by Joy | Nov 16, 2022 | patterns
Be Reyt sock yarn comes in 50 gram skeins, making it perfect for colour work socks. I’m a huge fan of stripey socks, and they’re the perfect way to play with colour while keeping life simple. With almost 30 colours to choose from the hardest bit might be...
by Joy | Aug 30, 2022 | 4ply yarns, colour inspiration, knitting, knitting techniques, mini skeins, patterns
Over the last few weeks I’ve been knitting with tweed yarn – and it’s fair to say I’m smitten. Our tweed yarn is a 100% British Bluefaced Leicester wool with dark flecks of tweed though it. They add a more rustic finish to the yarn. I wanted to...
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 5, 2021 | DK yarns, laceweight yarns, patterns
Yes that’s cowls – there are two very different sizing options for this cowl. Version 1 is what I think of as a standard cowl shape. It’s a tube which sits loosely round your neck. I love this style of cowl for the workshop where I know it’s...
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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