reasons to be cheerful
some British woolly & knitty news to make Monday a bit brighter.
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episode 8.5: collaborations
an unexpected little episode featuring an exclusive from Jess James, of Ginger Twist Studio, and designer Clare Devine.
kept in the loop
Plans for In The Loop 4 are afoot for Glasgow, August 2015!
origin & ownership: thoughts on Fair Isle knitting
some thoughts on how you just cannot lay claim to some traditions.
Laddow Winner & Sylvan Tiger Giveaway
Winner of the recent Laddow competition and a brand new giveaway for Sylvan Tiger Yarn!
The charm of a yoke
I have been very drawn to the allure and charm of a circular yoke. Indulge me as I explore some stand out examples… There might be a giveaway too!
Gift Ideas: We knits you a British Christmas
If you have a knitter in your life and you are not sure what to buy for them, or you are a knitter yourself and you want to treat yourself this Christmas then I have a few gift ideas for you. All lovely makers, sellers and artists are UK based too!
Thrapple
“Aw! In the name of the Wee Man! Your thrapple is out!”
This was the cry of my wee Glasgow mammy* when I came through her door one day when the wind was blowing and the air was chilly.
I hadn’t heard the phrase before, so the first time she said it I checked to make sure I hadn’t had some dreadful wardrobe malfunction