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Want To Win A Set Of Gorgeous Knitting Needles?

September 10, 2016 by The Twisted Yarn 246 Comments

Time for a review and another giveaway, I think*. Let’s talk about knitting needles.

KnitPro (that’s Knitter’s Pride in North America) are busy expanding their range even further. They sent me samples of two of the new products to review: small (2.25mm) short-length fixed circular Symfonies for socks or sleeves, and this splendid set of Royale interchangeable circulars:-

knitpro knitter's pride royales review

But let’s begin with the Symfonies. Many of you will have knitted (or crocheted) with Symfonie needles or hooks at some point, or at least have seen them with their subtly multi-coloured wood. They’re attractive, affordable, and versatile (lots of sizes, medium-grippy). Fixed circulars are nowt new for them, but they’ve just introduced some shorter length (25cm/10″) small needles for knitting socks and sleeves. Sizes go right down to 2mm (US size 0). Here’s the 2.25mm (US size 1) beauty, fresh out of its packaging:-

knitpro knitter's pride fixed circular 2.25mm review

I have to say, though, that I was nervous. I’ve owned 3mm Symfonies before, and most of them have sadly gone to the great needle caddy in the sky because they snap rather easily. Or perhaps I’m just an exceptionally violent knitter. May they rest in peace. (For the small stuff, I use Karbonz these days.) So when these even smaller needles dropped through the letter box, I approached them with a certain terror trepidation. BUT you don’t get to be a knit blogger without fearlessly wrestling the tigers that others wouldn’t dare approach, so in the name of science, I steeled myself, took a deep breath, and picked up the needles (very carefully). And I knitted some socks. And the needles survived. They survived the knitting, they survived the marauding twinnage, and they survived being carried around in my handbag. Being tiny, they were perfect for knitting on the Underground when I popped down to London:-

knitting on the tube
Knitting underground. See that sock yarn? I have some VERY exciting news about it coming within the next couple of posts.

And they DIDN’T SNAP. They’re shorter than regular Symfonies, and y’know I think this is an advantage in the not-snapping department.

They were a joy to knit with. You’ll know the feeling if you’ve used Symfonies before. Made from hardened laminated birch, they’re a lot smoother than – say – those cheap bamboo needles at the back of your cupboard, but not as slippy or as cold/hard as metal needles. Their medium-grippiness makes them fine for pretty much any yarn. They’re nice and sharp, too, which helps in fast and accurate stitchery. The joins from needle to cable are smooth, so even though you might feel the tiniest jagging and snagging as your yarn crosses the boundary between the cable and the metal base of the needle, it’s not enough to be a problem.

knitpro knitter's pride fixed circular 2.25mm review

It’s always difficult to review needles and hooks because personal preference is such a huge part of the equation. But unless you have a total aversion to circulars, I’m willing to bet half a skein of merino that you’d like knitting with these. Mini circulars for socks are an increasing ‘thing’ these days, much to the joy of anyone who dislikes the knitting ninja of DPNs, so these are bound to do well, and with good reason. Just be careful not to sit on them, OK?

*whispers* See this sock yarn? 'Tis new! Here are two shades of the fresh-released Stylecraft Head Over Heels range (75% wool, 25% nylon), REVIEW COMING VERY SOON!
*whispers* See this sock yarn? ‘Tis new! Here are two shades of the fresh-released Stylecraft Head Over Heels range (75% wool, 25% nylon), REVIEW COMING VERY SOON!

So let’s talk about the Royales. They’re rather beautiful, don’t you think?

knitpro knitter's pride royales review

Like Symfonies, they’re made from hardened laminated birch so feel warm to the touch and medium-grippy, but unlike Symfonies, the tips are metal. This set of interchangeables comprises four pairs of needles (3mm, 3.5mm, 4mm, and 4.5mm), with three different cables – each length a different zingy colour – and packs of cable connectors and cable stoppers. Look!

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Even the case is pretty:-

knitpro knitter's pride royales review

Royales – whether straights or circulars – are colour-coded by size for easy identification (and prettiness!) I do like the combination of sharp metal point and warm wood needle. The metal points are the same sharpness as those on the Karbonz needles, great for fast-and-furious accurate knitting.

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Oh, and you know that annoying experience when the size marking wears off your needles after you’ve used them a couple of times? Well KnitPro has wisely addressed that by etching the size into the metal as well as printing it on the wood:-

knitpro knitter's pride royales review

…AND as you can see from this photo, the join between metal and wood is pretty smooth.

