Fino is a yarn produced by Manos del Uruguay, one which we suspect many of you reading this blog are very familiar with. But if not, allow us to introduce the two of you! Fino is a single ply fingering weight yarn, composed of 70% Merino Wool and 30% Silk, which is typically packaged…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentNew Yarn- Manos Serpentina
Manos del Uruguay is well known for their vibrant colours and truly unbelievably soft fibre blends. It is impossible to imagine knitting or crocheting anything in a Manos yarn, that is not absolutely gorgeous. And while Manos has never been afraid of colour or texture, they are pulling out all the stops with their latest…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentPaper Bag Cap- Free Pattern Friday
There is something so soothing about casting on a fresh new project to kick of the weekend, and knowing that there is actually a possibility that you might finish it before Monday rolls around. That is… if you can resist casting on a second project! Or if you can somehow get out of weeding…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentManos del Uruguay- Gloria
We love Manos Del Uruguay. Like… REALLY love them. We love their colours, we love their story, we love their patterns, and of course… we love their yarn. To say that we were excited about this new yarn called Gloria when it rolled through our doors would be a roaring understatement. We are simply, truly…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentEsquina Cowl- Free Pattern Friday
Accessories are such a great way to play around with new techniques. Not only can you always learn something new, but accessories also finally give you an excuse to wind up that single luxury skein of sock yarn that you have been saving forever. Oh, come on now… you know the one! That skein that…
Continue Reading | Leave a CommentMartine Mitts- Free Pattern Friday
It is that time of year when deciding on what to wear is anyone’s guess. Is it going to get cold? Is it going to rain? Is the temperature going to drop below zero? Is it going to be a high of 15? No one knows! Not even the weather man… So the best…
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