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7th December 2023
Last year they were all over the catwalks and this year they have hit the High Street with brands like & Other Stories, COS and ASOS featuring them heavily. You can’t move on TikTok for...
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12th October 2023
We are very excited to let you know about a gorgeous new CAL from Rosina Plane that we are proud to sponsor. It’s perfect for the run up to the festive season and is called Sonia’s Holiday. Rosina is...
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31st August 2023
We are always super-excited when Polly Plum tells us she has a new Crochet Along in the offing and her latest design is going to make you swoon. Flights of Fancy is a daydream made of yarn and the blanket comes...
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14th June 2023
Summer is here and our lovely Blogstars have been inspired to design a collection that looks forward to lazy summer days on the beautiful beaches we have around our coast, and you’re invited! Using a...
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23rd February 2023
We are very excited to announce that our Naturals Organic Cotton has been chosen by the charity Knitted Knockers UK as one of their preferred yarns following extensive testing. Knitted Knockers is...
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19th January 2023
January is a month to take stock and we don’t mean taking a long hard look at your life, but reminding yourself of what you have in your stash – much more fun. So, dive under the bed, scrabble down the...
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17th November 2022
We have a lovely new Make Along over on Facebook starting today and we’d love you to join us. Working with the lovely Blogstars we are delighted to bring you this gorgeous Christmas Wreath. Nestled...
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13th October 2022
Hallowe’en is just around the corner, and for those of you who love this tradition, we have pulled together some patterns to help you decorate your spooky cave. How about our Halloween Cosies set with a...
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3rd October 2022
We are really looking forward to seeing you at The Knitting and Stitching Show later on this week at Alexandra Palace in London from 6th – 9th October. This year, the show will be back to normal, and we...
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15th September 2022
Have you heard about Yarnstravaganza? Is your local shop taking part? We are members of UK Hand Knitting and this year the organisation has launched a nationwide celebration of yarn shops, called...
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4th August 2022
Holiday season is in full swing. One of the nicest things about getting away is having the time to lose yourself in a really good book. We asked the team at Stylecraft HQ for some recommendations to share with...
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21st July 2022
Last Friday was a very special day for us as we travelled to a gorgeous hotel near Birmingham to meet up with some of the Blogstars. It has been well over two years since we las had one of our get togethers, so we...
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30th June 2022
Have you come across Wee Woolly Wonderfuls, the super-cute amigurumi animal kits created by Lisa Dobbs? They have been a massive hit, having been voted as one of the Top Ten Craft Kits for adults in The Independent....
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26th May 2022
Last week we showcased the first five designs for the Stylecraft Blogstars Garden Party. This week we are delighted to reveal the final four patterns to complete the festivities. Time for another knitted design...
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19th May 2022
Can you believe we are already halfway through the Stylecraft Blogstars Garden Party? What an amazing feast of beautiful designs it has been too. Here is a recap of the first five designs in case you missed...
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12th May 2022
Spring is traditionally a time for babies, with lambs gambolling over the fields, chicks and ducklings waddling around. We know how much you love our baby patterns, but have you ever thought of making some toys...
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5th May 2022
Spring is definitely in the air now, and we can feel that summer is just around the corner. Yippee! There is nothing quite like a British summer and there is lots to look forward to, not least because it is...
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31st March 2022
With Easter just a couple of weeks away, we thought we would give you a quick tour around some of the Blogstars’ designs that would make perfect gifts for your friends and family. Emma Varnam created this...
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27th January 2022
Have you come across Stuart Hillard in your crafty journey around the internet? He was the runner up in the first series of the Great British Sewing Bee and he is well-known for his skills with a sewing machine....
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13th January 2022
It’s National Houseplant week! We’ve noticed that plants are having a bit of a moment with more and more people bringing them in to their homes to bring something natural into their living...
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6th January 2022
Did you know that it’s Walk Your Dog Month across the world in January? Not only is it essential that your precious pooch gets plenty of exercise but it’s great for you too. Why not walk a little...
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2nd December 2021
Now that it’s December we don’t feel at all guilty about cranking up the Christmas music, getting the Christmas card list out and starting to plan our decorations. There are lots of ways you can make...
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18th November 2021
Have you spotted our Head Over Heels Festive yarn packs in your local yarn shop? The limited edition pack includes one ball of solid red, one ball self-striping yarn, one ball of Fair Isle effect yarn and one...
