Cooler days and nights drawing in have us reaching for cosy wools and comforting knits. What better time then to introduce you to our latest Loop pattern, Sous Sous.  Elegant, easy to wear and knit using the gorgeous Madelinetosh DK, we think it will become a staple part of your handknit winter wardrobe. We first fell in love with Norah’s structural designs and innovative constructions when we became the first yarn shop in Europe to stock Berroco yarns. We are proud to have championed her pattern booklets  and now, after her nine years as creative director at Berroco, we are truly honoured that Loop can bring you her first independent …

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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 …

Beautiful Haberdashery at the Selvedge Fair Read more »