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?
Susan Manson of Fully Woolly describes this gorgeous handspun art yarn as “fancy schmancy” and we can see why! Isn’t it scrumptious?
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!
If you’re swimming in the sea right now, well, you’re a hardy soul and we take our hats off to you. It might be a bit cold for most of us, but we still can’t resist bringing these awesome bodysurfing handplanes to your attention – designed and made here in Aotearoa.
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.”
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.
Here’s something for all you creatives! New from The Forge on Felt, these fantastic ring kits come with everything you need to carve your own ring design in wax!
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….”
Love to knit? lisaFdesign has a lovely range of patterns for babies and children, available in PDF or print form
We’re loving this gorgeous downloadable Kiwi-themed cross-stitch pattern from Cherry Parker, just one of a beautiful new range celebrating all things Aotearoa. Collect the set from her Felt shop today!