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Fight off frostbite with these seasonal must-haves to suit every style.

If your knits are too baggy, or too tight, it's probably because you've been skipping the tension test! Don't worry, we're not going to tell you off! We're sharing with you our best tips for getting the perfect fit every time.

Make do and mend! It's good for the environment, your wardrobe, and your wallet!

In this age of fast fashion and cheap clothes, we put forward the argument for creating your own one-of-a-kind knitted garments by hand.

Just one look and my heart went loom...

Make you New Year’s resolution a woollen one!

Christmas is over and the sales are here, so be sure to nab yourself a wooly bargain.

It's best to err on the side of caution if you want to swap a yarn in a pattern for one of your own picking, so use our straightforward guide for reference.

Are you baffled about yarn weights? Confused about US and UK conversions? No worries! Sit down, grab a measuring tape, and let us guide you through it.

Express your love for food through your needles and yarn, instead of your stomach, by knitting these six festive food-themed projects.

Improve your technique and expand your skillset all whilst winning over the little ones in your life with these adorable projects!

Change the world one stitch at a time!

Look no further than our pastoral isles next time you need to top up your yarn stash!

Whether proudly on display or wrapped up under the tree, these five knits will make your Christmas morning just a touch more magic.

Deck the halls with boughs of holly - and your handmade knitted decorations too!

How you can apply the Danish art of hygge to your life - and your knits!

Get into the holiday spirit by having a go at these festive knits. Have a homemade holiday season!

Our top three tips for knitting that perfect Christmas or holiday gift for a special friend.

If you want to buy a special something for the knitter in your life, look no further.

If you feel as though you've bitten off more than you can chew - or knit - just relax, and read our expert advice.

The holidays are coming and those gifts won't knit themselves!

Add a splash of originality to your home this season with these in vogue knits.

The best chunky knits to buy online this season, or let ignite your inspiration.

Picking the right colour combo for a striped knit is a difficult choice - from vibrant colour to cool monochrome - so let us help you out!

Because beautiful knits deserve beautiful storage.

Easily add statement to your sofa and brighten your interior with a chunky throw.

Tickets? Booked. Bags? Packed. Tips to help you make the most out of your trip? Right here.

Guy Fawkes night is bound to be nothing short of spectacular, so keep warm whilst watching the fireworks with these toasty knits.

Now – yes, now, in October – is the time to start planning your Christmas gift knits if you want them to realistically be ready, wrapped, and under the tree in December!

Something wicked this way comes…

Are you wondering what else can be done with yarn, besides knitting? This exquisite tweed is produced from sheep all the way up in the Scottish highlands!

Why you need to consider knitting with yarn made from one of the world's softest and most endearing animals!

No need to buy your home décor when you can knit it yourself!

You've knitted clothes for humans (and maybe even for your pooch!), but if you have an eye for all things miniature, why not knit clothes for toys?

Not sure which needle to use for what, or what the numbers on the side of the needle mean? Our easy-to-follow guide explains all you need to know about knitting needles.

Found the perfect pattern for your next project - but it's vintage? Learn how to recreate your grandmother's one-of-a-kind designs, or read a pattern written in a long-gone era, with our handy guide to bridge knitting's past and present.

One for the diary! Here's our guide to the highlights of #WoolWeek2018.

Knit things you'll want to keep from generation to generation.

Not sure how to look after your delicate knits now that you've carefully hand-crafted them? From washing techniques to dealing with moths, we've got you covered.

Pride season is nearly over, but here are five rainbow knits to sport all year round.

Oh I do love to be beside the seaside…

Be ready for the new term with our list of must-knits for your student home.

Don't knit a beautiful jumper only to realise after you've tried it on that it's uncomfortably tight or too loose! Follow these steps to get the perfect tension every time.

There's no contest; babies and toddlers look the cutest in our handmade knits! So here are our top seven reasons why we love to knit for the little ones in our lives.

If you love the sweet, fleshy goodness of fruit, here are eight ways to incorporate your favourite fruits into your next knitting project.

The internet is stuffed with craft tutorials, so we have saved you time by picking out our five favourites!

Here are four of the best places to head to in London next time your wool stash needs restocking, from central to the south bank and beyond.

September is here, so we've compiled a list of back to school knitting inspo to brighten up those early autumn mornings.

August the 27th marks the Summer Bank Holiday, which presents the rare opportunity to spend the entire day knitting!

Customised plant pot holders are a must - especially if you live in a city and have minimal windowsill space - so these are our top five ways to add some pizzazz to your plants!

Will you be going to a summer fete with the family, but not sure what to bring? You'll impress the entire town with our updated take on traditional British knits!

We were invited to the British Wool Show in York this August! Here's what we got up to...

Stay connected and get inspired online with our recommendations of best Instagram accounts to follow.

Bring the sunshine inside with these delightful summery knits!

Why buy pricey wedding clothes and accessories when you could knit them? Let us guide you with inspiration for the Big Day!

Ease into knitting with these simple but stylish pieces.

Want something unique to pack in your suitcase before jetting off to the beach or on a city break? Take inspiration from these sun-inspired knits!

Summer's here! Leave your warm wool for the winter, and start knitting with these cool yarns that can handle the heat.

Heading to a festival this summer? You can be sure to stand out from the crowd with these unique knits!

We've compiled a list of the best and boldest upcoming knitting and wool shows!

Utilise your evenings in the garden or spent in the beach hut by completing these five knitting projects this summer!

The seemingly infinite multitude of different types of yarn can be overwhelming to knitters - after all, how do you know which type to pick? Don't worry, we'll break it down for you in this handy guide.

We'll be the first to admit we have an embarrassingly huge pile of wool building up that we just couldn't resist buying... so what can you do with your mountains of yarn stash before it completely takes over your home?!

It might sound simple but patterns come in all shapes and sizes so here's our handy guide to make reading any pattern a breeze.

With summer holidays looming, loads of us will be hopping on a flight to somewhere hot and sunny for a break. With airport security tighter than ever, what can we get away with when packing for our summer vay-cay?