If you’ve ever been to Loop and browsed through our charming shop, joined our vibrant Instagram community, or have been an avid reader of our blog, you’re well aware of our enduring passion for print publications. Amid our diverse magazine collection, a select few always manage to captivate us, leaving us eagerly awaiting each new release. We’re thrilled to share some of our favourites this week. First up is Laine Magazine’s latest issue, a perennial source of beauty and inspiration, and it couldn’t have come at a more perfect time as we transition into the cosy embrace of Autumn and …

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September is here, and it’s time for Autumn knits! The cooler months are always our favourite to knit for, and this week we’ve got some fun, fabulous knits from Rico for the back-to-school wardrobe!

Last week we waxed lyrical about one of our favourite colourwork work-horse yarns, The Grey Sheep Co’s Hampshire 4-ply. Surprisingly lofty, with a silky bloom that doesn’t sacrifice stitch definition, there isn’t much we don’t love about this British-made yarn. If you’re looking for inspiration for your next colourwork project, we’ve got tons of ideas.

The final weeks of August are always so wonderful. As we soak up the last of the summer holidays and begin to look towards the season ahead, there tends to be a bit of respite from the daily grind. And of course it’s a perfect time to start lining up your autumn knits!

A new colour of Mette Mehlsen’s Geranium Scarf Kit called “Anne” celebrates all the most beautiful shades of purple. We of course love all of Mette’s work and this gorgeous shawlette is no exception. Geranium’s mixture of texture and colour really shows off Mette’s fantastic hand-dyeing and the extraordinary organic wool base. All of Mette’s wools are hand-dyed using only the best natural ingredients. The colours she’s able to achieve are really stunning, and their subtleties play off each other so well. It really does feel like you’re knitting with nature! Single cakes of Mette’s Plant Dyed Wool are available …

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