Knitting British: Dos & Don’ts
I did this on the podcast the other day, but I thought as it was going to start life as a blog post then I would publish it anyway.
All posts tagged: wool
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!
KnitBritish: looking back & making plans
I have been asked a few tim es what will I do with Knit British in 2014? Will I continue to KnitBritish?
Giveaway: Another little tease
you have until the 31st December to enter to win 1kg of British wool to kick off your new year with a new stash!
As you know, I am drip feeding you with little tidbits here and there, but SO FAR (and there will be more) we have
I think she likes wool: gifting for the uninknitiated
This guest blogger is inexperienced when it comes to buying for a knitter….
“The question is when you don’t understand knitting, what do you get someone? Do they already have it? Is it the wrong size or type? Is it bad quality or just a bad idea?….”
Giveaway Tease: it’s not all baa baa baa
The whole point of writing this blog and knitting British is to share the love of local fibre.
Today’s tease to the stash giveaway is a reminder that there is more to knitting British than with sheep wool…
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