Yarn Close Up: Kent

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Around this time of year, I find myself reaching towards the DK and Worsted weight yarns more than any other. While I enjoy lighter weight yarns year round (and you know that Anne does), I think that there’s something about the chilly weather hitting the Northern Hemisphere that makes me want to knit with something […]

Countdown to Ensemble!

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Every new year needs new patterns, inspiration, and ideas, and at Knitspot, we’re sure to provide them. We have planned so much for you this year, starting with a very exciting launch: Ensemble 2017 will come out this month. Ensemble, for those of you who are newer followers, is a collection of individual patterns from […]

fresh start

Posted on 10 CommentsPosted in Bare Naked Wools, book reviews/events, food and garden

look at the lustrous coat on this beautiful greyaface dartmoor ewe. one of the pleasures of being a knitter in our time is having access to a wider range of fiber quality than ever before. once you’ve knit with a unique yarn that’s fulfilling to hold in your hands and make stitches with, you know the […]