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Wool Super Sale

May is a fantastic month to be a knitter, crocheter or even just a yarn-hoarder as for the whole of the month you get a

On with the old…..

there is an old superstition amongst Gansey knitters that if a Gansey is not finished by midnight on 31 December it needs to be unravelled

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Knit on with confidence and hope..

‘May you live in interesting times’ is supposed to be an English translation of an ancient Chinese curse and it’s certainly ringing true at the

Beginners Guide to Knitting

I get more and more requests from people who want to learn to knit so I was delighted to receive this straightforward and helpful guide,

Just enough Karisma

A friend asked me to knit this lovely vintage-style headband. The pattern called for DK yarn and my friend wanted it in dark red so

Elfie slippers part two

As I mentioned in my last post, my weekend project was to make a pair of Elfie slippers in Drops Big Delight. The knitting part

Why knit with Alpaca

Knitting with alpaca yarn is a real treat. The wool is beautifully soft to the touch but also remarkably durable . It has been used

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Laine Issue 25: Yarn Suggestions

This issue includes twelve light and relaxed summer garments and accessories, perfect for the warmer months. The knits are worked in a variety of yarns

An amazing blanket repair

This time last year a visitor came into the shop to ask if I knew anyone who could repair a crocheted blanket. It belonged to

LeicestersInstaYarnShow

Covid 19 has resulted in the cancellation of so many yarn shows this year but the magic of technology has enabled organisers to put on