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We need to talk about Sockmatician. Many of you will be aware of his recent actions, starting with an Instagram post with highly problematic views and language, and culminating in threatening a WoC at Yarningham this past weekend. These actions, and his subsequents reaction to the criticism he faced, are despicable.

Though we have often mentioned the natural sock yarns we use on social media and included articles in our work, we haven't talked about it much here on the blog, so I thought I would write a little today about just why we love them.

Hello, lovelies! Last week I casually pondered out loud on Instagram that we were thinking of having a sock KAL over the summer, and being the fantastic and enthusiastic bunch you are, you responded with a big YES. It was music to our ears because as you probably already know, we love socks.

Designing knitwear is, in our opinion, one of the most rewarding and fun things you can do. Whether you are dreaming of a career in knitwear design, or want to design your own clothes, it can feel a little overwhelming when you are starting and leave you wondering where to begin. To help, we decided to put together a list of resources to help.

How much yarn do I need for my new project? Does that question make you feel instantly bewildered and have you shouting, "I don't want to do maths, I just want to cast on!" You are not alone.

If you haven't already heard about The Woolly Thistle, then you are in for a real treat. Corinne, the amazing woman behind TWT, brings not only the most beautiful selection of yarns, books and accessories from the UK and beyond…