Today it’s time to introduce you to the next pattern offering from Sarah Hatton for our Something to Knit Together collection … the Camaraderie Hat!
Read moreFinished sewing projects galore!
Normal knitting content will resume shortly, but I have so enjoyed making things on my sewing machine over the last few weeks, that I thought you might indulge me in recording them here on the blog…
Read moreVideo Tutorial: Joining i-Cord Ends
Last week, Jen showed you how to start the Bonhomie Wrap on a firm i-cord footing using the i-cord tab cast-on method. Today, she brings you a tutorial showing how to join your i-cord edges together at the corner of your lovely wrap so that you finish as you began … with lovely, seamless i-cord edging!
Read moreVideo Tutorial: i-Cord Tab Cast On
Sarah Hatton’s Bonhomie Wrap features an integrated i-cord border, giving the shawl an elegant and tidy finish. To achieve uninterrupted i-cord bliss, the wrap begins with an i-cord tab cast on — Jen shows you how it’s done in this video tutorial!
Read moreThe Bonhomie Wrap + Something to Knit Together Knitalong Details!
It’s here, it’s here, the kickoff of our summer of knitting together! Today, I get to reveal the first pattern from our brand new Something to Knit Together ebook which features four designs by the oh-so-talented Sarah Hatton, and I’ll also be sharing all the details for our newest knitalong.
Read moreSwatching for Stranded Colourwork Projects
When Jen mentioned she was thinking of doing some kits for Gudrun Johnston’s Yokey Dokey sweater (Ravelry link), I jumped at the chance to do some swatching! I, ahem, don’t always swatch for colourwork projects — but I always should! It’s important to not only check that those colours that you think are going to look ah-mazing together actually work in the pattern, but also, of course, to check your tension against that of the pattern. Read on for my tips on swatching for stranded colourwork…
Read moreThe Great A-C Knitwear Sewalong
The sewing thread in the Ravlery group has been absolutely humming with the whir of our collective sewing machines in a little informal sewalong to accompany the Great British Sewing Bee. Let’s see what people have been making!
Read moreSomething 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!
Read moreLet's Knit Something Together!
One of the things I love best about knitting is the way it draws people together. Over the past few months, I've found lots of joy in continuing to knit with friends, whether that's been attending my local knit night via Zoom or organising online chats with A-C Knitwear friends from around the world! In this spirit, our new capsule collection is all about celebrating the camaraderie and conviviality that knitting can foster. I am so excited to share details about this newest eBook, Something to Knit Together, on sale tomorrow!
Read moreYokey Dokey Sweater Kits
One of the perks of my job is that I get an early preview of some fabulous new designs, and I’ve been excitedly waiting for the release of Gudrun Johnston’s Yokey Dokey Sweater since it first landed in my inbox at the end of April. Working with Gudrun is an absolute joy, and I have really enjoyed seeing the test knitters working on a range of beautiful colourways over on Instagram. You can browse what they have been up to with the #yokeydokeysweater hashtag.
I’m happy to share that yarn kits for the Yokey Dokey sweater, are now available in the online shop!
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