The return of Autumn has us looking forward to being able to cosy up under a blanket and enjoy the comfort of catching up on a knitting or crochet project. This post we’re spending some time with crafter Emma Mitchell who thought exactly that. Emma is sharing the story of her beautiful granny square blanket, here with us at Loop Knit Lounge, and also on her inspiring blog Silver Pebble. To celebrate these blogposts, Loop and Emma will be holding a giveaway where you can win a voucher for £25 to spend on whatever your heart desires at Loop! Find out more at the end of the …

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This week the blog has a slightly different look as today we want to hear from you! We are planning a redesign of our website so it is just as wonderful as the yarns we sell. To make sure all these tweaks and new features are the best solutions we would like feedback on your experiences (good and bad!) regarding the online shop. We feel it is really important to find out your opinions and involvement with the website so we can improve the site for everyone.

There is nothing more exciting that the arrival of a new yarn, and we knew we would not be disappointed with The Uncommon Thread’s Lush Worsted. Regular readers and patrons of Loop will know our love for Ce Persiano’s quality yarns with intense shades, and new yarn Lush Worsted lives up to the luxury that its name suggests. The richness of the shades, the sumptuous softness of the fibre and the plush texture of the finished knit creates a yarn which is quickly becoming a new favourite. This competition is now closed – Congradulation to our winner Anne Mackenzie! Make …

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