As knitters, we certainly never get tired of talking about all the gorgeous yarns and their possibilities. But let’s take a moment and give due to an essential haberdashery friend, and one we could never live without.

No matter your age, we still all knit in large like our mothers and grandmothers did. It’s a tradition that has seen a proud resurgence in the last decade, and it’s a tradition with a very large amount of history. As true as this is for us, it’s true for Kristin Ford, the founder behind Woolfolk, whose grandmother taught her to knit at the age of 5.

So many of you have gasped in awe over the Spice Market shawl we have had on display in the shop, in eager anticipation of the day Aerie by Shalimar would arrive, and the Spice Market kits sold out months before we even got the yarn. And it’s no wonder, this yarn is an absolute beauty!

With Britain seeing the hottest September day in 105 years, it’s hard to settle in with our yarn projects as evenings get darker, but as we all know full well; winter is coming.

The autumn news just keep coming! This week we had a gorgeous delivery come to us all the way from Washington, USA, and we are very proud to introduce you to Spincycle Yarns. Their Dyed In The Wool is just what it sounds like; dyed in the wool. 

3 Colour Cashmere Cowl by Joji, in Barn Owl, Cherry and Spring, by Lux Adorna Yarns

As if the 2016 summer hadn’t treated us with enough new goodies already, the newest addition to our new Autumn/Winter yarns is the pure luxury bundles from Lux Adorna, in 100% cashmere, carefully selected colour ways and irresistible softness.

Want to master the wonders of lace knitting? Get yourself a space in our <a href="http://www.loopknittingshop.com/p/2667/Introduction-to-Lace-Class" target="blank"> Introduction to Lace</a> class!

Here at Loop, we go out of our way to find you gorgeous, unique and extraordinary yarns from all over the world to satisfy your knitting and crochet needs, and the same goes for our classes. We are passionate about bringing you outstanding learning opportunities from the best people in the field, and this autumn will be no different. Here’s just a small taste of what’s to come.