The only downside is that unlike the Karbonz, these needles have a teeny tiny little hole on one side of the metal tip. (See the first photo in this blog post, near the bottom of the pink needle.) And even though it’s little more than nought-point-nothing mm across, I somehow managed to jar the tip of the other needle on it almost every flippin’ stitch. This is a very minor gripe, because it’s just a momentary sensation and the hole isn’t large enough to cause a significant problem, but it did interrupt the smoothness of the stitch motion very slightly. (Jeez, I’m nit-picky today. At this rate I’ll be criticizing these beasts at a molecular level.)

You’ll like these needles if you like the warmth and colour and grippiness of wood, but want the speed and precision of sharp metal tips. The colours are pretty and muted. Royales are available as straights, circulars, and DPNs so there should be something in the range to suit your knitting.

Shall we have a giveaway? Yes?!

OK, who’d like to win a set of Royale interchangeable needles worth £40, just like the one pictured in this post? You would? Well here’s your chance.

To win a set just like THIS:-

knitpro knitter's pride royales review

…all you have to do is leave a comment at the bottom of this post.

For an additional entry, ‘like’ TheTwistedYarn’s Facebook page RIGHT HERE and comment under the post there for this blog post with some way of reaching you (e.g. Ravelry username).

Giveaway is open… ready… steady… NOW!!!! …and the final whistle will sound at 12.00 midday (GMT) on Sunday 18th September 2016.

Competition is open worldwide!

When the contest closes, I will use random.org to generate the number of the winning entry, and will contact the winner for their address so that KnitPro can send out the prize.

GOOD LUCK!

 

*Usual disclaimer: I didn’t pay for these needles, so my fickle little head has clearly been turned by a freebie. But just for the record, pretty much every knitting needle I own is KnitPro, so I’m happy to say that I love their products even when I’m paying for them.

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Comments

  1. Wendelika says

    September 17, 2016 at 8:07 pm

    Oh, my goodness!! This looks like a very lovely set of needles.

    Reply
  2. Heather J says

    September 17, 2016 at 8:17 pm

    Lovely, I’d like to try them.

    Reply
  3. Amy Ziehn says

    September 17, 2016 at 8:19 pm

    Wow thanks for a great giveaway. I would love to win a set of interchangeable needles. I have been trying to decide which ones to buy recently but it is so difficult to choose.

    Reply
  4. Gloria Bennett says

    September 17, 2016 at 8:30 pm

    They look really lovely

    Reply
  5. Lisa Coulson says

    September 17, 2016 at 8:36 pm

    I’d love to win some interchangeable needles. In spite of having a drawer full of needles, every project I want to start requires a length and thickness combination I don’t have. And these look lovely.

    Reply
  6. Kerrie Bullock says

    September 17, 2016 at 8:45 pm

    Wow great giveaway, would love to win, ravelry name is kerrie73

    Reply
  7. Rosie sunshine simmons says

    September 17, 2016 at 8:50 pm

    Yes please xxxxx

    Reply
  8. Joanne Kenyon says

    September 17, 2016 at 8:56 pm

    I love Knit Pro and would love to try the new set! Thanks for the chance 🙂

    Reply
  9. Frances says

    September 17, 2016 at 9:12 pm

    Lovely set of needles!!

    Reply
  10. Barbara Hopkins says

    September 17, 2016 at 9:30 pm

    Would love a set of these as I am new to circulars
    Ravelry name is BluebellKnits
    ??

    Reply
  11. Sue Macdonald says

    September 17, 2016 at 9:54 pm

    I have a standard set of symphonies so these would be a brilliant addition to my knitting goodies

    Reply
  12. Aimy Bagshaw says

    September 17, 2016 at 11:00 pm

    They look fab, and loving the socks btw. Would be good to have a proper set in.

    Reply
  13. Sareena Granger says

    September 17, 2016 at 11:12 pm

    Oh my these are lovely! I have snapped many skinny bamboo needles ?

    Reply
  14. ruthsplace says

    September 17, 2016 at 11:17 pm

    I’ve snapped the 3mm a number of times and moved to Karbonz as a result. I’d love to give these ones a try they look gorgeous. Thanks for hosting.

    Reply
  15. Grace says

    September 17, 2016 at 11:52 pm

    Ooh I’d love to try these out.

    Reply
  16. Judy Hart says

    September 18, 2016 at 12:02 am

    I want to try these!

    Reply
  17. Carly says

    September 18, 2016 at 12:25 am

    Just starting to learn how to knit! I would love to win! I want to make socks!

