As well as making sure that Loop inspires you with the most beautiful materials, we also love selecting handmade delights.  From Sophie Digard’s scarves to Julie Arkell’s creatures, we know you appreciate the artistry and skill captured in a well made piece. This October we are thrilled to be part of the Selvedge Winter Fair, so we thought we would introduce you to a few special chaps before you meet them in person. The adorable lions are hand crocheted by designer Adriana Torres, the creator of Miga De Pan. Adriana brings her creative background in architecture, graphic design illistration and fine art to produce these …

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Here at Loop we are proud to bring you beautiful artisan yarns and to see them created into everything from stunning shawls to tiny booties. So it only seems fitting that your tools match the quality and uniqueness of the skeins you choose. For crochet, we have something extra special to show you… Furls are exquisite crochet hooks, lovingly handcrafted in a small studio in Austin, Texas.  Founder and President, Harrison Richards, formed his company with the concept of creating a hook that complements the love and dedication that crafters put into each item they create. Ergonomically shaped and ethically …

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You may have seen this beautiful crochet blanket around our London shop, or when it was quietly released on Ravelry a few months ago. Like most handmade things, this pattern has a long and lovely history, and we thought it was about time we shared it with you.