Knit2 tog, Wool Shop

21/10/2026

It's WIP WEDNESDAY!!!
I'm afraid my WIP's have altered greatly this week. The daughter of a freind had picked up a "really old" pattern that she wanted knitting for her baby. I expected it to be a proper old fashioned matinee coat. Was it? Was it flip. Instead it was an all in one, babygo! And to add insult to injury it was all in garter stitch. Me the recently rediscovered fairisle knitter making all garter stitch! She never asks me to do anything for the baby, so what else could I say? At the moment it's quite enjoyable and is occupying my mind as there is lots of shaping and button holes involved. Plus it will be good to have something that I can watch the TV doing. Stand by for the moaning when I get past the legs bit though.
In the shop I started a workshop last week to knit a cardigan in the round. As I needed it to be up to the sleeves for this weeks course it has been a priority and I am ready for this evening. I've also made a couple more poppies for the display at Thornley Park Denton. If you have any they would be more than welcome. As far as I know there are over 300 made, six wreaths and two little soldiers! It will be a lovely display to browse on remembrance Sunday and for about a week after. If you have any you would like to add, please drop them in at the shop.

19/10/2026

This cardigan is another little gem from Peter Pan, by Wendy. Its a simple enough pattern with the addition of pockets on the cardigan. There is also two versions available, a round neck and a vee neck. There is also a blanket on the pattern. This blanket is made in stocking stitch with ribbed edges all round.
I've shown the Wendy Supreme yarn with it, but as always there are loads of choices and colours in yarn.
The pattern is £3.50. The Wendy Supreme is £2.30 a ball.

18/10/2026

17/10/2026

This Peter Pan pattern, from Wendy is a brilliant one, especially if you have a few odd half balls of double knit to use up! It uses three different shades in blocks to make the design and only the two larger sizes need more than the three! In fact the 18" chest only requires two balls of one colour in the one with the collar.
There are so many yarns you can use for thisit is a double knit when all said and done! In 50gm balls I do have in the Patons Fairytale merino mix (love this one, I'm using it at the moment) that's £2.60 a ball. The Snuggly Dks which I have on offer at £2.50 a ball. The Snuggly Replay (50% cotton 50% acrylic) at £3.00 a ball. As well as others you could use too.

17/10/2026

Bye gum it's chilly! Wrap up warm folks.

16/10/2026

As its going to drop really cold tonight I figures it was really time to talk chunky knits. This is another one in the new Hayfield Bonus Marl. A very cosy crew neck jumper. Made in two shades of the Marl, the Berry Crush and the Forest Fruit. Not to say that this wouldn't look great in any other combination!
The pattern is £3.70 and the yarn is £3.60 a ball.

15/10/2026

It's time for our October Challenge! This month is to make something for your Christmas tree. I've chosen small for our October challenge as I'm well aware that you may be making Christmas gifts at the moment. I have found this fab "ball-ble" on ravelry that I thought was perfect for my tree.
Are you joining our challenge this month?

14/10/2026

IT'S WIP WEDNESDAY!!!
I've a very poor report to make to you this week. Its been one of those weeks!
Firstly my shop makes. I've done maybe half a dozen rows on the little blue cardigan. I have made possibly eight poppies both at home and at the shop. My home makes are lacking a little. I've done four rows on my socks and the Christmas cowl has been attempted to be started around five times. This is the latest. Furthest I have got is row 6. Then the amount of stitches I have is either one too many or one too few! So I'm back at the tab for the start, again! I have found the pattern for the christmas decoration that has eluded me for the last two weeks though. So I have copied it in to my phone.
How have your WIPs been going this week? Hopefully you have progressed further than me! Pop a picture in the comments so we can cheer you on!

13/10/2026

When I got in the Robin dk patterns a few weeks back I also got in some 4 ply ones. Now I know at this point some of you will be panicking and muttering things like "too thin" or "they take ages to do"! May be but the effect is stunning! Really they are a little finer than double knit but are so very delicate, just like our tiny babies. The effect of the finer stitches is just so pretty. This is one of the new patterns from Peter Pan in 4 ply. There is a round necked jumper and cardigan on the pattern and a sleeve less sweater too.
I've paired this on this photo with the King Cole Cherished which also comes in a 4 ply. The only thing to remember is that the Cherished is a 100gm ball.
The pattern costs £3.50 and the Cherished 4 ply is £4.20 a ball. Ask us to check the yardage to ensure you buy the correct amount when you buy yours.

12/10/2026

This is one of the new garment patterns for the brand new Hayfield bonus Marl. It's a simple short sleeved crew neck knit. Perfect for popping under your jacket warm enough to keep the early autumn chills away. The pattern fits from a 28" up to a 54" chest. Great for teens to adults! It's edged with a plain contrast in this case a bonus chunky from Hayfield.
The pattern cost £3.70. The Hayfield bonus Marl is £3.60 and the plain bonus chunky is £3.15 a ball.