Wool

Wool might be the most ubiquitous of materials, and a dependable medium for use in any Autumn/Winter collection, but as a practicing designer–how well do you understand wool as a natural fibre, where it comes from and the mosaic history of its production? Following NJAL’s appointment as a Nominating Body for the International Woolmark Prize, it’s time to highlight the versatility and modernity of Merino wool. It's time to snuggle up with a material that has long been out of vogue. After…

Brooklyn Tweed's Shelter is a gorgeous and brand new line of artisanal wool created by Jared Flood and available at Purl Soho. Shelter is tweedy, soft and beautiful. Many readers probably recognize the name Brooklyn Tweed from Jared Flood's knitting blog of the same name. For five years Jared has been sharing his fiber passions with a devoted following of kindred spirits. From his first hesitant forays into the world of blogging, to designing classic patterns for the likes of Vogue Knitting…

If you're new to chunky knitting, then you probably have a lot of questions to ask before starting your very first DIY chunky knit project. We promise you that after some tips we'll give you, you'll be a pro of the chunky knitting. How not to get lost in the wide offer of chunky knit wool?First, you're probably confused by the wide chunky yarn offer in the market - you've seen cheap yarn and expensive yarn, natural yarn, and synthetic yarn, thick yarn and not that thick yarn. And, on top of…

Cooler weather, pumpkin infused everything, layered outfits... bring it on, fall! The mornings and evenings here are so nice and chilly, but the afternoons are still reminding us that we live in the land of endless summer. That won't stop the fall madness around here, though! I am baking and bucket listing and I can't...Read On →

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Brooklyn Tweed's Shelter is a gorgeous and brand new line of artisanal wool created by Jared Flood and available at Purl Soho. Shelter is tweedy, soft and beautiful. Many readers probably recognize the name Brooklyn Tweed from Jared Flood's knitting blog of the same name. For five years Jared has been sharing his fiber passions

Today I am partnering with We Are Knitters to share our journey of knitting my very first DIY wool blanket.

It’s hard to beat the cuddly softness of a lamb’s fleece. That’s why I’m delighted to share with you this DIY Sheep Craft tutorial on how to felt a lamb fleece rug! P.S. No sheep were harmed in the making of this rug! Felted fleece rugs use sheep wool, from shearing (not the sheepskin), that […]

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