Finding Joy in My WIPs

The November Bringing Joy KAL is getting going over on The Knitalong Hub, and I’ve been really enjoying seeing people plan joyful projects to see them through this month. I’m finding joy by practising patience and giving a deserving WIP some attention.

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How do you keep track of your knitting?

I’m still happily knitting away on my Conviviality Cardigan, and it’s got me thinking about the art of pattern management. How do we keep track of our place in a pattern? And how do we manage when a pattern asks us to, gulp, do multiple thing at the same time?

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Something to Knit Together ebook + limited stock of kits now on sale!

Something to Knit Together is now on sale (if you missed yesterday’s post, you can read more here) and we’ve also got a smorgasbord of kits to accompany our brand new collection! Sarah Hatton has designed each item in the Something to Knit Together capsule collection using our Something to Knit With 4ply, a delectable blend of 70% Highland Wool and 30% Superfine Alpaca. It combines the bounce and crimp of the wool with luxurious softness from the alpaca, to make a yarn that blocks like a dream for the type of lace patterns featured in this collection. We’ve put together a range of options so that, whether you want to dive into the whole collection or just dip your toes in, we’ve got a kit for you. Read on for details including a special offer for blog readers!

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An Interview with Ella Austin

The final Boost Your Knitting design comes to us from Ella Austin. Ella’s design, Brunny the Bunny, showcases how to properly finish knitted toys. Ella has numerous gorgeous toy designs under her belt, as well as a wider portfolio that celebrates color and texture — her book, the Beginner’s Guide to Colourwork Knitting, was released last spring. A few months ago, Ella was kind enough to answer a few questions about her design process and share some great tips for finishing knitted toys (hint: even she has to occasionally try, try again!)

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