Cashmere for many is the epitome of comfort and luxury and it is true that there is nothing quite like the super softness and warmth that it is famous for. A new treat that has found its place on the shelves at Loop is the 28 sumptuous shades of Lotus Cashmere Fingering.

We told you a couple of weeks ago to expect big things in 2014 – well, one of those big things has arrived! Say hello to Squoosh. Loop now stocks the completely delectable Merino Cashmere Lace from this indie dyer and we’re pretty much over the moon about it. Cosy enough to keep your hands feeling comforted whilst knitting, but light enough to make a wrap or shawl that will take you through to spring, Squoosh is a heavy laceweight that’s seriously soft. It’s not called Squoosh for nothing – once you’ve picked up a skein, you won’t be able …

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We, at Loop, endeavour to bring you the best British Independent dyers’ yarns! Two New beauties have just arrived in our shop ~ Juno and Skein Queen. In the picture above we have  Blush by Skein Queen, knit up in Andrea’s Shawl by Through the Loops (one of our favourite patterns and designers). Blush is a beautiful  hand-dyed, 4 ply yarn in 80% merino and 20% cashmere. The 100 gram skeins provide about 393 metres. It knits up soft and squishy, perfect for a cosy shawl. The colours are soft and delicate with just a hint of variegation. We are …

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