One of the many joys of knitting or crochet is the portability of the craft. Several of us keep projects in our bags for the daily commute or to have with us for those ‘just in case’  moments when our hands are idle. And taking your latest work in progress to your local knit night is another occasion where your craft relocates. Project bags can therefore sometimes be an overlooked knitting essential when you are out and about. Not just practical as they keep your project clean and untangled, but as these designs by Melissa Wastney (Tiny Happy) show, they can be truly beautiful. …

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What would a beautiful piece of knitting be without the perfect accessories to compliment it? Whether an essential tool or the finishing touch of a button we love finding the right piece of haberdashery to delight you. We are currently counting down the days to the Selvedge Winter Fair at the end of this month where Loop will be selling a selection of treats and gift ideas. So here’s a little post to show off some of our favourite pieces and introduce you to some stunning new additions. Plus, in this weeks exciting competition we are giving you the chance …

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As well as making sure that Loop inspires you with the most beautiful materials, we also love selecting handmade delights.  From Sophie Digard’s scarves to Julie Arkell’s creatures, we know you appreciate the artistry and skill captured in a well made piece. This October we are thrilled to be part of the Selvedge Winter Fair, so we thought we would introduce you to a few special chaps before you meet them in person. The adorable lions are hand crocheted by designer Adriana Torres, the creator of Miga De Pan. Adriana brings her creative background in architecture, graphic design illistration and fine art to produce these …

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