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A moment with Kristina McGowan, author of More Modern Top Down Knitting
After writing Modern Top Down Knitting in 2010, Kristina McGowan has spent the last three years researching, designing and writing its…
Let’s Knit review: Blacker Yarns
When a bundle of brand new Blacker yarns landed on the LK desk, we just couldn't wait to get our mitts on it to see what woollen…
“Be Bold and Go For It!” A moment with Debbie Tomkies
Once upon a time, queen of colour Debbie Tomkies worked as an accountant. In her own words; “weird, huh?” But she now spends her days…

Interview: a moment with Robbie Dulaney
When we first received The Knitster in the post, we were blown away by its unusual style! Aiming to combine the two often-related trends of…
Tutorial: Point to point
Learn how to knit in the round with double-pointed needles!
Let’s Knit review: Álafoss
With winter just across the horizon we're on the look-out for warm and hard-wearing yarns for our winter knits – so where better to start…
Tis the Season… for Christmas knitting!
Giving gifts on one particular winter’s day is an age old tradition dating back to ancient Rome. This year, why not knit your own…
KnitUK’s sumptuous new chunky British yarn
We always love to see new yarns made using pure British wool, and Cornish Chunky from KnitUK is another delight!
Recipe: Coconut and Lime Cake
Now that nights are getting so cold, we're all in need of a bit of a pick-me-up. Try baking this scrumptious coconut and lime cake by…

Julie Walters, Gok Wan and Arlene Phillips involved in this year’s Save the Children campaign!
We have been waiting as patiently as possible to hear which famous faces will be sporting festive sweaters this Christmas Jumper Day, and we…
15 ways that you can make this the best winter ever!
Winter is coming, and here at Let’s Knit that means more excuses to pick up the needles – as if we need more! We’ve rounded up 15 ways…
5 Things You Should Know About Plus Size Knitting
Knitting at Large blogger Julie Matthews gives advice on adapting patterns for plus-size women
Wool Week 2013: in pictures
Last week, knitters took over the nation in order to celebrate Wool Week 2013, from PicKnits to live yarnbombing We've collected some of our…
Where’s Woolly? The year-long yarnbombing project!
During last year’s Wool Week, Lisa Tricoteuse of The Knitting Tent began a yarnbombing journey called “Where’s Woolly?” which would…
A moment with Louisa Crompton
Louisa Crompton is a textile designer who graduated with a first class BA in Textile Crafts from Huddersfield University, and was nominated…