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2022-11-04 17:01
Are you ready to try the latest innovation of yarn with Elements Duo? Wound around itself in a ring shape, this latest addition from the team behind some of our bestselling launches, makes p… Read More
2022-10-25 20:07
A Free Christmas Cowl Pattern Designed by Helen Smith What you will need: Yarn used – Christmas Festive Cake Icicle - 150g 4.5mm hook Scissors Needle Skill Level: Beginner… Read More
2022-08-09 20:33
To mark International Youth Day on 12th August, we’re delighted to be supporting YMCA as our charity of the month throughout August! During the month, you can round up your orders to t… Read More
2022-08-08 16:06
With schools and playgroups now finished for the summer holidays, children up and down the country have several weeks of care-free time ahead of them, but the start of the new term already l… Read More
2022-07-19 13:17
The Story As soon as I saw the Papatya Sundae yarn I knew I wanted to make something with it, so I didn’t hesitate for a moment to snap some up! Deciding on a colour was difficult as t… Read More
2022-07-13 10:10
We’re delighted to be supporting It’s Good 2 Give as our charity of the month throughout July! During the month, you can round up your orders to the nearest £1 at the check… Read More
2022-05-30 08:02
This year, Her Majesty The Queen will become the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee. There will be celebrations all over the world and up and down the country to celebrate… Read More
2022-05-24 15:49
Voulez-Vous 'Crochet' Avec Moi?We've just taken delivery of a beautiful new yarn from Papatya, called Mouline Chunky. French for 'stranded cotton', it's a gorgeous variegated yarn that comes… Read More
2022-04-01 09:04
This month, we're supporting Save the Children as our charity of the month, raising money for the Child Emergency Fund. Your support can help them reach children in Ukraine, Afghanistan and… Read More
2022-03-25 08:04
Mother’s Day is a time to appreciate all the wonderful mother figures out there, whether it be a mum, an auntie, a grandma, sister, friend, or anyone else that gives that motherly supp… Read More
2022-03-01 13:18
We’re delighted to be supporting Versus Arthritis again as our charity of the month throughout March!We supported Versus Arthritis in March 2021 and with the help of everyone who donat… Read More
2022-02-15 10:11
Thank you! We’re delighted to be celebrating 30,000 reviews on Trustpilot, whilst maintaining our 5-star 'excellent' rating, making us proud to be the UK's favourite yarn shop!*This is… Read More
2022-02-07 09:07
Get snuggled up with some of our loveliest makes this winter. The world outside is hibernating, little dormice are wrapped up in their beds of leaves, hedgehogs are curled into tight spikey… Read More
2022-01-31 12:40
Our Charity of the Month for February 2022 is WWF-UK. Throughout the month, we'll be raising money through checkout donations as you round up your orders to the nearest £1 in your thou… Read More
2022-01-17 14:58
Throughout January, we’re raising money for Samaritans. You can round up your orders to the nearest £1 at the checkout, and all money raised will be donated to Samaritans, a regi… Read More
2022-01-05 21:40
Our Sweet Dreams Blanket is a beautiful crochet project designed by Amy Jones-Downes of Baby Cloud Crochet. Drift away to a quiet corner and embrace ‘me time’ with its relaxing p… Read More
2021-12-18 23:24
Twixmas; that lovely time between Christmas and New Year when you’re winding down after the busy Christmas build up, when time feels non-existent and you feel sleepy and content from t… Read More
2021-12-11 08:46
With Christmas fast approaching, crafters across the country will be springing into action to make beautiful handmade gifts for their loved ones, but what do you give the crafters in your li… Read More
2021-12-08 16:59
French Knitting YouTube TutorialPom Pom InstructionsTo make a pom pom you will need, a pom pom maker, some yarn
and a small pair of scissors. The Pony Pom-Pom maker comes apart to allow you… Read More
2021-12-02 20:39
WIN £200 OF YARN! Christmas with The Knitting Network is here! This year, to spread some festive joy, we're giving you the chance to win £200 worth of yarn. Plus, each day until… Read More
2021-11-29 14:31
This December, we're supporting The Big Issue Foundation as our charity of the month!For the next 31 days, you can round up your orders to the nearest £1 at the checkout, and all money… Read More
2021-11-19 17:09
