KNITTER ON A MISSION
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by WATG
3y ago
 The big issue Plastic is a problem. It’s on planet earth for life. This not-so-super material is killing our oceans, but why put up with it? Join the new generation of change makers! Recycling needn’t end at the bottle bank. Now you can clean up your act, and the oceans,just by picking up your next knitting project. Enter New Wave Yarn, a squishy new yarn on a mission to banish marine pollution. Yes, our latest innovation is a fish-friendly yarn made from 47% recycled polyester — or PET, aka plastic.  Sourcing a solution We set sail to source a fibre that is a dream to k ..read more
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CRAZY SEXY WOOL CARE GUIDE
Wool and the Gang | WATG Blog
by WATG
3y ago
We’ve partnered with The Laundress  to bring you the ultimate care guide for your Crazy Sexy Wool knits.  Think of wool and cashmere as dry clean only? Think again. Your Crazy Sexy Wool was made with love and should be cared for with love, too! Washing your wool properly actually helps to preserve the fibres and natural lanolin, so that your favourite pieces last longer while saving you time, money, and the environment. Pretreat Stains and Odour Pretreat stains with The Laundress Stain Solution or The Laundress Wash & Stain Bar by applying directly to the affected areas and susce ..read more
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THANKSGIVING PUMPKIN PANCAKES
Wool and the Gang | WATG Blog
by WATG
3y ago
HAPPY THANKSGIVING, GANG! Let’s make it extra tasty with delish pumpkin pancakes PREPARATION TIME: 5 minutes COOKING TIME: 80 minutes MAKES: 12-14 pancakes Ingredients:  320g of butternut squash, pumpkin or sweet potato (with skin and seeds removed) 475ml soya or almond milk 1 tsp apple cider vinegar 3 tbs of melted coconut oil + more for frying 250g plain white flour 1+ 1/4tsp ground cinnamon 1/2tsp ground organic ginger 1/4 tsp of ground organic cardamom 2tbs golden caster sugar 1tbs  baking powder 1/2 tsp  table salt Method   Peel, de-seed and weight the pumpkin (or ..read more
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WE GOT YOU FEELING GOOD
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by WATG
3y ago
Yarn as light as air and as fluffy as clouds, soft to touch and extremely snuggable. Yarn that feels like your permanently hugging a baby alpaca. Yarn that’ll leave you FEELING GOOD. You can have this feeling thirteen times over, yes THIRTEEN, as that’s how many kits  we’ve launched in our Feeling Good yarn. Our biggest collection of 2018, from sweaters to hats to shawls for that perfect cover up on slightly cooler evenings. Feeling Good Yarn is a wonderful, wearable, and LIGHT winter yarn, a great alternative to the chunky winter sweater. If you’re a whizz at the Koselig Blanket ..read more
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INTRODUCING: #WOOFANDTHEGANG
Wool and the Gang | WATG Blog
by WATG
3y ago
Now, we’ve got something to bark about today… WATG are proud to introduce our latest collection of squishy knits for those four-legged friends. We give you: #WoofandtheGang We’re not sure if you’ve noticed, but we’re a community of animal lovers. There’s nothing quite like grabbing your latest WIP, and snuggling on down with your furry friend for a night of Netflix and knits. For all those times Luna, Rolo or even Dave stayed by your side during those hours of knitting, it’s now time to knit something special for them. Nine new Pet Kits are here; from adorable bandana accessories to coats an ..read more
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FREE CHRISTMAS KNITTING PLANNER
Wool and the Gang | WATG Blog
by WATG
3y ago
There are officially 100 days until Christmas. We’re shocked too, but it’s true. Sooo what better time to get organised about your gifting to avoid that last minute stitching scramble? We’re here to keep you on track, and we’ve even got a handy planner for you to scribble down all your notes!   DOWNLOAD NOW     ..read more
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CÓMO TEJER UNA MANTA
Wool and the Gang | WATG Blog
by WATG
3y ago
¡TEJETE UNA MANTA Y ENFRENTA EL FRÍO! El  frío a llegado y en WATG nos apetece acurrucarnos en una manta grande y calentita. ¡Por suerte tenemos todas las habilidades y la lana necesarias! Y queremos compartirlas contigo… Una manta es básicamente un cuadrado o un rectángulo grande, así que es… muy fácil de tejer. ¡Voilà! Para obtener el máximo calor y avanzar rápido recomendamos usar Crazy Sexy Wool y agujas súper gruesas de 25 mm. Se necesitan sobre 7-8 ovillos de Crazy Sexy Wool para tejer una pequeña manta y el doble para una manta grande. Te dejamos aquí un par de puntos y técnicas q ..read more
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MEET THE MAKER: BOOKHOU
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by WATG
3y ago
WE’RE GETTING TO KNOW OUR GANG OF MAKERS A LITTLE MORE BY SHARING YOUR STORIES AND GENERAL AWESOMENESS IN OUR MEET THE MAKER SERIES. FOR MAY, WE CHAT WITH AROUNNA, THE FOUNDER OF HER BRAND BOOKHOU. CHECK OUT HER INSTAGRAM HERE: @bookhou TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOURSELF… I am textile designer living and working in Toronto, Canada, and I spend my days making work for my business Bookhou with my husband John. I am constantly working on different creative pursuits like the punch needle work. I am a firm believer that spreading your creative interests is important and that your work is not define ..read more
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MEET THE MAKER: AROUNNA
Wool and the Gang | WATG Blog
by WATG
3y ago
WE’RE GETTING TO KNOW OUR GANG OF MAKERS A LITTLE MORE BY SHARING YOUR STORIES AND GENERAL AWESOMENESS IN OUR MEET THE MAKER SERIES. FOR JUNE, WE CHAT WITH AROUNNA. CHECK OUT HER INSTAGRAM HERE: @bookhou.   TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOURSELF… I am textile designer living and working in Toronto, Canada and I spend my days making work for my business Bookhou with my husband John and I am constantly working on different creative pursuits like the punch needle work.  I am a firm believer that spreading your creative interests is important and that your work is not defined by one medi ..read more
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MEET THE MAKER: LEAH HARAKAWA
Wool and the Gang | WATG Blog
by WATG
3y ago
WE’RE GETTING TO KNOW OUR GANG OF MAKERS A LITTLE MORE BY SHARING YOUR STORIES AND GENERAL AWESOMENESS IN OUR MEET THE MAKER SERIES. FOR MAY, WE CHAT WITH LEAH HARAKAWA, SHE LIVES IN SAN FRAN AND SPENDS AS MUCH TIME OUTSIDE AS POSSIBLE. CHECK OUT HER INSTAGRAM HERE: @knit_slow. TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOURSELF… I am originally from Brooklyn, NY, but am currently living in San Francisco, CA. I work as an analyst at a startup, and spend my time outside of work knitting, eating and being outside. Right now a lot of my energy is spent looking for ways to make my life more creative! Also, I am an INFJ ..read more
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