21 Candles for Us, 21 Treats for You!
Twenty-one years of Loop! It’s hard to believe how much time has gone by since that very first July we opened our little yarn shop — and how much has changed in that time!
Twenty-one years of Loop! It’s hard to believe how much time has gone by since that very first July we opened our little yarn shop — and how much has changed in that time!
We are utterly delighted to welcome Laine’s 10th anniversary issue and congratulate them on this incredible milestone. We know all about the big and little things it takes to make it this far, and we are totally in awe of the incredible women who have made this powerhouse publisher what it is today!
One of our favourite things about life in this sweet little shop is that it’s impossible not to be inspired. Everywhere you look there’s something to spark a whole new project. This week our imaginations are running wild with arrivals from Teinture Sauvage, Aitor Saraiba, Monahan Papers, and more!
Indigo has been woven into the culture of Japan for centuries, colouring the garments of Imperial Court members and common people for centuries. The rich tradition of indigo dyeing lives on in Japan, and the collective behind Buaisou are the best of the best.
Do you remember your very first skein of yarn? Your first knitting needles or crochet hook? How it felt to pick your very first crafting materials, and the journey that unraveled from that single choice? The warmth of that memory stays with many of us through decades of crafting. The single skein that sparked it all.
We love every kind of stitching. If it uses a hook or a needle, it’s for us. But every once in a while, one type of stitching just totally captures our imagination, and right now it’s crochet!
Oh my goodness we’ve had so many wonderful things arrive this week! From old favourites to brand-new treasures, our shelves are overflowing!
There’s little we love as much as a shawl. These versitile, all-season garments are a joy to wear, and the rhythm of making them is always entrancing. So when a yarn is designed especially for making shawls, there’s a good chance we’re going to adore it.
Goodness what a treat it has been to have Aitor Saraiba and Tomomi Mimura at Loop this week! The sheer creative joy these two have brought has been incredibly beautiful to watch.
At Loop, we’re lucky enough to spend our days surrounded by gorgeous knits. Over the years we’ve seen so many incredible pieces come through the door. But every once in a while there’s one we just can’t get out of our heads.