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  • New Yarn – &Make from The Fibre Co
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    New Yarn – &Make from The Fibre Co

    We are excited to introduce a whole new range of yarns from The Fibre Company. &Make! We have long admired The Fibre Company’s ability to create beautiful yarns in and array of interesting fibre blends and now they have applied this know how to a range of approachable yarns, perfect for beginners and experienced crafters…

    George Cullen

  • Wensleydale – New Yarn from Black Elephant
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    Wensleydale – New Yarn from Black Elephant

    Another exciting new yarn from Black Elephant has arrived. This time in the form of 100% British Wensleydale wool. We have noticed a big trend in the appreciation of British wools. This has been for a whole number of reasons, for example the environmental impact of long distant shipping or for the most basic of…

    George Cullen

  • Are you Suri-ous? New yarn from Black Elephant.
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    Are you Suri-ous? New yarn from Black Elephant.

    A billow of clouds has floated through the doors of Knit With Attitude. Though these are not rain clouds, but welcome bundles of hand dyed Suri Cloud from Black Elephant. We love the gorgeously hand dyed colours that Petra of Black Elephant produces. We have long admired her Merino Singles. Now we can introduce Suri…

    George Cullen

  • Cotton, Cotton / Bamboo, Bamboo
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    Cotton, Cotton / Bamboo, Bamboo

    It’s hotting up but our knitting hands still want to keep busy. So what do they crave, plant fibres! Plant fibres are the cool breeze of the knitting world and we have just had a delivery of the lovely Nurturing Fibres, Eco-Cotton, Eco-Fusion and Eco Bamboo. These hand dyed yarns are what your hot hands…

    George Cullen

  • Back to Black Elephant
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    Back to Black Elephant

    Black Elephant Singles are back with a bang! Petra’s eye for gorgeous hand dyed colours is pure magic and we love it when a box of her yarn arrives in the shop. Rich, saturated and speckled, hand dyed yarns are a joy to knit with, making every stitch exciting. Black Elephant Merino Singles are a…

    George Cullen

  • What George Knits – Sea Mist Shawl
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    What George Knits – Sea Mist Shawl

    My design the Sea Mist Shawl was published as part of Laine Issue 11 in Summer 2021. Now it is available as a single pattern so I thought it would be fun to knit up a new version in some of the yarns we have here at Knit With Attitude. I have had it in…

    George Cullen

  • Yarn Pairings for Pompom Issue 37
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    Yarn Pairings for Pompom Issue 37

    Summer is here and that means a new issue of Pompom. The theme for Issue 37 is birds. Think feathery textures, bold coloured plumage and distinctive shapes. Inside are nine knit and crochet patterns along with the usual recipe, article and tutorial. The designers featured are: Allison Lutes, Carlie Olfert, Chloe Elizabeth Birch, Kjerstin Rovetta,…

    George Cullen

  • Yarn Pairings for Embody
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    Yarn Pairings for Embody

    Embody is not only a knitting book, but also has sewing patterns. This interesting combination was put together by Jacqueline Cieslak using both her knitting and sewing expertise. The ethos behind this collection was to empower makers to create clothes that honour their bodies. Embody consists of three infinitely adaptable patterns — two knitting, one…

    George Cullen

  • Yarn Pairings for Pompom Issue 36
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    Yarn Pairings for Pompom Issue 36

    Pompom 36 is bright cheery and full of colour. This spring issue is just what we need to shake off the grey winter. The designers in issue 36 have taken their inspiration from quilts. Inside are designs by: Amalia Sieber, Kindred Red, Ainur Berkimbayeva, Chantal Laplante, Gina Fama Röckenwagner, Inyoung Kim, Julie Robinson, Maria Matveeva…

    George Cullen

  • Yarn Pairings for Laine Issue 10
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    Yarn Pairings for Laine Issue 10

    We are really excited to see Laine Magazine back on our shelves. This truly is a beautiful knitting magazine, with is stunning photography, articles, recipes and of course amazing knitting designs. Issue 10 does not disappoint. Laine Issue 10 features 12 patterns by 11 different designers: Denise Bayron, Aleks Byrd, Maxim Cyr, Midori Hirose, Julie…

    George Cullen

  • Get Started with Knit How
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    Get Started with Knit How

    Knit How is one of most popular learn to knit books and now it is back in stock! For those curious to start knitting or looking for a knitty gift I have written this blog post with an introduction to the first project along with some suitable yarns and the right needles. Knit How takes…

    George Cullen

  • Knit With Attitude – a 10-Year Celebratory Collection – Pattern Previews
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    Knit With Attitude – a 10-Year Celebratory Collection – Pattern Previews

    This post will show off the last two patterns for the Knit With Attitude Book. Which is now available for pre-order and we now have an official publication date – 14th November! You may have seen the teaser pics going out on social media over the past couple of days but with these blog posts…

    George Cullen

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