Lovely Lykke Tools and More Cosy Favourites

Lovely Lykke Tools and More Cosy Favourites

January may be the month when so many of us resolve to give something up, but that doesn’t mean we can’t also indulge a little. With the nights still dark and chilly, it’s actually the perfect time to prioritise quality comforts.

And when it comes to quality tools, Lykke is a great go-to. We’ve just received the super clever Pendel, which lets you bid farewell to tangled yarn woes. This tool allows your wound yarn to flow smoothly to your knit or crochet project with no tangles or tugs. Thanks to a magnet, Pendel’s pendulum rotates freely and responds to the slightest twitch in your fingers for a dreamy, seamless experience.

We love this beautiful and clever tool from Lykke.

Plus, as we’ve come to expect from any Lykke tool, the materials are lovely in their own right. The version at Loop is in Sienna Acacia Wood, and it’s as beautiful as it is functional. Pendel is easy to assemble and comes in a lovely cloth bag, so whether you want to set it up at home or take it on the go, they’ve got you covered. Check out Lykke’s Facebook page to see it in action!

If your yarn is in a shape that doesn’t work with Pendel (most likely a hank) fear not — Lykke has tools that can wind your yarn in no time! Lykke’s Umbrella Swift and Ball Winder work together like magic to make yarn manageable in a tidy cake perfect for Pendel. And since these are Lykke tools, you know they’re beautiful and made of top notch materials.

Lykke’s entire collection is really something special. Their knitting needle and crochet hook sets are totally beautiful and immediately recognisable. We love the different materials they use, including copper and different types of wood, and their needle set accessories are top of the line. Browse our full Lykke collection!

New Yarn Colours

LBA Cashmerino in “Noir”

There’s nothing like a new colour to spark the imagination, and this week we’ve received new hues in two of our favourite bases! First, from La Bien Aimée comes Cashmerino in Noir, a jet black that’s perfect for sophisticated garments and accessories to see you through the rest of the winter. We love Cashmerino so much we’ve made it a key part of our signature Tiny Tassels Shawl kits. This week we’ve also received a shipment of CaMaRose Snefnug in rich reds and a deep earthy green. The combination of this super soft yarn and these comforting colours makes for extra cosy knitting.

What to Cast On Now

January days unequivocally call for cosiness, but as knitters we know there’s no reason the cosy can’t also look fabulous. What we’ve got our eye on now are patterns that get how looking good makes you feel good, and feeling good makes you look good. These three sweaters wrap you in a winter hug while giving the illusion that you’re dressed to the nines, and they all knit up beautifully in Gepard.

Sook Moon Sweater by Aegyoknit —  Kid Seta + Wild & Soft

This fuzzy sweater is the perfect thing to throw on and look utterly chic without sacrificing an ounce of comfort. Whether you’re using it as a buildable layer or a stand-alone statement, you’re sure to turn heads. We love the understated black of the original design, but it would also look great in any one of the incredible array of Kid Seta and Wild & Soft hues. Lime, anyone?

Gujo Sweater by Aegyoknit Woolia + Kid Seta 

Gujo is the chunky, architectural sweater we all deserve at this time of year. It’s the office to home all-rounder of dreams and it’ll elevate even a simple pair of jeans. Plus, the gauge here will help it knit up in no time. If you’re quick you could even be wearing it by next week! Keep this one toned down with Gepard’s incredible array of Woolia and Kid Seta neutrals and pastels, or give it a bit of character with gem tones and brights!

Bepeu by Aegyoknit Woolia + Kid Seta (substitutions)

The slouchy Bepu Blouse is as cosy as it looks, and probably cosier with the softness superpower of Kid Seta. This garment’s simplicity provides the perfect blank canvas to really have fun with Gepard’s colours. Why not add some stripes or polka dots to stretch your colourwork muscles? Although this pattern wasn’t designed using Woolia and Kid Seta, they would make great substitutes.

We can’t wait to see what you make!

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