Tag: Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk
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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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Knit With Attitude at Unravel – Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk
We are very exited to be exhibiting at Unravel at the end of February so I’m starting this series of blog posts having a look at what we are bringing along. Unravel is taking place at Farnham Maltings in Farnham over 24-26 February 2023. With over 70 other exhibitors Unravel is going to be great…
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What George Knits – Active Duty Sweater by Maxim Cyr
A while back Maxim Cyr posted a call for test knitters on his instagram (@maxtheknitter) for the most amazing looking colour work jumper. Camouflage colourwork! That test knit was for the Active Duty Sweater and today it gets released. So with this post I shall take a look at the pattern and maybe inspire you…
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FO Friday – Stay Soft Shawl
We’re at the Unravel Festival and I’m literarily blocking my new jumper on the hotel room floor, hoping for it to dry so it can be shown off at the opening next day. We’re exhausted after set up, we’ve had our hearty dinner, and we’re ready to crawl into bed for some evening knitting. George…
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Trio Shawl KAL
So many of you noticed my Instagram post on Strikkelisa’s new design the Trio Shawl this weekend, and several of you commented on wanting to cast on with me. As usual (most of the time) your wish is our command so here goes, the first KWA KAL this year is the #trioshawlKAL An ideal beginner’s…
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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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