • WIP Wednesday – Festoon Socks
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    WIP Wednesday – Festoon Socks

    The luxury of time has made me revisit some old WIPs (work in progress), that have sadly been left forgotten. For no reason whatsoever the lure of a new project has left these poor things unloved. So with this series I am starting a WIP Wednesday and I’m encouraging everybody to shine a light on…

    George Cullen

  • What to Knit? Lace Edition!
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    What to Knit? Lace Edition!

    I have to say that I rarely knit with lace. Maybe I have this idea that a lace project would turn into an insurmountable task. But we have some lovely lace weight yarns at Knit With Attitude, ones that I have had my eye on for quite some time. Now that some of us might…

    George Cullen

  • Let’s Stash Dive
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    Let’s Stash Dive

    During these strange times we may be spending a lot more time at home than we would usually do. But crafters should not fear, this is our time to reacquaint ourselves with projects we may have discarded, or special skeins of yarn that maybe lingering unloved. We should use this time to reconnect with our…

    George Cullen

  • Time For a New Project – When the Rainbow is Enuf by Mara Licole
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    Time For a New Project – When the Rainbow is Enuf by Mara Licole

    When browsing Ravelry for some project inspiration I came across this gorgeous shawl. When the Rainbow is Enuf by Mara Licole. It has brioche and it has lace and its inspiration comes from one amazing person. The name of this shawl and its inspiration comes from American playwright and poet Ntozake Shange. Ntozake addressed issues…

    George Cullen

  • You are invited – Virtual Knit Night
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    You are invited – Virtual Knit Night

    Here at Knit with attitude we are very aware the need for community, support and friendship in these challenging times of isolation, we still need ‘to see’ each other and keep in touch with our local friends as well as those from far away. We are currently working on virtual alternatives trying to find suitable…

    MayaB

  • Coping with Corona

    Coping with Corona

    It was an amazing photo shoot last week. In many ways it felt like everything that is Knit with attitude – what it represents to me personally, friendship, creativity, drive and ambition, all melted into this one passion, the love for yarn and knitting. I was surrounded by this energy of achievement and pride, and…

    MayaB

  • Introducing Norne Yarn
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    Introducing Norne Yarn

    We were blown away when the delivery of Norne Yarn arrived just before Unravel. We knew it was going to be beautiful, but we didn’t realise it would be this beautiful! Sumptuous and rich with jewel like tones on the most luscious base imaginable. It’s enough to to make you weep with joy. So what…

    George Cullen

  • Yarn Pairings for Pompom Issue 32
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    Yarn Pairings for Pompom Issue 32

    Spring! The days begin to lengthen, the sun shines just that little bit stronger and nature reminds us it’s still there and bursts into life. The days are still cool, but there is a hint of warmth in the air. So much so we may shun our winter overcoats and choose a favourite hand knit…

    George Cullen

  • Time For a New Project – Neon Skyline by Carol Feller
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    Time For a New Project – Neon Skyline by Carol Feller

    I love these ‘Time For a New Project’ posts. It’s my chance to have a fantasise about the colour potential of project. Plus rummaging around on the shelves of Knit With Attitude is my favourite thing to do. So when I saw Neon Skyline by Carol Feller and saw that it was knit in her…

    George Cullen

  • The Photographer – Jonna Hietala – Kickstarter Campaign
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    The Photographer – Jonna Hietala – Kickstarter Campaign

    I was first made aware of Jonna Hietala’s stunning photography when she together with Sini Kramer founded and published the first issue of Laine Magazine, a knitting magazine representing and showcasing nothing we’d ever seen before! A burning desire to translate what we see and feel into our own language.We are born to create. Now…

    MayaB

  • Our Neighbourhood – Kickstarter Campaign
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    Our Neighbourhood – Kickstarter Campaign

    An important part of what Knit With Attitude is and what places us within our community is the relationship with our neighbours. That’s everyone from our friends and customers that come through our doors, attend our monthly knit nights or come in for a chat when they are out and about in Stoke Newington. Being…

    MayaB

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