Pattern Round Up – July 2019 There are Round Ups that are tricky to put together. Ravelry gets so over saturated, good patterns gets lost in the daily flow of new releases. This one wasn’t one of them. If anything we really had to make an effort to narrow them down to ‘only’ 8 picks. © Sasha Hyre First up is this adorable children’s jumper by … Read More
Embellishments – LoopKnitlounge As summer draws to a close, and autumn arrives (bringing lots of rain to London), we’re pulling out our knitwear, and those almost-completed projects, in need of a few finishing touches. We have some new buttons, and we’re stocked up to the rafters with ribbons galore – we’re hoping this lovely little collection will encourage you to finish that cardigan, … Read More
mYak Tibetan Cloud + a giveaway! – LoopKnitlounge Wow! We are so excited to welcome the newest mYak yarn to Loop! All of mYak’s yarns are exceptionally soft, with beautiful stories behind them. This week we’re sharing the story behind Tibetan Cloud, which launched a few days ago! mYak Tibetan Cloud is 100% Tibetan sheep wool, in a sport/light DK weight. The wool is very ethically sourced, … Read More
Interview – Christine: The Story Behind Rauwerk The story behind Rauwerk is one of a kind. From a career in Haute Couture to starting her own yarn label Christine has managed to reinvent herself while creating a unique product. Her passion for high quality fibres and her commitment to sustainability emanate from her work. As fellow Brightonians we were curious to hear more about her personal journey … Read More
Boy doll Malik in issue 89 – such a cheeky chappy Boy doll Malik in issue 89 – such a cheeky chappy Now that’s the look of a boy caught with his hand in the cookie jar. But with his adorable appeal, he’ll have charmed his way out of a grounding by teatime. His dungarees are fully removable so once made you can switch up his outfit for long-term appeal. To … Read More
Natural Dyes Explained | YAK As time goes on pure dyes have grown increasingly more in recognition. They supply a environmentally pleasant various to artificial pigments. They give dyers the likelihood to create stunning colors utilizing available substances and age-old recipes. Like any development, it comes with its lot of controversies and misconceptions. Today we’re going to debunk a few of the myths that encompass … Read More
Deramores 4 Seasons CAL: Spring Deramores’ 4 Seasons crochet-along has taken the crochet neighborhood by storm since its launch final month. We speak to one of many 5 designers, Veronika Cromwell, who tells us how working with the opposite designers impressed her to ‘spring’ into motion… How did you select your season? We had been fairly fortunate and all picked our favorite seasons – there … Read More
Basic Knitting Tips & Techniques : How to Make a Knit Stitch Learn how to make knit stitches with knowledgeable tips on this free video sequence on knitting fundamentals for learners. Expert: Christine Pichini Contact: www.tooknappress.com. Bio: Christine Pichini is an artist and author dwelling in Los Angeles. Filmmaker: christine pichini source Fruit of the Loom Men's 5-Pack Soft Stretch Knit Boxer - Colors May Vary, Assorted, Medium $17.99 $16.75 in stock … Read More