Autumn is a beautiful transitional season, a season of change. The year is leaving the warm days of summer behind and leading up to the colder days of winter, which are now just around the c… Read More
2021-11-01 08:08
We’re delighted to be supporting 2wish as our charity of the month throughout November!During the month, you can round up your orders to the nearest £1 at the checkout and all mo… Read More
2021-10-29 17:23
As Halloween is just around the corner, we thought it’d be fun to share some horror stories with you... of the knitting and crochet variety! What could possibly be scarier for us knitt… Read More
2021-10-11 13:29
We’ve gathered some of our spookiest patterns to get you in the Halloween spirit, with fangtastic patterns for you to sink your teeth into! Including some ghoulishly good decorations f… Read More
2021-10-08 11:40
Thank you! We’re delighted to be celebrating 25,000 reviews on Trustpilot, whilst maintaining our 5-star 'excellent' rating, making us proud to be the UK's favourite yarn shop!*This is… Read More
2021-09-01 06:59
We’re delighted to be supporting Young Lives Vs Cancer as our charity of the month throughout September!During the month, you can round up your orders to the nearest £1 at the ch… Read More
2021-08-22 16:52
Learning to crochet is a rewarding experience that will provide you with a new skill that will stay with you for a lifetime. We’ve put together a series of video tutorials of the basic… Read More
2021-08-22 16:51
Learning to knit or crochet is a rewarding experience that will provide you with a new skill that will stay with you for a lifetime. We’ve put together a series of video tutorials of t… Read More
2021-08-01 09:38
We’re delighted to be supporting Renew Counselling as our charity of the month throughout August!During the month, you can round up your orders to the nearest £1 at the checkout… Read More
2021-07-01 08:46
We’re delighted to be supporting Approach Dementia Support as our charity of the month throughout July!During the month, you can round up your orders to the nearest £1 at the che… Read More
2021-06-16 08:23
They say after the storm, there is calm, as the sun emerges from the clouds. As we slowly drift into the summer months, it’s the perfect time to create this pretty blanket featuring bo… Read More
2021-06-01 12:31
We’re delighted to be supporting Solving Kids’ Cancer as our charity of the month throughout June!During the month, you can round up your orders to the nearest £1 at the ch… Read More
2021-05-18 06:22
Test your crossword skills with our Emu-themed puzzle to celebrate the launch of new Emu Classic DK! Read More
2021-05-18 05:23
SAY HELLO TO EMU YARNSLet your creativity run wild with all-new Emu Classic DK. Established in 1941, Emu is an iconic yarn brand with a rich heritage that many knitters and crocheters will r… Read More
2021-04-30 21:05
We’re delighted to be supporting Bumblebee Conservation Trust as our charity of the month throughout May!During the month, you can round up your orders to the nearest £1 at the c… Read More
2021-04-01 06:57
We’re delighted to be supporting Blue Cross as our charity of the month throughout April!
During the month, you can round up your orders to the nearest £1 at the checkout and all… Read More
2021-03-02 08:00
Thank you! We’re delighted to be celebrating 20,000 reviews on Trustpilot, whilst maintaining our 5-star “excellent” rating, making us proud to be the UK's favourite yarn s… Read More
2021-03-01 07:54
We’re delighted to be supporting Versus Arthritis as our charity of the month throughout March!During the month, you can round up your orders to the nearest £1 at the checkout an… Read More
2021-02-01 09:35
We’re delighted to be supporting Samaritans as our charity of the month throughout February!During the month, you can round up your orders to the nearest £1 at the checkout and… Read More
2021-01-21 17:27
Get ready for a brand-new crochet along (CAL) by Eleonora Tully of Coastal Crochet.The Picnic on the Beach blanket CAL will run for 8 weeks in total starting with the first instalment on Fri… Read More
2020-12-31 18:21
We’re delighted to be supporting Dementia UK as our charity of the month throughout January! During the month, you can round up your orders to the nearest £1 at the checkout and… Read More
2020-12-18 15:46
Christmas is fast approaching but there's still time to start your next knitting or crochet projects or use up your oddments.
Here's a round up of our favourite knitting and crochet patterns… Read More
2020-11-30 16:23
We’re delighted to be supporting Crisis as our charity of the month throughout December!