    Reply
  18. Lynn Atkinson says

    September 18, 2016 at 2:04 am

    I love knitting. I’m using old ones from my grandma. Would really love a newset.

    Reply
  19. Wendy Lubkeman says

    September 18, 2016 at 4:12 am

    .I love to knit with wooden needles, but sometimes struggle with the tips – the Royales might be the answer to that problem. Thank you for the giveaway!

    Reply
  20. Jean says

    September 18, 2016 at 4:14 am

    Well reviewed. that knitter!

    Reply
  21. The Lost Yinzer says

    September 18, 2016 at 5:15 am

    Would love to try them but I’m in the USA so don’t know if I CAN… 🙁 ravelry: ReannaLynne

    Reply
  22. Jennifer says

    September 18, 2016 at 5:20 am

    Thank you for the opportunity, I am very intrigued.

    Reply
  23. Vivianne says

    September 18, 2016 at 5:44 am

    Oh yes please 🙂

    Reply
  24. BobStitches says

    September 18, 2016 at 6:20 am

    These look great!

    Reply
  25. Sue Pennington says

    September 18, 2016 at 6:53 am

    Thanks for the chance to win a lovely set of needles. ?

    Reply
  26. Eilidh says

    September 18, 2016 at 6:55 am

    Thank you for the giveaway would love to try the needles 🙂

    Reply
  27. Alison Barclay says

    September 18, 2016 at 8:55 am

    I’d love to try having a go at socks <3

    Reply
  28. Jane Bagshaw says

    September 18, 2016 at 8:58 am

    I’d love to win these for my friend who is helping me out by finishing a couple of baby knits for me as I have to spend at least eight weeks not knitting due to hurting my finger. I was concerned that they wouldn’t fit the baby by the time I could finish them. She is being an angel helping me. Thank you.

    Reply
  29. Irina says

    September 18, 2016 at 9:41 am

    I have never ever been lucky in draws like this, but I just “have to” try my luck – would so much love to have them.
    Keeping my fingers (and toes) crossed…
    Thank you for the opportunity 🙂

    Reply
  30. Janet says

    September 18, 2016 at 12:47 pm

    I’d love to try these! I’ve been looking for a great interchangeable set.

    Reply
  31. Heather McMurray says

    September 18, 2016 at 2:46 pm

    Beautiful sey of pins lol. Would love to win these 🙂

    Reply
  32. Katy says

    September 18, 2016 at 3:46 pm

    Would love new needles to start winter projects!

    Reply
  33. gwynna says

    September 18, 2016 at 8:29 pm

    Knitter’s Pride makes my favorite knitting and crocheting tools. Love the quality and variety of materials used to make their needles and hooks.

    Reply
  34. Elizabeth says

    September 19, 2016 at 1:24 am

    Such beauties!!!! Would be honored to win them.

    Reply
  35. Kristen says

    September 19, 2016 at 2:07 am

    Very cool!

    Reply
  36. Ozknitter says

    September 19, 2016 at 9:10 am

    I think I’m too late, but if not, I’d love to win! Thanks

    Reply
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My implausibly awesome friend @buttonspickles has just published this sock pattern. This a woman who seriously knows her cables and her socks, so this pattern is worth checking out. There's a link in her bio for purchase.

My implausibly awesome friend @buttonspickles has just published this sock pattern. This a woman who seriously knows her cables and her socks, so this pattern is worth checking out. There`s a link in her bio for purchase. ...

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Dec 28

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Places you can knit: in the rainforest! 
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Visited @livingrainforest with the twinnage, and spent a happy couple of hours spotting critters hiding in trees. 
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#placesyoucanknit #stylecraftyarns #stylecraftspecial #knitinpublic #knittinginpublic #knittingandwalking

Places you can knit: in the rainforest!
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#placesyoucanknit #stylecraftyarns #stylecraftspecial #knitinpublic #knittinginpublic #knittingandwalking
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Aug 15

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New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com (link in bio). It was going yo be about knitting, but then I got carried away...

New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com (link in bio). It was going yo be about knitting, but then I got carried away... ...

