Resources

Here we’d like to offer you

free knitting patterns to practise basic techniques

free knitting resources

how to measure for knitting

where to find suppliers, and more

Free Knitting Resources

Arran Measurement System: Arran Measurement System for knitters.

to ensure that your garment will fit correctly

Free Knitting Patterns: Free Knitting Patterns to practise basic techniques
Beginner’s Guide: Learning To Knit
Knitting Record Sheet: Knitting Record Sheet (PDF)
Featured Stitches and Techniques: Featured Stitches and Techniques
Knit Lit: Knit Lit - reviews of books for knitters.
Website for Knitters: RAVELRY

Some Recommended Suppliers

SCOTLAND

Jamieson and Smith Shetland Wool Brokers Ltd.: Online at Shetland Wool. The email address for orders is sales@shetlandwool.org.
K1 Yarns: Online at K1 Yarns.

Boutiques in Glasgow & Edinburgh

Scottish Fibres: Online at Scottish Fibres
Yarn Warehouse: Online at New Lanark.
StitchBewitch: Online at StitchBewitch

Based on South Uist - suppliers of oiled Aran wool suitable for our patterns

IRELAND

Yarn (Galway): Online at Yarn.
This is Knit (Blackrock, Co. Dublin, Ireland): Online at This is Knit

Knitting Classes, Yarns, Needles, etc.

ENGLAND

LOOP: Online at Loop

Recommended by many of our subscribers - this fascinating website is a “must see” for knitaholics.

P&M Woolcraft: Online at P&M Woolcraft.
Dragon Yarns: Online at Dragon Yarns

Great selection of ceramic beads & buttons. Iron on non-slip “brakes” for the bottom of socks & other practical knitters’ tools.

Purlescence: Online at Purlescence

Fantastic knitting needles!!

Frangipani 5-ply Guernsey Wool: Online at Frangipani
Laughing Hens: Online at Laughing Hens

Aran weight wool spun from Bluefaced Leicester sheep, a wide selection of designer yarns and funky patterns which made me laugh out loud.

USA

One Planet Yarn & Fiber: Online at One Planet Yarn & Fiber

Aran Weight Wool available in the US to suit our patterns

Knitting By the Sea, Carmel, California: Online at Knitting By The Sea
Tricoter, Seattle: Online at Tricoter

CANADA

Oceanwind Knits: Online at Oceanwind Knits

AUSTRALIA

Yarns Online: Online at Yarns Online

SWEDEN

Marias Garn: Online (in Swedish) at Maria’s Garn

FRANCE

Renaissance Dyeing: Online at Renaissance Dyeing