The Knit with attitude Blog
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Knit with attitude is a small, bespoke independent knitting shop based in London, UK. We specialize in ethical and eco-friendly yarn, books, and accessories for hand knitting and crochet. We arrange talks, workshops, and one-to-one sessions. Also, we have a small exclusive range of fair trade fashion in stock.
The Knit with attitude Blog
1M ago
With the summer holiday, and with a last minute cancellation of our virtual in September, it really seems like ages since I met up with you all. Tonight is the night! Knitting season is definitely here, the cold nip in the air has brought on a severe case of castonitis - I'm literarily casting on everything wool I can get ..read more
The Knit with attitude Blog
1M ago
Is scarf season getting closer? Even if it's a while off a quick, satisfying and simple project is often a welcome break to the more complicated projects we might be tempted by. I'm always intrigued to see how far I can get from 100g of yarn not only because it is good for customers in the shop to see how ..read more
The Knit with attitude Blog
1M ago
We all know those books that touch us on a deeper level, making a lasting impact on how we see the world. Cultivate: Knitting the Beauty of Nature is just that. A passion project between two friends — the British artist and knitwear designer Dee Hardwicke and Laine's very own Jonna Helin — this book is one to swoon over ..read more
The Knit with attitude Blog
2M ago
It's MKAL season! Stephen West has become famous for his fun, engaging and often surprising yearly mystery knit alongs. This year we're doing Go Go Dynamo! A clue is released every week for four weeks seeing you on a journey of texture, colour, shape and construction. Often challenging you with new stitches or techniques, but fear not they are all ..read more
The Knit with attitude Blog
4M ago
It's Laine time and the autumn Issue 22 is coming out on the 30th August and we can't wait. Laine 22 is titled Aalto after the Finish architect Alvar Aalto who designed the Paimio Sanatorium where this issues photos were taken. This cool and stylish setting provides a great backdrop to the eleven knitwear designs which will keep you busy ..read more
The Knit with attitude Blog
4M ago
I'm in love with the intricate colourwork detail Florence Spurling brings to her projects. I have admired her Scout Shawl design for many years. Those repeating motifs that seem to tread the line between the traditionally familiar and the contemporary graphic. So when we noticed the Anouka Tank and the Adelia Tee we had to jump right in and put together some ..read more
The Knit with attitude Blog
4M ago
We are exposed to inspiration and the most wonderful creations on a daily basis here at the KWA HQ, and that means that occasionally the urge to make will strike simultaneously - and hit both George and I at the same time. We will then embark on the same project, a friendly battle of the speediest needles (that I loose ..read more
The Knit with attitude Blog
4M ago
Oh I'm having one of those days where there doesn't seem to be enough hours in a day - a proper jig saw puzzle of activities, covering business life as much as every day family obligations. I'll be running around covering all my bases, hopefully landing on my sofa because tonight I plan to tune in to our Virtual from ..read more
The Knit with attitude Blog
4M ago
As every year, the intention is to create stronger bonds between us as a community, making space for the joy of sharing and being joined together by our love for our crafts and the joy of creating and making. With so many wonderful contributions, we are absolutely delighted to invite you to vote in the 2024 edition of our The For ..read more
The Knit with attitude Blog
4M ago
Woolly Wormhead's new book Short Row Colourwork has taken the knitting world by storm. It has been hard to get our hands on them and as soon as they do they are gone again. But the exciting news is we have more coming in. If you have had your eye on this book grab your copy now. If you are ..read more