Fibre journal
all things fibre
Great stories happen to those who knit them!
Welcome to our blog, where we celebrate the beauty of natural fibre yarns. Here, you'll find inspiring interviews with designers, expert tips and techniques, and in-depth explorations of different fibres and their unique qualities. Join us on a journey of creativity and craftsmanship and create your own great yarn stories!
One Sweater KAL - Video Tutorials
The One Series started out from one basic principle: ‘a simple sweater is universal: it’s a garment that every wardrobe benefits from.’ So far in our One Sweater Series, we...
One Sock Knitting Tutorials
Handmade socks are rewarding knitting projects which make wonderful gifts for you and those knit-worthy people in your life. If you have never knit socks, you may not know that...
How to Sl1, K1, psso - left leaning decrease
Wondering how to Sl1, K1, psso? You’ll find this technique used in many knitting patterns to decrease one stitch. Follow these three simple steps or watch the short 1-minute video...
How to Cable Without a Cable Needle: A Video Tutorial
Let’s be honest: cable knitting looks amazing but using a cable needle can be a bit annoying. It slows you down, gets lost down the back of the couch and...
How to Knit Bobbles
Bobbles are three-dimensional stitches that create fun texture on your fabric. They are very popular in traditional Aran-style sweaters, but you will also spot them as decorative features on lots...
How to Join a New Skein of Yarn Using a Spit Splice
Weaving in ends is a task that many makers dislike, however, it is often unavoidable when making something that requires multiple skeins of yarn. Whenever you join a new skein,...
How to Adjust a Knitting Pattern When you’re Between Sizes
Our in-house knitting patterns are designed to cover a wide range of sizes but what if you are between sizes? In this blog post, we will show you how simply...
5 Tips for Improving Your Phone Photography
Today we’re sharing 5 tips for improving your phone photography that Kate O’Sullivan, our Brand Marketing Manager, uses all the time to create many of the images you see on...