One for the knitters…
Love this vibrant yarn, hand dyed by Purple Flamingo Fibre Art and available now on Felt. We reckon it has got to get those ideas flowing and those needles clicking…Check out the whole range now!
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Just a little knit
Heads up, knitters! We’re willing to bet this might just be the smallest and most adorable knitting pattern you’ve ever set needles to. This sweet little fox cub PDF knitting pattern from Charlotte Marjoribanks Design is designed to be knitted with 4 ply yarn, held together with a strand of lace weight mohair (for that heart-melting fuzzy look) on 2.75mm needles.
Fancy schmancy stuff
Susan Manson of Fully Woolly describes this gorgeous handspun art yarn as “fancy schmancy” and we can see why! Isn’t it scrumptious?
Kakaruwai says, check your gauge!
Keep your knitting full of joy with this kakaruwai (South Island robin) wooden needle gauge and ruler from Honeycakes, who is inspired to make her everyday knitting items fun. It’ll make a great and practical addition to your kit, and a wonderful gift for the knitter who has everything!
Socks and scarves with the wellbeing woven in: Pip Currie’s passion for fibre
Christchurch yarn-crafter extraordinaire Pip Currie rediscovered the joy of knitting while at university, and is now completely obsessed with all things knitting, crochet and fibre related. She loves the joy of making and creating with her own two hands, the wonder of natural fibres, and the amazing feeling of wearing something handmade. Wanting to be able to share this passion with others led to Littlest Pip Knits.
Knitting ahead for winter…
Get started on your winter knits for the kids with a gorgeous pattern from Honeycakes (Lisa Flett Design). Lisa says: “I am passionate about knitting and the process of design and creating. I love pattern, texture and colour. Inspiration comes from everywhere – from fashion stores, magazines, books, museums, art galleries and landscape – inspired by the beauty that is New Zealand.”
Make your own hibernating hedgehog
Here’s an adorable wee project for the makers and yarnsters amongst you! This hibernating hedgehog decoration kit from Charlotte Marjoribanks Designs comes with everything you need to produce this snuggly scene: patterns, yarn, safety eyes and nose, a cardboard pompom template, soft fabric for the ears and feet, and a papier mâché globe for displaying your finished item.
Superb socks for cosy toes
A real treat for your feet, Littlest Pip Knits‘ hand knitted socks are luxuriously made from a blend of wool with nylon for added strength. Each pair is knitted in Christchurch by Pip herself, so no two pairs are the same
Knit up a party
We’re loving the description of this gorgeous yarn from Elmtree: “A crazy bat was carded with soft NZ Merino and Polworth wool, and handfuls of recycled thread offcuts from my local weavers’ looms. Together with the occasional slivers of fabrics and some green and purple sparkly glitz, the whole bat spun up into a party on my trusty wheel….”
One for the knitters
Love to knit? lisaFdesign has a lovely range of patterns for babies and children, available in PDF or print form