The exciting news  of the week is Knit Nation.   We have lots to get ready so we  will be closing at 6pm on Thursday and there will be no knit night this week.  On Friday the 15th, the shop will close early at 4:30, so that we can set up our stand. We will however, be opening the shop on Saturday and Sunday as usual. We will carry Wollmeise on our stand this year as well as many other special treats that we have been waiting to launch at Knit Nation. Above, is the shop sample of the Chianti …

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This new pattern book by Gudrun Johnston, “The Shetland Trader” is a favourite at Loop. It has so many patterns that we want to knit. Most of us have our eye on more than one. I adore the lace cardi on the front, and would love to see it done in Madelinetosh Prairie, if it can make gauge. I must swatch! (BTW, if you haven’t seen the amazing new colours of Madelinetosh yarns that we got in stock at the beginning of June, you must check them out!) Another pattern by the Shetland Trader (not in the book) is the …

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Saturday June 11th is Worldwide Knit in Public Day. To celebrate everything at Loop will be 10% off on the day (with the exception of class bookings). This includes online orders as well as in the shop. So grab some yarn and needles and go public with your knitting!