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 […]
And why summer is the perfect time to refresh your woolly wardrobe How often do you wash your handknits or wool sweaters? I’m not sure if I should be admitting this, but I barely ever wash mine. Maybe I’m lazy (maybe there’s no maybe about it), but they don’t smell and I haven’t dropped chilli […]
Since Shetland Wool Week released the 2026 hat pattern on 22nd April, we’ve had colourwork knitting on the brain here at Baa. So I wanted to take the opportunity to chat about one of the biggest questions you might have before embarking on a colourwork knitting project… how on earth do you choose your yarn […]
Knitting patterns for baby we (and our customers) love to knit. I’m gonna say it. Baby knits are the best knitting projects. Regular readers of this knitting blog might remember that my sister had a baby last year, so I spent a good chunk of the year knitting for baby. I spent far too many […]
Plan your spring knitting projects with this list of PetiteKnit knitting patterns If you’re a knitter in 2026, chances are you’ve heard of PetiteKnit. I don’t think a week, or even a day, has gone by where the Danish knitting designer wasn’t sitting in the ‘popular’ list on Ravelry, and multiple times at that. PetiteKnit […]
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 […]
If you’re a beginner knitter, this knitting advice will genuinely take you a long way! Working for a knitting shop means I chat to a LOT of knitters. Pre-knitters wanting to buy their first pair of needles and a ball of yarn, beginner knitters looking for knitting advice or their next knitting project, and experienced […]
Here’s why I think 2026 should be the year you learn how to knit January is funny, isn’t it? New year’s resolutions have everyone suddenly aspiring to become a brand new person – setting goals, overhauling routines, picking up new hobbies and generally trying to ‘fix’ themselves overnight… And whilst I do love a habit […]
Right now we’re all in the thick of Christmas gift knitting as we optimistically think of all the handknit Christmas presents we can make in the next few weeks. But I’m here to encourage you to think about your own handknit needs amongst all the festive knitting. Or, if we’re being completely honest, I just […]
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, […]
Before you say anything, I know what you’re thinking. Christmas gift knitting now? It’s September, knit season is only just beginning. And you’re right – it is September, knit season is only just beginning, and that’s exactly why now is the perfect time to start thinking about your Christmas gift knits! I think I’ve been […]
I know what you’re going to say… “Soph, why are you writing about autumn knitting projects already?” and I understand, it’s August, let’s not wish the summer away yet. But us knitters need to be thinking weeks, even months ahead (depending on how speedy a knitter you are/how much knitting time you’re lucky enough to […]
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 […]
When you walk into Baa!, or any knitting shop for that matter, looking for yarn, it’s impossible to walk past the self-striping sock yarns without at least taking a second look. There’s something so joyful about them, probably how colourful they are. Obvs they look good knitted up, but they just look great in the […]
Picture this. You’ve only just taken your latest spring knitting project off the blocking mat (mine was a Champagne Cardigan by PetiteKnit), and you’ve obvs been wearing it every second of every day because you love it so much. But now it’s gone a bit, well… fuzzy. Little bobbles have started popping up under the […]
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 […]