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Apr 5

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The steeks are cut and it's beginning to look a lot like a cardigan (apart from the lack of sleeves, collar, button bands, buttons, and a really thorough blocking, but what's a few details between friends?) I'm excited that the knitted reality is coming out pretty much how I hoped when I created the design. Feel free to laugh at my hubris when it all goes wrong tomorrow...
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#knittersofinsta #knitspo #knitspiration #garn #strikkedilla #strikke #virkning #knitwear #knitdesigner #novitaknits #nevernotknitting #Fairisle #fairislefriday #fairislecardigan #fairisleknitting #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting

The steeks are cut and it`s beginning to look a lot like a cardigan (apart from the lack of sleeves, collar, button bands, buttons, and a really thorough blocking, but what`s a few details between friends?) I`m excited that the knitted reality is coming out pretty much how I hoped when I created the design. Feel free to laugh at my hubris when it all goes wrong tomorrow...
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#knittersofinsta #knitspo #knitspiration #garn #strikkedilla #strikke #virkning #knitwear #knitdesigner #novitaknits #nevernotknitting #Fairisle #fairislefriday #fairislecardigan #fairisleknitting #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting
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May 24

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A yoke is taking shape. Yarn by @novitaknits .
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#fairisleknitting #fairisle #fairisleknitting #jacquardknit #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #yoke #yokejumper #yokesweater #knittingtopdown

A yoke is taking shape. Yarn by @novitaknits .
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#fairisleknitting #fairisle #fairisleknitting #jacquardknit #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #yoke #yokejumper #yokesweater #knittingtopdown
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Jul 4

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Been a while since I posted some hospital knitting, but today I had a pre-op appointment for my post-cancer evening-up-the-boobs-so-I-don't-list-to-the-left-when-I-go-running surgery. @novitaknits

Been a while since I posted some hospital knitting, but today I had a pre-op appointment for my post-cancer evening-up-the-boobs-so-I-don`t-list-to-the-left-when-I-go-running surgery. @novitaknits ...

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Aug 15

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Met up with three very dear friends today. There was yarn. And gossip. And biscuits. @alicadabara @ruth_underdown @buttonspickles

Met up with three very dear friends today. There was yarn. And gossip. And biscuits. @alicadabara @ruth_underdown @buttonspickles ...

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May 2

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I finished designing a thing. @novitaknits yarns are lush. 🙂
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#strandedcolourwork #strandedknitting #strandedcolorwork #fairisletechniques #fairislefriday #fairisledesign #knitdesigner #knittingdesigner #nevernotknitting #novitaknits #novita #garn #strikkedilla #strikke #virkning #knitspo #knitspiration

I finished designing a thing. @novitaknits yarns are lush. 🙂
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#strandedcolourwork #strandedknitting #strandedcolorwork #fairisletechniques #fairislefriday #fairisledesign #knitdesigner #knittingdesigner #nevernotknitting #novitaknits #novita #garn #strikkedilla #strikke #virkning #knitspo #knitspiration
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Jul 30

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I've done walking-and-knitting plenty of times on here. Time for WALKING-AND-KITCHENER-STITCH! OK, I was only wandering round and round outdoors, not hiking up a mountain in a blizzard, but still. 
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#stylecraftyarns #stylecrafthighlandheathers #walkingandknitting #knittingandwalking #knitinpublic #knittinginpublic #strandedknitting #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #fairisle #fairisleknitting #garn #strikke #strikkedilla #strikstrikstrik #virkning #nevernotknitting #kitchenerstitch

I`ve done walking-and-knitting plenty of times on here. Time for WALKING-AND-KITCHENER-STITCH! OK, I was only wandering round and round outdoors, not hiking up a mountain in a blizzard, but still.
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#stylecraftyarns #stylecrafthighlandheathers #walkingandknitting #knittingandwalking #knitinpublic #knittinginpublic #strandedknitting #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #fairisle #fairisleknitting #garn #strikke #strikkedilla #strikstrikstrik #virkning #nevernotknitting #kitchenerstitch
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Aug 16

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It's not often that my activities here and on my @the.twisted.garden page overlap, but sometimes you just need to crochet a hammock for your squash.

It`s not often that my activities here and on my @the.twisted.garden page overlap, but sometimes you just need to crochet a hammock for your squash. ...

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Apr 16

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Kittens sitting in the crocheted garden. By the way, someone pointed out that there's a fake account pretending to be me: it's at thetwistedyarn_  I can't view it because they've blocked me, but if any kind soul would be kind enough to report it, I'd be very grateful. Thank you, my Fine Fibrous Friends!

Kittens sitting in the crocheted garden. By the way, someone pointed out that there`s a fake account pretending to be me: it`s at thetwistedyarn_ I can`t view it because they`ve blocked me, but if any kind soul would be kind enough to report it, I`d be very grateful. Thank you, my Fine Fibrous Friends! ...

