This week we’re celebrating two incredible yarns that have just arrived in the shop! Mominoki German Merino Light and Hue Loco Backyard Chicken Phyllis Sock Sets are hitting shelves and we’re so excited to welcome them to the Loop family!

The wait is nearly over for our long-anticipated weekend with Aimée Gille of La Bien Aimée and Sini Kramer of Laine Publishing, taking place next weekend on Saturday 30 April and Sunday 1 May. There is so much to celebrate — new books, great yarns, beautiful patterns, distinguished designers — and we are getting more excited every day!

One of our very favourite things to make by hand are Toys. There is something so special about crafting a sweet little critter for a beloved child⁠—or a beloved grown-up! Each stitch has so much love in it the end result is sure to be treasured.

Let’s get right down to it: is there a craftier holiday than Easter? Between embellishing Easter bonnets, dyeing eggs, and adorning beautiful baskets with darling ribbons, it seems like everyone has their hands busy with something this time of year. Here’s what we’re hoping the Easter Bunny will drop in our baskets next weekend!

This week we’re celebrating the wonderful Weepaca from Big Bad Wool. If you’ve ever used it before you’ll know what a treat it is, and with the arrival of a lovely delivery in a huge selection of colours now is the perfect time to play with some of our favourite Weepaca patterns!

When Midori Hirose’s Snowy Forest sweater came out in Laine issue 10 we were instantly smitten with its gorgeous cables and cosiness, and we are so happy to now be able to bring you this lovely sweater as a kit!