An ode to blooming spring
The ancient Peruvians believed that cotton was like fragments of cloud fallen to earth to clothe the people in the land of the Incas – a gift from their gods.Our cotton yarn's unique softness and lustre are the result of Peru's sunshine and fertile soils where it is grown. Soft and sleek, with beautiful drape, this is the perfect yarn for the warmer months. Find out more about our Shiny Happy Cotton.Fibres: 100% pima cotton yarn Yardage/Weight: 142 metres (155 yards) per 100 gram ball Average tension: 18 stitches + 25 rows per 10 cm / 4” Suggested knitting needles: 3.5mm - 8mm (US4 - 11) Suggested crochet hook: 5mm - 8mm Weight: Aran/Worsted
Are you looking for some kid's activities for summer vacation? Look no further than knit, hook, and spin!
I'm so excited to bring you the awesome fiber artist, Amanda Solomon, in this meet the maker post! Find out all about her beautiful art yarn.
Here's a photo essay describing the ancient processes that allowed Neolithic Europeans to modify the flax plant for its fibers, rather than its oil.
A place to feature my knits, my favorite knitters, knitting inspirations as well as some crochet thrown in for good measure!
Debbie Bliss Natalie Cardigan PDF is a Knitting pattern by Debbie Bliss, available as a Downloadable PDF and includes instructions in English. Discover more patterns by Debbie Bliss at WEBS!
In the late 19th century, the first semi-synthetic fiber in history was invented – viscose rayon! Known as artificial silk until its rebranding as rayon in 1924, rayon has become a significant part of our fiber landscape. In the yarn and fiber world, we most frequently run into rayon when it is labeled as bamboo or
The Knit in the Womb Blog - Bethany Pixie Bonnet and Baby Blanket: Free Knitting Pattern Included - Download today!
Quilt attributed to Ann Sloan Knox North Carolina Museum of History Last week I discussed this quilt of plaids, stripes and buttern...
A knit blog, mostly about knitting, or thinking about my knitting, i also weave, spin, make books, and draw or paint with water colours, i have dyed yarn and baked, and all of that can end up here.
Seventies spin Try a retro printed knit and bookish flats for a nod to the decade du jour.
One of my knitting goals this year was to spin and knit myself a jumper – and now it's off the bobbin and on my body! While I've knit our free Flax sweater pattern many times, this is the first one I've made just for myself.
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Sue Beevers has been creating her entire life and continues to knit, spin, quilt, teach Cello lessons, design patterns and fabric. Whew!
Gucci bow jumper Alessandro Michele is known for putting his signature spin on classic wardrobe staples, and this knit is no exception.
Ash LUNATIC BIS Trainers Black Knit Ash LUNATIC BIS Trainers in Black Knit Ash Lunatic trainers are crafted in a soft black knit fabric with a subtle tinsel coating detailing and is finished with the pull tab at the heel. This style is a spin off of ASH Lucky Star Trainers from our previous seasons.The lace up design lends itself to classic…
Ash LUNATIC STAR Trainers Multi-Coloured Knit ASH Lunatic Star Trainers Multi-Coloured Knit Ash Lunatic Star trainers in a multi-colour way are crafted in a knit and tinsel mix with black star stitching detailing. Finished with a black and grey pull tab at the heel. This style is a spin off of ASH Lucky Star Trainers from our previous seasons.The lace up…
Margaret Stove and her Bush Bouquet Shawl that she was commissioned to design, spin, and knit for the birth of Prince William. Margaret's first shawl fine enough…