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Jun 6

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There's a new-yesterday post at thetwistedyarn.com (or see link in bio). But just to respond to people's comments on the post, don't worry, I'm not injured or ill! I was just commenting on the universe's general propensity to cause trouble!
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#knittersofig #knittersofinstagram #knittersofinsta #knitspo #knitspiration #breaconbeacons #breaconbeaconsnationalpark #ilovewales

There`s a new-yesterday post at thetwistedyarn.com (or see link in bio). But just to respond to people`s comments on the post, don`t worry, I`m not injured or ill! I was just commenting on the universe`s general propensity to cause trouble!
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#knittersofig #knittersofinstagram #knittersofinsta #knitspo #knitspiration #breaconbeacons #breaconbeaconsnationalpark #ilovewales
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Nov 10

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Haven't done a knitting-and-walking photo for a while, so here's a shot from walking the twinnage to school this morning. 
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#knittingandwalking #roosimine #roosimineknitting #knitinpublic #knittinginpublic #rowanfeltedtweed #estonianknitting #garn #strikkedilla #strikke #virkning

Haven`t done a knitting-and-walking photo for a while, so here`s a shot from walking the twinnage to school this morning.
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#knittingandwalking #roosimine #roosimineknitting #knitinpublic #knittinginpublic #rowanfeltedtweed #estonianknitting #garn #strikkedilla #strikke #virkning
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Sep 18

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Half-way through the dragonfly motif on my Äkäslompolo cardigan. Speedy progress on knitting due to annoyingly slow progress on surgery recovery. Grrr....
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#strikke #strikstrikstrik #knittersofig #knitspo #knitspiration #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairislecardigan #fairisle #fairisleknitting #steek #steeking #novitaknits #novita #äkäslompolo #knitdesigner

Half-way through the dragonfly motif on my Äkäslompolo cardigan. Speedy progress on knitting due to annoyingly slow progress on surgery recovery. Grrr....
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#strikke #strikstrikstrik #knittersofig #knitspo #knitspiration #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairislecardigan #fairisle #fairisleknitting #steek #steeking #novitaknits #novita #äkäslompolo #knitdesigner
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Feb 26

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Constellations! Plotting and planning for a new design. 
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Constellations! Plotting and planning for a new design.
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Nov 25

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There are SO MANY swatches needing knitting for the book. I reckon I can show you this one in progress, because only the reverse will be visible in the finished shot.
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There are SO MANY swatches needing knitting for the book. I reckon I can show you this one in progress, because only the reverse will be visible in the finished shot.
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#garn #strikke #strikkedilla #rowanfeltedtweed #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairisleknitting #fairislefriday #fairisle #knitdesigner #knittingdesigner #virkningsprojekt #virkning #nevernotknitting #knittingblogger #knitspo #knitspiration
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Apr 23

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We popped down to the New Forest for the day. The twinnage loved it. There was, of course, some knitting. 
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#knittinginpublic #knittingandwalking #knitspo #knitspiration #novitaknits #strandedknitting #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #Fairisle #fairisleknitting #fairisledesign #fairislefriday #fairislecardigan #garn #strikkedilla #strikke #virkning

We popped down to the New Forest for the day. The twinnage loved it. There was, of course, some knitting.
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#knittinginpublic #knittingandwalking #knitspo #knitspiration #novitaknits #strandedknitting #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #Fairisle #fairisleknitting #fairisledesign #fairislefriday #fairislecardigan #garn #strikkedilla #strikke #virkning
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Mar 5

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New blog post, right here: https://thetwistedyarn.com/2022/03/05/blue-and-yellow/

New blog post, right here: https://thetwistedyarn.com/2022/03/05/blue-and-yellow/ ...

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Oct 26

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This is going to sound like a paid advert, but I swear that it's not. I've just stumbled across a website called @YarnSub and it's awesome! You can enter the name of any yarn and it'll give you the best possible substitutions with a % match score based on gauge, texture, fibre, etc. See https://yarnsub.com and enjoy!

This is going to sound like a paid advert, but I swear that it`s not. I`ve just stumbled across a website called @YarnSub and it`s awesome! You can enter the name of any yarn and it`ll give you the best possible substitutions with a % match score based on gauge, texture, fibre, etc. See https://yarnsub.com and enjoy! ...

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Apr 26

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Decent weather for a run. Yes I do occasionally put my knitting down. The colours of this view are a statement, too.
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#running #freedomforukraine

Decent weather for a run. Yes I do occasionally put my knitting down. The colours of this view are a statement, too.
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