by Joy | Feb 10, 2022 | 4ply yarns, project bags, self striping sock yarn
This week’s shop update is about self striping sock yarn. I’m a huge fan of yarns where the colours stripe as you knit socks and mitts. They’re great fun to work with and they’re perfect for projects where you don’t have to concentrate....
by Joy | Jan 12, 2022 | 4ply yarns, shop update
There’s lots of new yarn in this week’s shop update – and as always we’re happy to post worldwide. First up is Britsock. Neutrals are always a popular choice , probably because they work so well with everything. There’s also something...
by Joy | Dec 8, 2021 | 4ply yarns, mini skeins, patterns
The original linen stitch cowl has always been one of my favourite designs. I love the very different front and back of the work – either could easily be in the right side. In a double length cowl which twists round your neck both sides can be seen. Although...
by Joy | Nov 8, 2021 | 4ply yarns, patterns
Thanks for all the love you’ve shown the free Super Simple Cowl Pattern. I’m thrilled that it’s worked as both a way of using up part of a skein and getting some quick gift knitting done. For some knitters patterns where you can completely disengage...
by Joy | Nov 1, 2021 | 4ply yarns, colour inspiration, yarn club
Welcome to the 2022 Yarn Club. The 2022 yarn club will have seaside theme – being by the sea is one of my favourite places to be, and there’s lots of colour inspiration there which I can’t wait to draw on. This photo was taken in Bridlington a few...
by Joy | Oct 27, 2021 | 4ply yarns, colour inspiration, gifts, knitting, patterns
Sometimes the best things in life are simple and free! The Super Simple Cowl is an easy and quick knit that takes 50 grams / 200 meters of 4ply yarn and 25 grams / 210 meters of Moonbroch. The cowl is knitted on 5.5mm circular needles (so no seams and only 2 ends to...
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