A New Season of Spectacular Scarves by Sophie Digard!
Another season of Sophie Digard! Some may measure the passage of time in days and months; for us it’s whether we’re reaching for her linen collection or her merino line. And just as we’re starting to look towards autumn we’ve received a stunning assortment of scarves you won’t want to leave home without.
It’ll come as no surprise that we are utterly in awe of this unparalleled French designer. Each precious package that arrives from her studio is pure treasure, and we’re always so excited to see what she has created. The three designs that arrived this week have us daydreaming about autumnal occasions and falling even deeper in love with her craft.
The French Knot Circus Scarf, French Knot Geometric Scarf, and Paper Flowers Shawl are the latest additions to Loop’s collection of Sophie’s stunningly beautiful handmade items. All three are made of the most wonderful merino, and each one is meticulously crafted. Starting with a fine crochet base, each scarf is embellished with hand-crafted flowers using a variety of stitching crafts and so many individual threads that combine to make an exquisite impression.
It’s really impossible to overstate the beauty of the hand craft at work here, and thinking about the deep care that goes into each element of Sophie’s work always leaves us in wonder. The Paper Flowers Shawl is adorned with intricately stitched flowers with embroidered stems and cute petals. The French Knot Geometric Scarf uses the titular french knot embroidery technique to create really wonderful and individual shapes. And the French Knot Circus Scarf is a real pièce de résistance, using layers and layers of stitches to create wonderful motifs that really show off Sophie’s knack for dimensionality.
All of these three pieces would be a fabulous addition to any wardrobe or ensemble. Sophie’s work is truly wearable art that has the power to elevate any look. Which is your favourite?
Sweet Brooches from Mina Perhonen
More from Mina Perhonen! This Japanese designer does the most exquisite work with fabric, and they are dedicated to reducing their waste as much as humanly possible. That means we get a bunch of rare, beautiful, and totally one-off items like Fabric Swatches for mending and quilting and these incredibly lovely Mini Circle Brooches, which have just arrived this week. There’s no sweeter or more convenient way to sport your love for these designs!
Limited Edition Cohana Mini Scissors
These Cohana Mini Scissors may be tiny and adorable, but don’t let that fool you — these babies sure are sharp! And for a limited time we have them in some very special colours for Cohana’s anniversary. These snips are made in Seki in Japan, a town renowned for manufacturing cutlery. Super transportable and simple to use, these are the perfect snips for stitching on the go. You could even buy a pair for each of your project bags so you’re never caught out! We also love the idea of creating a little haberdashery pouch as a gift for a crafty pal or someone who’s just learning, and these would be a wonderful thing to include.
If you’re looking for the perfect little bit of inspo to kick your crochet habit into high gear, the new Granny Square Card Deck is the bright bundle of joy you’ve been waiting for! This deck of cards is so clever. On the front of each 10×10 cm cards there’s a full colour image of a granny square pattern, and on the back there is a crochet stitch chart to make that pattern. Don’t know how to read crochet stitch charts? No problem, there’s also a useful booklet that will teach you to understand them as well as providing helpful advice about how to join your granny squares, how to choose the right yarn, and more. With 50 unique granny square patterns, you’ll be creating beautiful things in no time. This would also be a fabulous gift for the crocheter in your life, or anyone who wants to pick up the craft!
We totally adore these Iron-On Patches by British designer Petra Boase. Petra founded her studio in Norwich 25 years ago and has been creating fabulous, playful things ever since, drawing inspiration from 1950s fabrics, quirky knick knacks, and colours and patterns she has spotted in her travels. These patches are the perfect way to bring a little bit of Petra’s worldview to your own creations and take your embellishments into the stratosphere!
Craft well!
Is there a Loop in France ?
Hello Camille,
We only have one location, on Camden Passage in London, but we ship worldwide!