Wool

Wool might be the most ubiquitous of materials, and a dependable medium for use in any Autumn/Winter collection, but as a practicing designer–how well do you understand wool as a natural fibre, where it comes from and the mosaic history of its production? Following NJAL’s appointment as a Nominating Body for the International Woolmark Prize, it’s time to highlight the versatility and modernity of Merino wool. It's time to snuggle up with a material that has long been out of vogue. After…

Here you'll find an easy step by step guide on how to create a DIY chunky knit blanket. This article includes step by step instructions and also a video tutorial. Read through the instructions and then watch the video, or watch the video right away - the video also includes the description of each step. Chunky knit yarn for you DIY chunky knit project can be purchased here. Start with a smaller amount or purchase chunky knit wool in bulk for a better price. Let's start knitting! Video…

Discover beautiful John Arbon ethical yarns, knitted socks and knitting patterns all made in England with love and care by John, Juliet and their team

Brooklyn Tweed's Shelter is a gorgeous and brand new line of artisanal wool created by Jared Flood and available at Purl Soho. Shelter is tweedy, soft and beautiful. Many readers probably recognize the name Brooklyn Tweed from Jared Flood's knitting blog of the same name. For five years Jared has been sharing his fiber passions with a devoted following of kindred spirits. From his first hesitant forays into the world of blogging, to designing classic patterns for the likes of Vogue Knitting…

Hello my lovelies, great to be here in the Attic :: truthfully I should not be tucked up nattering in the Attic at all, should be attending to the business of making clean the piles of dirty laundry and packing/preparing...

It’s hard to beat the cuddly softness of a lamb’s fleece. That’s why I’m delighted to share with you this DIY Sheep Craft tutorial on how to felt a lamb fleece rug! P.S. No sheep were harmed in the making of this rug! Felted fleece rugs use sheep wool, from shearing (not the sheepskin), that […]

©Kara Rosenlund Happy Easter….Did you have a good Easter? A rest? I must admit, Easter is actually my favourite of holidays. I think it must be the casualness of Easter, unlike Christmas…. plus I do love it when a few degrees drop off the daily temperatures here in Queensland…. Each morning started in the same […]

Rib Knit Fabric offers a textured, stretchy choice for your designs. Ideal for stylish sweaters, tops, activewear.