Author: Susan Cropper

wollmeise yarn and Cookie A's new book

Posted on Posted in Publications

We have some new books in stock. The much awaited new Cookie A. book,  Knit. Sock. Love has arrived and it’s really lovely. She has published it herself but the quality is unsurpassed by any of the big name published books. She’s used lots of test knitters, so the patterns should be error proof. Cookie herself will be at the shop on February 6th to sign copies of her book and show samples. Please come along, we will have cookies and friendly chat on hand. I’ll give you more details closer to the date. Stephen West’s new book, Westknits One …

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Posted on Posted in Yarns

Susan is going nuts for the new Misti Alpaca “Best of Nature“, chunky yarn!  It’s the same base yarn as our popular Misti Alpaca bulky range, but dyed with natural dyes and mordants in soft hand-paint colours. The 100% Baby (super soft) Alpaca yarn is the most organically produced natural fibre in the world. It would make the most sumptuous baby blanket or sweater! Try a simple chevron stitch in a few colours, like this one by Debbie Stoller.

Posted on Posted in News

Loop will be open from 11-6 on Wednesday, December 29th and Thursday December 30th. We will reopen in the New Year on January 4th. Online orders may be delayed, as we will only be filling them on the days the shop is open, and the post is closed for much of the holidays.