Create things you wish existed
If you have even a passing interest in the fabric arts, lately you may have seen cute little creatures popping up in your forums and message boards, on Instagram, and even at your local meetups. These are examples of amigurumi, the Japanese word for “crocheted or knitted stuffed toy.” It’s been popular to crochet them…
The Papillon shawl pattern by Marin Melchior is designed so that anyone can knit it. However, the instructions do use a unique methodology that has a steep learning curve. We’ve created the below video to walk you through it so that you will know exactly what to do. Once you’ve learned how to read it,…
These Variations Will Spark Your Imagination The Papillon shawl, designed by Marin Melchior, is legendary, and for good reason. It’s a pattern that creates eye-catching results using simple techniques. But for people who have knitted it so many times that it’s old hat to them (all three of them) or people who just wish the…
Many customers ask, “But what colours should I use for my Papillon shawl?” We photographed 141 different Papillon colourways so you can pick the perfect one for you. Obviously, 141 colourways can be overwhelming! So we’ve grouped the colourways together into similar families. This way you can find the perfect colour for your Papillon shawl….
We’ve been planning this for months and now it’s finally here: our Papillon shawl knitalong! If you aren’t familiar with the Papillon shawl, it’s a remarkable pattern designed by Marin Melchior. Knitters around the world love this pattern, but sometimes people find it a bit intimidating. What better way to start than with many other…
The cold shoulder sweater trend seemed to have faded…until Dolly Parton wore one to get her COVID immunization shot. Immediately, lots of people realized that this old favourite had a practical purpose. You don’t have to worry about rolling your sleeve up, or having to pull your arm out of your shirt entirely to get…
The first thing we hear when someone touches Hedgehog Fibres Kidsilk Lace yarn is “Wow, this yarn is gorgeous and sooo soft!” The second thing we hear is “But what would I make with this?” The answer is: sheer gorgeousness. We’ve pulled together a few of our favourite patterns for Kidsilk Lace (known as “Fluff”…
We don’t normally read runway reports. But when we heard crochet was everywhere we had to take a peek. And we don’t normally think of dressing like runway models. But when we saw what designers were showing this year, we thought it might be fun to make some of our own haute couture. Your favourite…
It’s autumn! Are your ears feeling a bit of a chill in the mornings and evenings? We’ve got some stylish hat patterns to help with that. These all knit up and crochet up quickly, so if you want to show your love for someone else, this is a great way to do it. And since…
Are you short on time and money this holiday season? We feel you so big right now. Don’t despair! We’ve got 11 great budget gift ideas that are easy on your wallet. They’re all projects that you can squeeze in between the million other things you have to do this holiday season. Quick One or…
Possum wool is arguably New Zealand’s national fibre. It is astoundingly warm, shockingly light, phenomenally soft, and an absolutely luscious yarn to work with. Best of all, when you knit with possum wool you’re helping to control a pest that has wreaked havoc on New Zealand’s native life. Learn what possum wool is, why possums…