Exquisite Embroidery at Loop!
Embroidery is one of the most lovely and versitile crafts in a maker’s arsenal. From understated embellishment to full-blown storytelling, a bit of stitching can take you to all kinds of places.
Techniques
Embroidered Beauty from Japan
As crafters, we know it’s the detail that makes a project stand out. Little touches and subtle additions can take a piece of stitch work from mundane to artful. Atsumi knows that too, and in her book Embroidered Emblem she showcases a range of embroidery stitches and motifs that can make all the difference.
Bunches and Bundles of Holiday Joy from Rico and More at Loop!
When it comes to Christmas, nobody does it quite like Rico. From daily Advent calendar treats to get you in the spirit to gift makes for everyone on your list, Rico’s incredible range really shines during the holidays.
Welcoming Woolia — the Wonder Yarn from Gepard!
How would you describe your perfect yarn? If you asked most knitters they’d probably say soft but hardy, versatile, ethically produced, and with tons of colour options — oh, and affordable too. Pipe dream, right?
Celebrating the Colours of Nature
There’s something beautiful, magical, almost alchemical about natural dyes, and this week we’re highlighting a few of our very favourite things from the world of natural dyeing.
Knit it Any Colour You Like! New Hues from Malabrigo, Laines Vilaines, and Rico
The one thing we might love as much as we love fibre is colour and the subtle ways it helps tell stories through craft. This week at Loop we’ve added a load of new colours to our palette from Malabrigo Rios, Laines Vilaines, and Rico Mega Wool Tweed and we can’t wait to knit them up!
An Embroidery Adventure! Thrilling Threads, Beautiful Books, and Serious Scissors at Loop
Goodness gracious do we have a treat this week. We’re threading our needles with silky, shimmery Lichen and Lace Embroidery Yarn, which is brand new in the shop, and we’ve restocked a ton of stitching books and embroidery goodness to give it a warm welcome.
Brooklyn Tweed Goes Back To Nature For a Brand New Palette
It’s been just over a week since Brooklyn Tweed Nature’s Palette Shelter launched and we are basking in the glory of this super soft and sumptuous yarn. We are huge fans of everything Brooklyn Tweed does and we’re so proud to be a European flagship shop for their yarns.
Celebrating Comfort and Memory with Nathalie Lété’s Beloved Toys
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”.
Tiny Tassels for Winter
A very special new colourway of the long-time Loop favourite Tiny Tassels Shawl Kit is launching today!