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.
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?
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?
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
In early June we brought you a Tiny Tassels Kit and mini skein bundles of gorgeous naturally dyed yarns from the studio of Elliott and May. Now we’re over the moon to bring you a stunning selection of their bamboo and linen blend skeins à la carte!