Knitting Blog

Your hand-knitted creations represent hours of effort, creativity, and love. With the right washing, drying, and storing techniques, your handmade treasures will stay as charming as the day you finished them.

When you find a pattern you adore, but the suggested yarn is unavailable or outside your budget, substituting yarn becomes a handy skill.

Whether you’re working on a sweater, hat, or pair of socks, mastering tension will ensure your project turns out as intended.

Ah, Christmas. The season of mistletoe, mulled wine, and — if you're ambitious — an unruly tangle of yarn and knitting needles.

Crochet is a journey, and although everyone’s path is a little different, beginners often stumble over the same hurdles. Here are the top five mistakes new crocheters make — and how to avoid them.

Crocheting is a particularly versatile and rewarding craft to learn, and the best part? Even a beginner can create beautiful, functional pieces.

If you've ever picked up a crochet hook and a skein of yarn, excited to dive into a project, only to find yourself staring at a page full of abbreviations and symbols that seem like a foreign language, you're not alone.

If you've ever finished a knitting project and found it doesn't quite lie flat or the stitches don’t look as even as you'd like, blocking is the answer.

Knitting is a rewarding and creative hobby that can produce anything from cosy scarves to intricate sweaters. If you’re new to knitting, starting with a few fundamental stitches will help you to build your skills and confidence.

If you're looking to expand your knitting skills, it’s definitely worth mastering the Magic Loop technique to take your circular knitting projects to the next level.

Inspired by Shetland and Nordic Fair Isle design Rowan's Midwinter Knit Along (KAL) starts on 17 August 2023

Have you ever wondered what sets merino wool apart from Bluefaced Leicester, or Jacob, or virgin wool? We're here to help!

Need a quick knit project? We have aran, chunky, and super chunky free knitting patterns galore! 

If you suffer from carpal tunnel, repetitive strain injury, or arthritis, you know the frustration that comes from traditional methods of knitting and crocheting. We're here to help! 

Learn how to choose yarn colours for a crochet or knitting project with our colour theory guide!

Love the new teddy bear style cardigans and scarves in stores? Now, with the new Rowan Soft Boucle yarn, you can make your own!

Unisex Nordic-inspired knitting patterns for autumn and winter in this new collection!

Dee Hardwicke, famed designer and colour palette curator, answers some of our most burning questions about her new designs, how she feels about colour, and her top advice for knitters. 

If your hands hurt while knitting, the new Addi Novel knitting needles are the perfect medicine! 

Who doesn't love a free pattern? Drops Yarns patterns are all free, and super cute! 

Looking for fun, yarn themed ways to keep your kids happy and creative this summer? We have some ideas! 

Ever wondered what Tunisian crochet is, or what makes Tunisian crochet hooks special? We're on the case!

Sometimes, a hank or skein of yarn can feel intimidating. Our guide on using an umbrella swift and ball winder should get you good to go in no time!

Looking for some great free knitting patterns for summer and warmer weather? Here are our favourites!

We've selected some of our favourite cotton yarn for baby blankets, so your spring and summer bundles of joy don't overheat!