Get Started with Colourwork
Posted by Allison Barnes onColourwork is a beautiful way to add coloured patterns or motifs to your knitted projects and while it may look intimidating, it’s actually a really approachable technique! Fair isle or stranded colourwork is created by...
Super Summer Socks
Posted by Allison Barnes onI think socks are one of the best projects for on-the-go summer knitting! I love the way they are both convenient and rewarding projects - perfect for afternoons in the sun. Get inspired with one...
Mini Skein Pattern Ideas
Posted by Allison Barnes onPreorders for my 2019 Advent Calendar are now live! The limited-edition set has 24 individually wrapped mini skeins of 25 grams of my Basic Sock base (~91 yards each, fingering weight). No two minis are...
Swatching for Crochet
Posted by Allison Barnes onI’ve discussed the importance of starting your knitting projects with swatching in the past and although it’s never our favourite part of the fibre journey, it’s equally important when you’re crocheting. If you’re knitting something...