18 Nov 2020
Slipstravaganza Shawl
Each year in about September/October Stephen West launches his annual MKAL or Mystery Knit Along. This year it was the Slipstravaganza Shawl. A mystery KAL is exactly that
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28 Aug 2020
Knit project inspiration
This week's knit project inspiration is my favourite hand knit jersey pattern! I love Isabell Kraemer's Reagan knitting pattern. It's a beautiful versatile piece that works in spring, summer, autumn and winter. And we've knit it up in various different
6 Aug 2020
“Waste Not” Beanie knitting pattern
Use up your yarn leftovers with this simple free beanie knitting pattern by Cowgirlblues. It's a quick and easy knit, and a good way to use up loose ends.
31 Jul 2020
How to cast on and rib with Two Colours
I like to keep learning. Improving my knitting skills is one way of doing this. And I've always wondered whether it's possible to work a rib in two colours. Apparently it is! Join me for a Zoom knitting class with Jane
31 Jul 2020
How to knit a Cable
I've always been afraid of cables. They just look so complicated. And the extra cable needle with stitches floating on it just waiting to drop off. It all seemed terribly complicated. And then I did Jane Renton's cable mini class
21 Jul 2020
How to make a Log Cabin Square
We did our first online mini-class on Zoom last week on Wednesday, and as promised here is all the info you need to follow along if you missed it, or if you are thinking about giving it a try. Jane Renton
12 Jun 2020
Some Like it Hot
The Cape Town weather has turned quite cool and wintery in the last few weeks. Because our climate is so summery few of us have central heating. And electric blankets aren't very environmentally friendly. So bring on the Hot Water
4 Jun 2020
A Fan of the Fade
Yarn fades have been around for a while, made popular by knitting patterns from designers like Andrea Mowry and Joji Locatelli. It's taken me some time to warm to them, but I'm glad I have. Take a look
21 May 2020
Basic Baktus
Earlier in the year, we decided to discontinue our Merino DK 50g balls and shift the Merino DK solid colours to 100g skeins. We still have some stock of balls and they're going on sale. For inspiration, I wanted to