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Made from pure merino wool and in the prettiest shades, our latest yarn from Rico is the beautiful Baby Merino DK. These tiny gems are just 25 grams, making them perfect for smaller projects like booties and hats. Though a small selection of colours, this harmonious set can be striped and used in various combinations for the many adorable jumper and cardigan options from Rico. We are also smitten by the delightful scalloped edge on the label! Such a sweet little detail.

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Falling leaves and blustery days means that the wearing and making of cosy knits can truly start! We’ve certainly started to feel the nip of Autumn air in London, so we’re excited for the new chunky yarns that are coming to Loop. First to arrive is the Berroco Ultra Alpaca Chunky. Much like our popular Ultra Alpaca Aran, this Chunky version is a mix of fine alpaca and Peruvian wool. While the alpaca makes a soft yarn with a slight halo, the wool gives it a little more structure than just pure alpaca. The two ply twist means a subtle texture to the knitted …

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Just like finding the time to enjoy your knitting at the end of the day, curling up with a magazine is the perfect little luxury. Luckily for you, Loop has a collection of the most beautiful and unique publications to inspire your creativity. So grab a cup of tea while we show you our favourites. Now stocked at Loop, Selvedge is the worlds leading textiles magazine.  This issue focuses on knitting and we just love the cover shot by the magical Tim Walker featuring some super chunky Giles Deacon knits. As well as articles on traditional fair-isle and crochet installation art, …

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