Embracing the Cold with Laine Magazine “Borealis”
We’ve been so excited this week to welcome the winter 2024 edition of Laine Magazine, “Borealis“! Launched yesterday, this issue delivers all the cosy vibes we’re craving as December hits its stride.
Yarns
Stitch Your Troubles Away with Aitor Saraiba
For the Spanish multimedia artist Aitor Saraiba, craft is nothing if not personal. Not only is his distinct blend of ceramics, illustration, and stitchwork totally unique, but his subject matter is often autobiographical.
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?
Stitching Tradition, Making Heirlooms
When did you first learn about stitching crafts? When were you first enthralled by the ability to take a simple strand of yarn and turn it into something intricate, beautiful, and functional?
Step into Nordic Knits with Laine Magazine
There’s nothing quite like a Nordic knit, and no one knows them better than Finland-based Laine Publishing. That’s why we’re thrilled they’ve curated an extra special collection of Laine Nordic Knits, which is available to preorder today!
“Back to School” Season — the Loop Way!
It may be only the kids heading back to school, but even as a grown-up this time of year always conjures exciting memories about getting ready for the year ahead. Picking out notebooks and pencils, cracking the spine on new textbooks, maybe even getting a new backpack or book bag.
John Arbon Textiles Has Done a Number on Knit by Numbers
Quite a number! Over the past week we’ve received our full complement of 59 colours of the new base of John Arbon Textiles Knit by Numbers. We know so many of you are already fans of this base — prepare to fall even more deeply in love with it!
Make it Tweed, Make it Mini, Make it Stitched!
Tweed season is nearly upon us, and this week we’re having tons of fun turning all our yarns to tweed with Rico’s super fun Make it Tweed! And with the 11 fun patterns in their special Mini Shawls collection, our needles aren’t likely to stop clicking anytime soon.
Summer Sale and Summer Reading — Gorgeous Yarns and Magnificent Mags
What’s not to love about Madelinetosh Merino Light? Perfect for everything from hardy socks to delicate lacework, this yarn has earned a permanent spot in many stashes over the years.
Mohair Silk Dreams Come True with Brand New Soyeux by La Bien Aimée
Oh là là! There’s a brand new silk mohair in town from La Bien Aimée and we’re chuffed to bits to be the very first shop to carry it!