It feels weird to say this now, but I used to completely avoid knitting with wool. I was a vegan knitter who, to be honest, had no idea that wool is arguably the best yarn for knitting and hadn’t fully educated herself properly, and I thought acrylic was pretty much my only option whenever I […]
Summer crochet season is here, and we’ve got just the magazine to get you inspired. Our lovely crochet tutor, Fiona Meade gave us her thoughts on Laine’s latest crochet magazine, Let’s Crochet Issue 2… Laine Let’s Crochet Issue 2, their crochet magazine for Spring 2026 is subtitled “Fresh & Fun”, and it doesn’t disappoint! It […]
Let’s take a proper look at your vegan-friendly yarn options for knitting and crochet I used to be a vegan knitter. In fact, I once ran a vegan knitting business making super chunky knitting kits using vegan-friendly yarn, so I know first hand that if you’re a vegan knitter or crocheter, choosing a yarn for […]
10 handmade Christmas decorations for knitters and crocheters to make at home. Um… So, somehow, it’s suddenly the middle of October. Which, in the knitting world, means Christmas. And do you know what? I’m ready for a bit of Christmas crafting – specifically, handmade Christmas decorations. Yep, we’re doing it. We’re decorating for Christmas. See, […]
Our favourite summer yarns from Scheepjes for knitting and crochet Look, I’m a bit of a knitting addict (aren’t we all?!), so I still get that itch to cast on new summer craft projects even when the sun’s blazing and I’m melting into my second ice cream of the day (I really, reeeeally like ice […]
Everything you need to know about UK Hand Knitting’s Love Your Yarn Shop event. Do you love your local yarn shop? Well, of course you do! What knitter/crocheter/yarn addict doesn’t, right? And to celebrate that universal love we all have for our favourite yarn dealers, I’m pretty chuffed to be able to write about Love […]
From cute crochet characters to spooky handknit socks here are 9 Halloween projects to cast on this spooky season. As the nights grow longer and the crisp autumnal air settles in, there’s something wonderfully comforting about curling up with your yarn and needles/ hook. With Halloween just around the corner, we’ve been swept up by […]
