Totally Dazzled by Qing Dashing!
We’re all aswoon for Dashing, a brand new collection from Qing Fibres! Silky merino that takes to colour like a fish to water. Where do we sign up?
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A World of Beautiful Bits and Lovely Bobs at Loop
The days are getting shorter and there’s a chill in the air, but that’s no reason to bid farewell to your wanderlust. New beauties by Nathalie Lété have blown in from Paris, a brand new issue of Laine celebrates the wonders of road trips, plus we have buttons from Germany, naturally dyed threads from Japan, and much more to keep your spirit of wonder alive through the months ahead.
Crochet, knit, stitch and punch your way into Autumn with new workshops!
It’s starting to feel a bit more Autumnal in London, and we look forward to starting the season with lots of classes and workshops to inspire our creativity.We have lined up some excellent classes and workshops in crochet, knitting, punch needle and textile techniques, where you’ll learn new and improved skills to keep you busy and inspired throughout the Autumn and Winter months.
Daughter of a Shepherd’s ‘Drover Sock’ Is the Head of the Herd
Today is the day! Daughter of a Shepherd is launching their first sock yarn today and it is a truly beautiful contribution to the long tradition of sock knitting. Come see what all the fuss over Drover Sock is about.
Welcoming Rosyposy’s Darling Dumpling Bags to Loop!
If you’re anything like us, there’s no such thing as too many project bags. Whether you’re keeping your current knit in tow, storing works-in-progress at home, or just giving your stash a nice looking home, a good project bag never goes amiss.
We love Rebecca Strickson's original artwork for Shop Independent Day!
Celebrating #ShopIndependentDay!
As an independent, woman-owned wool, textile, and crafting shop, small businesses are important to just about everything we do. Most of the creators we work with are small businesses, and of course we are surrounded by lovely local shops in Camden Passage and on Upper Street in the beautiful neighbourhood of Angel in London. That’s why we’re so happy to be supporting Shop Independent Day 2022 on Saturday 25 June! Almost everything at Loop comes from independent makers, dyers, designers, publishers, and artists working in textiles. This is something we are passionate about. As an independent shop, showcasing the incredible work of …
Hue Loco’s Exquisite Skeins Land at Loop!
You’ve already met Backyard Chicken, now get ready to be introduced to the rest of the Hue Loco crew—brand new to Loop!
New Collections from a Few of Our Favourite Designers!
This week we are so happy to welcome beautiful goodies from Miesje Chafer, Julie Arkell, and Amanda Banham. We love what these three incredible women do with their craft and we can’t wait to share their wonderful work with you. Miesje Chafer Project Bags Whether you’re looking to keep your projects safe on the go or stylishly store your works in progress at home, Miesje Chafer has you covered. In a new line of bold, bright Project Bags just for Loop, Miesje combines eye-catching form with function. These handmade bags are super sturdy. Strong handles make it easy to carry …
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Treasured Tools of the Trade
They say a poor workman blames his tools, so it must also be true that a good craftswoman venerates hers. From project to project, these loyal objects remain close at hand and always get the job done. Here are some of our most coveted and comforting tools of the trade. Darning Jellyfish You’ve heard of the darning egg, you’ve heard of the darning mushroom, but have you yet met the whimsical Darning Jellyfish by Hikaru Noguchi? This magical tool from this incredible designer at the vanguard of visible mending will surely not go amiss in your toolbox. Its flat bottom …
‘Worsted’ and ‘Contrasts’ Sample Preview, a Very Special Issue of Embroidery Magazine, and New Beauties in the Shop!
Tomorrow is the big day! Aimée Gille of La Bien Aimée and Sini Kramer of Laine Publishing are on their way to the shop to celebrate two phenomenal books. Here’s a closer look at some of our favourite patterns from ‘Worsted’ and ‘Contrasts’ that you’ll be able to see in person this weekend!