It’s been a season of change for Arnall-Culliford Knitwear, and one piece of that has been growing the team from two to four! Our newest team members, Lou and Kat, have been settling into their new roles, so we thought it was high time we introduce you to the small but mighty crew dedicated to helping you unlock your full knitting potential. And we’re celebrating the change with a giveaway … read on for details!
Read moreConfident Knitting: The Designers
It’s here, it’s here: LAUNCH DAY! Which is exciting for a whole heap of reasons. You can now buy Confident Knitting! Which means we’ll all be casting on together soon! And, most immediately exciting: I can finally shout about the out-of-this world team of designers whose patterns we’ll be learning with over the coming months! These folks have been so amazing over the last year as we have worked on the book – through one of the most difficult years I can remember. They’ve come up with some really beautiful designs, and I know you’re going to love knitting them! So without further ado, let’s say hello to the team!
Read moreConfident Knitting: The Techniques
When was the last time you tried something new? It’s no secret that I love being a lifetime learner, but over the past year especially, trying out new stuff has been a real bright spot. From tackling new hobbies (sourdough, running) to sussing out new knitting techniques, I love the quiet absorption that comes with first trying to understand something unfamiliar, followed by the rush of excitement when I’ve got it right. And I absolutely love that part of my job is getting to share that fabulous feeling with you. Read on to learn which techniques we will be covering in Confident Knitting…
Read moreConfident Knitting: A Third Year of Techniques – it's happening!
How confident are you when it comes to your knitting? When you see a pattern that uses an unfamiliar technique, do you dive straight in? Or do you find yourself knitting the same sorts of projects over and over again? Our brand-new technique-based programme Confident Knitting: A Third Year of Techniques is all about helping you find something new in your knitting, using designs from talented knitters from around the world to help you learn new techniques. Confident Knitting will let you add some shiny new tools to your knitting tool kit and, in the process, give your knitting confidence a big ol’ boost so that you feel ready to tackle any knitting challenge that comes your way!
Read moreSomething New to Learn About Helical Knitting
Intrigued by the idea of helical knitting? Have you knitted 1x1 helical stripes, but would like to know more about working more complex stripes? Would you like to know more about using helical stitch patterns? Or are you just keen to try something new in your knitting? Then this is the ebook for you!
Something New to Learn About Helical Knitting will be delivered as an ebook in four fortnightly chapters, with the first being released on Tuesday 9th October.
Read moreNews round-up from Pomfest
One of the best things about attending knitting shows is the chance to be in the same room as so many of my favourite people. Working from home is absolutely brilliant, and exactly what our family needs, but it's also fantastic to get out of Frome and to sit and chat (and knit of course!). It refreshes and recharges my inspiration, and we get the opportunity to find out more about people's plans for the coming months, which is always fun!
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