Anniversary Special #7: Luxe Scout Mini and a HUGE Thank You!

Are your hearts full? Because ours are. We had such a wonderful time last weekend celebrating two decades of Loop with so many of you — both in person and online! But don’t worry, the anniversary festivities roll on, with more gorgeous launches still to come.

First things first, we are SO SO grateful for everyone who helped us celebrate our big anniversary, in person and from afar. We’ve been so touched by how many of you have reached out and told us what Loop has meant to you over the years. It is so touching to hear what our little shop means to all of you, especially because bringing you the best of the best from the whole world of craft is exactly the reason we do what we do!

Don’t forget the shop is going to be closed this Saturday 26 July (open as usual on Sunday), but fret not — the anniversary celebrations aren’t over yet! We still have quite a few super special, extra Loop-y things to bring you over the next few weeks that we just know you’re going to love.

And this week it’s something we’ve been excited to share for months. You all remember Florence Spurling’s Scout Shawl, and surely you have coveted the Scout Mini Kit we put together both in Florence’s original colourway and our special Loop one. Well, get ready, because we now have an extra special, super magnificent Luxe Scout Mini Kit, in phenomenally indulgent cashmere like you wouldn’t believe.

Florence is such a fabulous designer and our kit collabs with her over the years (like the wonderful Florence Shawl, which she designed for us) have always been delightful, so we felt it was only right to celebrate a pattern that has become a Loop favourite. For these kits we’ve selected some exquisite colours of Jade Sapphire’s hand-dyed Mongolian Cashmere yarns. This is a truly wonderful cashmere you’ll want to wrap up in right away.

The kit is available in two colourways that bring totally different vibes: Neon and Vintage. The Vintage version is a nostalgic combo while Neon is vivid and electric. Each of these colourways is Loop-y in its own way, and of course Florence all over. The Luxe Scout Mini Kits contain all the glorious Jade Sapphire Mongolian Cashmere yarn you’ll need to make the Scout Mini, plus a Loop project bag. The Scout Mini pattern can be purchased separately through Florence’s Ravelry or her online shop.

The home for all our anniversary goodies is the 20th Anniversary Collection page on our website. Everything we’ve launched so far is listed there, and you may notice that even some things that previously sold out are on their way back! We won’t be able to restock everything though, so make sure you keep checking back to avoid disappointment!

La Bien Aimée – Alix

And if you’re looking for Luxury à la carte then our brand new base from La Bien Aimée is absolutely perfect. Alix balances so many desirable yarn characteristics it’s almost hard to believe it exists. It’s elegant without sacrificing softness, warm yet airy, and has a silky sheen as well as a lovely halo. This 70% Falkland Merino and 30% Suri Alpaca blend can be held single or double and works well with other yarns, too. Get ready to get creative!

Have a crafty weekend!

P.S. if you ordered from us online over the weekend, THANK YOU! We were totally overwhelmed by how much love we got from all over the country and all over the world. We really appreciate your patience as we work to get everything shipped as quickly as we can xx