Stay Awhile in lively Summer colours
When I came up with the idea for this seasonal Knitalong, it felt like Summer was arriving. Now that the skies are grey again and the weather is relentlessly wet, I feel like I need Summer colours more than ever. Yesterday, it rained all day here without pausing for breath. Continue reading
Vivacious 4ply Spiced Plum (image copyright Fyberspates, used with permission)
Today is the first in what will be a regular feature on the Inspiration Knits blog: yarn reviews. I am delighted to welcome our APlayfulDay, our first guest reviewer:
I’m thrilled to be the first guest to share my thoughts on some of the yarns that Louise features in her designs. When Louise and I first discussed the idea of yarn reviews and looked at the many lush and varied yarns she’s worked with, she suggested I take the lead with Fyberspates as I’m lucky enough to have worked with my fair share. First up on this list is Vivacious 4ply and one of my favourites in the Fyberspates range. Continue reading
Samples, Silkie & Sokkusu O
Thank you to Sue Stratford at The Knitting Hut for welcoming me to her wonderful yarn store for a trunk show on Saturday. The new Whimzy Sokkusu O colours I brought with me went down a storm, as did the Silkie Merino.
Sue selflessly chose some gorgeous Sokkusu O before I had even got it unpacked, just so she could get it wound immediately. She wanted to get Stay Awhile on the needles to “show customers”, you understand. Well, that was her story…. Continue reading
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