Properly Practised Knitting

Colinette Point Five at Loop, London

The gift-knitting rush is over, and we’re back to the daily grind. It’s cold outside and we could use a little comfort. Sometimes, for knitters, comfort comes in the form of a gorgeously plush skein of thick-and-thin hand-dyed yarn. We can’t think of a better way to stave off the January blues than by working up a simple but beautiful, enormous, cosy scarf in one of the dreamy colourways of Colinette Point Five. In semi-solid or gently variegated hues, each stitch is a new colour experience, making the simplest garter stitch pattern an adventure.

Colinette Point Five at Loop, London

That was exactly Sophie’s thought when she designed our January window at the shop, which she filled with calming shades of blue and grey – and a beautiful, in-progress Colinette Point Five scarf in the colour Bright Charcoal. As you can see, it still needs casting off, but it’s a fully formed, giant cosy scarf which took only 3 skeins of Point Five, with a little to spare.

Colinette Point Five at Loop, London

While simple enough for the novice knitter, we think that even the most advanced knitters can sometimes benefit from a flow of big, easy stitches. We took a cue from one of our knitting heroines, Elizabeth Zimmermann, on that one:

Elizabeth Zimmermann Quote at Loop, London

And isn’t she right? Luckily, it’s not hard to make a simple garter stitch scarf “properly practised”. All you need to do is cast on 20 sts on 15 mm needles, and knit across the row on every row until you’re out of yarn. Easy as that. The hardest part will be choosing the colour that soothes your spirit most…

Pale and dreamy?

Colinette Point Five at Loop, London

Rich and jewel-toned?

Colinette Point Five at Loop, London

Bright and happy?

Colinette Point Five at Loop, London

Colinette Point Five at Loop, London

Whatever you choose, it’ll be a joy to knit on a winter’s night, and comforting to wear on grey day. A little bright spot in the cold and dreary season.

Colinette Point Five at Loop, London

1 Comment on “Properly Practised Knitting

  1. Hello ,
    Can you let me know the pattern that the yarns are sitting on please .
    I’m only too happy to purchase .
    Thank you for your inspiration too .
    Fond regards
    Lynnie

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