We’ll be running a new 4-week Learn to Knit Socks course, beginning on Tues 2nd June! This course is designed for knitters who can knit and purl, and ideally also have a little familiarity with knitting in the round. We’ll knit a pair of adult socks together in the traditional top-down method with heel flap […]
We are now stocking yarn from Annfield Farm (located just north of Edinburgh, in Fife). We have DK-weight and 4-ply, in a blend 70% Shetland wool and 30% Mohair (from the goats at Annfield Farm!)
We’re delighted to now be stocking a selection of Emma Ball products – different sized project bags (including a nifty wrist bag, perfect for knitting-on-the-go), sliding notion tins with stitch markers inside, and tape measures! Featuring cosy sheep in sweaters, and puffins too…
We’ll be running another 4-week Learn to Knit course beginning in February (every Tues evening from 10 Feb). In this course, you will make a pair of fingerless mitts and learn all the basics including casting on, knitting, purling, making stripes, casting off and finishing. This course is now fully booked, but we’ll be running […]
New in, and something a bit different – we have a selection of lovely needlepoint kits in from Midwinter Yarns in Shetland. These feature designs inspired by Fair Isle knitting, and are worked in Shetland wool (included in the kit).
We are delighted to announce the long-awaited return of classes at Kathy’s Knits! We will be running a 4-week Learn to Knit course in November and December, with tutor Jane McConnell. In this course, you will make a pair of fingerless mitts and learn all the basics including casting on, knitting, purling, making stripes, […]
We are delighted to be now stocking this beautiful woollen-spun sport-weight from Edgemoor Yarns! It’s an airy and soft blend of 85% Berrichon/15% BFL. Edgemoor Yarns are the only company producing hand-dyed Berrichon yarn – you can read more of their story here on their website! We have a natural cream shade, as well as […]
New in at the shop – West Yorkshire Spinners ColourLab Sock DK! 75% British wool, 25% nylon; 337m (367yd) per 150g ball First image: ColourLab Sock DK in shades Jazz, Pop and Punk (left to right) Second image: ColourLab Sock DK in shades Soul, Blues and Rock (top to bottom)
New in at Kathy’s – 5ply Shetland from Jamieson & Smith! This is an exciting new release from J&S, a hard-wearing worsted-spun yarn perfect for knitting ganseys. We particularly love the colour palette they’ve created – some of the shades are dyed on both a white base and on a grey base, which creates a […]