The Pantone Colour of the Year 2019 is Living Coral, chosen as a life-affirming, energising hue, bringing to mind positive images of relaxing in a tropical paradise. Pina Colada anyone? Hedgehog Fibres Skinny Singles or Merino Dk in Coral? Or both?
Read more about this colour over at Pantone!
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Lace yoke sweaters are all the rage right now. They’re a lovely way to show off your best stitchwork. When you see a great lace yoke sweater you know it wasn’t store-bought; the techniques used mean that a lot of love went into making the sweater. And a lot of math went into designing it!…
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…
Looking for some inspiration for your 2023 knitting or crocheting projects? With the start of every new year, it brings the opportunity to try something new! Maybe there’s a new technique that you’ve really wanted to try out, or a project that’s been sitting on the back-burner for a while. Take this as your sign…
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….
Every year, the world celebrates World Oceans Day on June 8. It commemorates the world’s oceans, and also brings attention to how they can be cared for and revitalized. This year’s theme is “Revitalization: Collective Action for the Ocean,” and the hashtag is #RevitalizeTheOcean . We live on islands surrounded by the ocean here in…
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…
