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!
Read moreBaby Knits to Stretch Your Knitting Skills
My finished Sooper Sweater, knit in shades Strawberry and Sky of Something to Knit With 4ply.
I recently finished the Sooper Sweater from Boost Your Knitting which got me thinking about how useful baby knits are for learning and perfecting new techniques. Like (grown up) accessory patterns, they are small enough to be achievable quickly — a perfect canvas on which to try new skills. Today, I’m taking a look at other baby knits that are great for learning new skills.
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