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Faye sent us this beautiful photo of her latest work - a cardigan made with Rellana Diamant.  Faye said the cardigan is beautiful to wear and easy to care for - machine washable! Thank you so much for sharing, Faye! Pro Tip: Rellana Diamant yarn is a cotton yarn blended with viscose. Viscose is a natural material made from woody fibres such as bamboo, sugar cane or soy. Viscose yarns were 'invented' in the late 1800s as artificial silk. They look beautiful but depending on how they were manufactured, these yarns can be prone to splitting. Use sharp needles for Rellana Diamant as this...

One of the best things about knitting - apart from the fact that it is such a wonderfully creative activity in its own right! - is that you can make things that will actually fit you and not just some ideal shop model. Unfortunately, not all knitting patterns come in all sizes, and sometimes you need to adjust a pattern so that it will suit you.  We have put together a handy guide on how to do exactly that! Check out our tips and tricks section for how to convert a knitting pattern to your size. And in case you were wondering:...

I love hearing from my customers and see examples of the beautiful work they have created with one of our yarns.  Have a look at this gorgeous shawl made with just 4 balls of Jo Sharp Lumina yarn. I just love the dangles along the edge. Thank you to Alicia for sharing your work! This lovely airy shawl is perfect for spring and summer.  If you have something you made from our yarn and would like to share it with other knit and crochet enthusiasts, please send us a photo via email or share it to our Facebook page -...

Wellness, mental health, meditation - most of us are striving to find a better balance in life, and for some of us that may be quite difficult to achieve.Work stress, family demands - who has time for knitting?Several decades of research suggest that you should make time for it. Stress affects your mental health and is a major factor in the development of many chronic diseases. Knitting combines a range of characteristics that make it a great tool to de-stress, develop mindfulness and keep mentally active. So what is it about knitting that makes it so special? The rhythmic, repetitive motion...

What did you do for World Wide Knit in Public Day? I hope you found a nice group or a lovely café or some other exciting spot to gather and practice your knitting or crochet and share it with the world! Here in Bungendore, we met at the Foodlovers Market café with a group of knitters. It was a great opportunity to meet new people and share insights and ideas. We can learn so much from each other - and working with a group of people is so much fun.Thank you all very much for coming - hope to catch...