During the month, you can round up your orders to the nearest £1 at the checkout and all… Read More
2020-11-06 15:42
We spotted some wonderful tributes to Remembrance Day across Whitstable in Kent last weekend. Some lovely local crafters have been busy making knitted and crocheted poppies and arranged them… Read More
2020-10-30 15:36
We’re delighted to be supporting Barnardo's as our charity of the month throughout November! During the month, you can round up your orders to the nearest £ at the checkout and a… Read More
2020-10-05 10:40
Get ready for the Christmas season and join in the Crochet Sanctuary’s latest Christmas Crochet Along (CAL). Create a blanket that can be passed down through the family, to use at Chri… Read More
2020-10-01 07:02
We’re delighted to be supporting Porchlight as our charity of the month throughout October! During the month, you can round up your orders to the nearest £ at the checkout and al… Read More
2020-09-04 14:56
Autumn is coming! The leaves will soon begin to fall as it gets to that time of the year again. Get your knitting needles at the ready for the Autumn months with these ladies cardigan knitti… Read More
2020-09-02 08:21
Presenting the Official Scheepjes CAL 2020 d’Histoire Naturelle, designed by Christina Hadderingh of A Spoonful of Yarn. The Blanket d’Histoire Naturelle CAL will be hosted in th… Read More
2020-09-01 11:20
Knit your own Ed Sheeran baby blanket for a special new arrival in your life.We were thrilled to see a hand knitted baby blanket ready to welcome Ed Sheeran's new baby daughter, Lyra Antarti… Read More
2020-09-01 09:28
We’re delighted to be supporting The Wildlife Trusts as our charity of the month throughout September! During the month, you can round up your orders to the nearest £ at the chec… Read More
2020-08-20 07:19
Introducing the NEW Queen Blanket CAL designed by Icelandic crocheter Tinna Thorudottir Thorvaldar.Titled the Queen Blanket CAL, it is crocheted using Stylecraft Special DK and is a kaleidos… Read More
2020-08-13 15:34
It’s International Left-Handers Day, an international day observed annually on 13th August to celebrate the uniqueness of left-handers.This event is now celebrated worldwide, and in th… Read More
2020-07-31 22:03
We’re delighted to be supporting Hospice UK as our charity of the month throughout August! During the month, you can round up your orders to the nearest £ at the checkout and all… Read More
2020-07-29 06:58
Last week Taylor Swift announced the surprise release of her eighth studio album, Folklore, and it’s not just the music that fans are talking about! The style she chose for her Folklor… Read More
2020-07-23 15:14
It’s crochet heaven! We’re delighted to introduce you to two BRAND NEW Scheepjes kits for the Royal Garden Blanket designed and created by the well-known Jane Crowfoot, also know… Read More
2020-07-01 13:47
The NSPCC launched their Still Here for Children appeal in response to COVID-19. This has enabled the charity to continue vital services like Childline so they can be there for young people… Read More
2020-06-19 13:44
It’s officially summer! Saturday 20th June marks Summer Solstice, the first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere, occurring when Earth arrives at the point in its orbit where the N… Read More
2020-06-12 15:10
Not only are knitting and crocheting enjoyable activities to pass the time during the Coronavirus lockdown, but it’s also proven in many studies to have health and wellbeing benefits … Read More
2020-06-12 14:51
Saturday 13th June marks the official Queen’s birthday. The official birthday is marked on the second Saturday in June every year. The Queen’s actual birthday is the 21st of Apri… Read More
2020-05-08 12:28
A secret yarn bomber has installed a VE Day tribute cover on a postbox in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.Residents woke on 8th May to see the now famous postbox in Wilman Road with a new hat to mark… Read More
2020-05-01 13:40
We are very excited to be supporting Medical Detection Dogs as our charity of the month throughout May!
You may have heard Medical Detection Dogs recently in the news, as they are currently… Read More
2020-04-24 13:30
It’s the fun bit! Welcome to the very last post for making our Stitch Library Doll’s Blanket. In this last post we’ll show you how to join your squares and add on a pretty… Read More
2020-04-18 07:02
Jean Greenhowe's Knitted Nurse is a free knitting pattern from her Little Gift Dolls book. Cast on yours today and say thank you to our nurses.Get the free nurse knitting pattern hereWe woul… Read More
2020-04-15 17:17
A secret yarn bomber has left an Easter themed crochet cosy on a postbox in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.It's the second year running that's seen a Royal Mail postbox appear in the town overnight w… Read More
2020-04-14 14:09
The fifth and final instalment of our very special 'Keep Calm and Crochet Along' CAL is here. Designed by Sue Rawlinson of Sweetpea Family Crochet this delightful spring blanket is made up o… Read More
2020-04-11 07:53
We’ve put together some of our favourite FREE rainbow patterns from Drops to brighten your day! Each pattern is knitted or crocheted in Drops Paris, a fantastic 100% cotton Aran yarn t… Read More
2020-04-10 06:49
This Easter is certainly going to be one to remember, and we wanted to bring a little cheer into your home by giving you two of our most popular Easter patterns to enjoy for free. There's no… Read More
2020-04-09 17:12
We're delighted to be supporting Pesticide Action Network UK as our charity of the month throughout April! Pesticide Action Network UK is the only charity working to protect the British publ… Read More
2020-04-09 17:12
This simple yarn rainbow takes no time at all to make and is a great project to make with the children. Just follow these five easy steps:Step 1: Cut out a cardboard template in the shape of… Read More
2020-04-09 17:12
The fourth instalment of our very special 'Keep Calm and Crochet Along' CAL is here. Designed by Sue Rawlinson of Sweetpea Family Crochet this delightful spring blanket is made up of simple… Read More
2020-04-03 09:51
Introducing Hugo and Hermione by Sue Rawlinson! This cute pair would make the perfect first amigurumi project, with the pattern being so simple and forgiving – if they don't come out q… Read More
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