Knit With Attitude
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This is the Knit with attitude blog, but be prepared for some personal views, opinions and musings as well. Welcome to The world according to MayaB.
Knit With Attitude
1d ago
It is a bloody miracle, isn't it? But yes, I do have a FO - a Finished Object - a project completed. Currently blocking on my dining table, I am well pleased with how my Tessellated Vest came out using the Black Elephant Wensleydale. Don't you just love it when an experiment actually work!!! I was debating with myself wether ..read more
Knit With Attitude
3w ago
It has been a little while since my last recommended yarn post so I thought it was an about time I had another look through what has come out since the last one. If you haven't seen the recommended yarn posts before the theme is to look at designs that have been written exactly for the yarns that we stock ..read more
Knit With Attitude
1M ago
New yarn is hanging on the hand dyed wall of the shop and that is always an exciting moment. Not only because I get so tempted to cast on a completely new project but it looks great. It's calling to me from across the shop as I sit here and write this, 'knit me, knit me'. That new yarn is ..read more
Knit With Attitude
1M ago
We love Riverknits and we had a great time catching up at Unravel a couple of weekends ago with Becci and Markus who are behind the Riverknits Chimera we stock. Becci was wearing the most amazing jumper knit in Chimera that was catching everyones attention. That jumper is the Mazurka by Becci herself and the pattern has now been released ..read more
Knit With Attitude
2M ago
We are eagerly anticipating Laine Magazine's Spring Issue. Issue 20 is titled Waterways and has us dreaming of days by the sea. Inside are ten knitwear designs including five sweaters, one cardigan, one tee, two shawls and one pair of socks. Featuring work by Rebecca Clow, Lily Kate France, Eliza Hinkes, Susanna Kaartinen, Marzena Kołaczek, Marion Mursic, Joey Poh, Olga ..read more
Knit With Attitude
2M ago
Admittedly, having half of our delivery disappear into nothingness, circling the earth and some, just to get from Norway to the UK, does put a damper on an otherwise insanely exciting launch! However, as my Nan used to say, those who are waiting for something good will never wait in vain. Our wonderfully lush delivery has been found, located, and ..read more
Knit With Attitude
3M ago
With the last virtual before Christmas cancelled, it feels like we haven't seen each other in like 'forever'. Admittedly, running a yarn shop at that time of year is incredibly stressful, a lot of fun, but very hectic. BUT then comes calm and ease, when you finally find yourself on the sofa with days off to properly indulge in your ..read more
Knit With Attitude
4M ago
The chunky yarn has arrived at Knit With Attitude and just in time for some fun chunky winter knits or quick Christmas gifts. It's so lovely to knit with and great for beginners and experienced knitters alike. What better time to revisit it. &Make Super Bulky is made from a soft 100% Peruvian Highland Wool. This plump and quick to ..read more
Knit With Attitude
5M ago
We really enjoyed having Lotta in the shop the other weekend, it was so great meeting her and hearing about her designs. We loved seeing all the knits from her book Observations: Knits and Essays from the Forest and sharing that with other knitters who came by to see the samples and have a chat. We are excited to see ..read more
Knit With Attitude
5M ago
This is part two to the second edition of Recommended Yarn, to read part one follow this link: Second Edition Part One. The theme for the Recommended Yarn series is to look at what is new and knitted up in the yarns we stock. You can check out Recommended Yarn - Part one and Part Two with those links. My criteria for the first ..read more