We love the optimism of the beginning of the year. It’s the perfect time to start a new project or make a new plan, to review the achievements of the previous 12 months and set goals for the next cycle. And in that spirit, we are so excited to be launching a gorgeous new website around 20 January!

With one week left until Christmas, we’ve been caught up in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season in our lovely neighbourhood. If you, like so many of the visitors to Camden Passage, are in the market for some last-minute cheer—or just something to keep your hands busy during the Queen’s Speech or hours of Netflix—you’ll be delighted to see all the lovely goodies that have arrived in the shop!

The festive season is upon us, and like so many of you we are looking forward to reconnecting with loved ones near and far. It’s our care for one another that brings us together at this time of year and tradition that makes the season special. The gifts we exchange are just the cherry on top. If you’ve got a crafter on your list — whether they’re an old hand or just getting started, whether they knit, crochet, or stitch — we’ve compiled some lovely gift ideas to make the season bright. For Knitters The Siren Song Shawl Kit is …

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We always love sitting down with a new issue of Amirisu. The patterns, photographs, and articles are always up our street, and issue 23 is no exception. This time, the patterns are inspired by cinema from around the world, so it’s not just inspiring us to knit — it’s also inspiring us to explore new films while we knit! Here are some of our favourite patterns from the latest issue.

There are few things more artful than a handcrafted textile, and few have excelled in creating them more than Japanese design house Minä Perhonen. We have treasured the brand’s buttons, brooches, and fabric for a long time (as have many of you!) and we are so pleased to have a new line of their popular Toast Bags made just for Loop!

Few would dispute that autumn is knitting season. Whether you’re getting started on holiday knits or furiously finishing the frills that will keep you warm through the season, there’s no doubt that crafting is on the brain. Pre-order Worsted – A Knitwear Collection Curated by Aimée Gille Aimée Gille of La Bien Aimée has curated her first collection of knitwear and it’s now available for pre-order! We can’t wait to get our hands on this one. Worsted features 14 patterns by 10 heavy-hitting designers, including some of our favourite collaborators: Stephen West, Andrea Mowry, Norah Gaughan, and so many more. …

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