Back in March 2020, as many countries around the world headed into their first lockdown, Nathalie Lété took on a project to recognise the importance of small objects in troubling times as a memento, in her description, of “these special days, where little objects, toys, and souvenirs become very important”.
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!
It may not be winter yet, but with the clocks changing in London it certainly feels that way, and we’re giddy about all the things we have to look forward to. First of all, Andrea Mowry has a new shawl pattern out using Spincycle Yarns and we have not been able to get it off our minds.
Back in September we introduced the new Yarnadelic range by John Arbon Textiles and announced we were collaborating with designer Florence Spurling to create a special pattern using the yarn. Today the wait is over and we are so happy to welcome the Florence Shawl to the Loop family! Florence’s textile designs are absolutely to die for. She specialises in knitted textiles, embroidery and embellishment. Her studio celebrates traditional craftmanship and aims to incorporate skilled handwork into modern design. All this makes Florence not only a Loop favourite (she also designed the Scout Shawl) but also a perfect match for John …
There are few things we love more than a new collaboration with Mette Mehlsen. Our long-standing friendship with the textile artist has already produced Loop crochet favourites Flower Power and Wildwood. Now a new knit scarf called Colour Wave, currently available for pre-order, is joining their ranks!
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. …
A very special new colourway of the long-time Loop favourite Tiny Tassels Shawl Kit is launching today!
Anne Kelly’s textile art always inspires and brings us joy, so we are thrilled to have some of her new textile art pieces in the shop.
We always look forward to the publication of a new issue of Laine Magazine. It’s always so full of inspiration in the form of patterns, interviews, articles and of course gorgeous photography. We’ve talked about our excitement for the interview with mYak co-founder Paola Vanzoa and patterns using mYak Tibetan Cloud and worsted weight Woolstok previous blog, but there’s still so much more to explore. Today we’re delving into a few of the lovely patterns in this autumn’s issue.