Spring Treats for Cherry Blossom Time!

Spring is in the air and everywhere you go there are cherry blossoms galore! This time of year is so special, especially in Japan, and this year our friends at Cohana are celebrating with some truly unparalelled haberdashery.

We’ve got a bit of a thing for scissors. Over the years we’ve brought many darling and delightful pairs of snips to the shop from all over the world. So when we say a pair of scissors is the most beautiful we’ve ever seen, you know that means something. Cohana’s Limited Edition Sakura Scissors with Golden Lacquer are just that. Cohana’s tools are always exceptional quality, and these special scissors that celebrate Japanese colours and traditions go above and beyond. Even the packaging is thoughtful and exquisite: a wooden box, a leather sheath, a special wrapping cloth. Unwrapping these scissors is a treat in itself!

Cohana has also released limited edition colours of their Mini Scissors from Seki “Sakura Pink” and “Lilac” versions bring the subtle colous of spring to sweet pairs of snips designed by Hasegawa Cutlery in the traditional cutlery-making town of Seki. We adore Cohana all year round, but these springtime limited editions are especially wonderful!

Gepard Kumula Cashmere — New Colours for Spring!

Oh my, new Gepard Kumula Cashmere colours are full of the joys of spring! This super light and fluffy base is a sight to behold in candy floss pastels. “Peach Bloom”, “Icy Blue”, and “Mango Sorbet” set the tone for the season, and as usual this 100% cashmere base delivers the goods. The airy yet elegant way this yarn knits up makes it pefect for shoulder season projects — springtime accessories will simply stun in these new hues!

Rico Luxury Knits and Raffia

Rico knows all about the year-round knits. Their latest pattern collection, Luxury Knits – Summer Pieces, is a fantastic guide to the fashion-forward pieces we’ll all have on our needles this season. There are loads of ideas here for airy clothes and accessories that will look totally at home in the sunshine. One of the true joys of knitting for warmer weather is the opportunity to explore new fibres beyond your favourite wools. Enter Rico’s Luxury Raffia Paper! This lightweight yarn is made entirely of paper fibres, and its structure makes it ideal for summer accessories. There are a few ideas for how to use it in Luxury Knits – Summer Pieces, but it would suit any knit or crochet piece that calls for a bit of structural integrity! If you’ve been disappointed by other raffia yarns before, this one is sure to fit the bill — it’s silky, refined, and a joy to have on your needles.

Knit by Numbers Minis

Bring a little colour to your projects with John Arbon Textiles Knit by Numbers Minis! We’re all stocked up on these little gems, which deliver all the quality and choice of their full-skein counterparts in a quarter of the yardage. They’re perfect for colourwork, where you can use a full skein of KBN 4ply as your main colour and then pick up minis of your contrasting colours, but they’re also great for adding a splash of well-matched colour to a project that uses a different yarn. If you’re playing yarn chicken at the end of a sock or sweater project, Knit by Numbers Minis will come to your rescue!

Krea Deluxe Sale

We have a few colours of our gorgeous range of Krea Deluxe Organic Cotton on sale while supplies last. Don’t worry, this dependable base isn’t going anywhere, we’re just making room for a few new colours! Made with high-quality GOTS certified organic cotton, this yarn is soft yet hard-working and will keep its shape even after many trips through the laundry. It’s ideal for babies and people with allergies, but honestly it’ll suit anyone you’re knitting for!

Aitor Saraiba and Tomomi Mimura Meet & Greet and Window Painting

Our visit from Aitor and Tomomi (aka Mimstermade) is getting closer and closer! We can’t wait for our week of creativity with these two, and we’re super chuffed to announce the dates of a few more things they’ll be doing while they’re here. First, the pair will paint the shop window on Monday the 18th of May. The shop itself won’t be open that day, but if you’re in the area feel free to stop by and watch the scene unfold! Then, on Friday the 22nd from 6:00 to 7:30 pm, we’ll host an intimate Meet & Greet, which will be an amazing opportunity to chat with both artists and hear more about their work. You can get any of Tomomi’s books signed — bring your favourite from home or buy a new one in the shop! There will also be a pop-up shop featuring some of Tomomi and Aitor’s products that we don’t normally stock in the shop. These lovely things will only be available to Meet & Greet attendees, so get your ticket today!

See you soon!