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15th July 2021
We have been working so hard on our new website, making sure that everything you want to know about Stylecraft is there for you when you need it, and now it has launched. The fresh new look and clean format makes...
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10th June 2021
A knitted or crocheted toy makes a lovely, soft, and cuddly gift for a child, or even an adult. So many of our yarns are just perfect for toys whether your choice is Special DK, Life, Naturals Bamboo+Cotton or...
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22nd April 2021
Today we'd like to celebrate our Clever Crafters who have appeared each week on our social media for several years now. It’s our chance to see what you have all been making when we invite you to show us...
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15th December 2020
Do you remember last year we launched a pattern for a gorgeous doll called Jessie for knitters and for crocheters? She featured in our September Make Along which you can read about here. One of our Stylecraft...
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10th December 2020
It's time for our Christmas giveaway and this year we have come up with a humdinger! We are giving one lucky knitter or crocheter the chance to win the yarn and pattern for each one of the MALs we ran this year...
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29th October 2020
It’s never too early to start making gifts for Christmas. We’re sure many of you already have a pile of goodies flying off your needles and hooks. We wanted to bring you an extra bit of inspiration, so...
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30th July 2020
Making toys is a great way to hone your knitting and crochet skills and can be quick and fun to make. But, if you have never made them, they can be really daunting. All those little bits that you have to try and fit...
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22nd May 2020
Rainbows have become such a feature of our lives, showing our support for the key workers. They are a symbol of hope and they have been popping up everywhere; in windows, trees, cars and on...
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19th December 2019
As we get closer to the end of the year, we wanted to take a fond look at what 2019 has meant to Stylecraft in our Purl Anniversary year. Thirty years is quite an achievement for any business, and we wanted to take the...
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12th December 2019
Christmas disasters One Christmas I was planning to knit a chunky cardigan for my father but underestimated how long it would take. I had to wrap one sleeve, two fronts and a back with the final sleeve still on the...
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7th November 2019
Many of you will already be well into your Christmas gift making with a pile of goodies ready to be wrapped. But if you haven't already started, don’t worry, there is still time, and we have some handy...
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19th September 2019
At the recent Stylecraft Purl Anniversary party, the delightful Emma Varnam held a workshop to teach 10 lucky people how to crochet succulents. That’s not as random as it sounds because Emma has a new book out called...
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12th September 2019
Have you seen our new Stylecraft Make Along (MAL) group on Facebook? From next week there will be a new, specially designed project from one of our talented Blogstars roughly every 3 weeks, so we wanted to create a...
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4th July 2019
How big is your stash? That’s not meant to be a rude question but we are just curious. If you are anything like us there are baskets and bags stuffed behind the sofa, under the bed or even in the loft (where...
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28th June 2019
Summer is the time when many of us lay down our knitting and pick up our crochet hooks. The designs are smaller, such as toys, or involve modular elements, such as blankets – so much more comfortable to work on in hot...
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23rd May 2019
We bet you think that photo shoots are all glamour and luxury. The models, the make-up, the gorgeous clothes, the exotic locations. To be honest being on a shoot is huge fun. It's exciting to see the looks being...
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25th April 2019
On Saturday 27th April, craft stores across the UK and in Ireland will be celebrating Yarn Shop Day, when outlets nationwide will be hosting special events, giving away goodie bags, offering big discounts and providing...
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20th February 2019
Each and every Tuesday morning the call goes out on our Facebook page for #CleverCrafters. If you’ve ever wondered what this is all about, it’s our way of showcasing all the amazing pieces of crochet and knitting that...
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14th February 2019
We are busy getting ready for a trade show called Stitches, which takes place in Birmingham from 17th February, when we get to meet yarn shop owners from all over the UK to show them our new yarns and patterns. It’s a...
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18th August 2017
Did you take part in Granny Square Day? It's a wonderful event already in its 3rd year. This year, Granny Square Day was on August 15th, and thousands of people uploaded their granny squares to Instagram to build a...
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13th January 2017
Meet Buster, he is here to help us celebrate our Stylecraft Pampered Pooches competition with a lovely dog biscuit recipe... Stylecraft Pampered Pooches is running throughout January 2017, so you can show off...
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My name’s Leah-Mae Weatherhead and I’ve just recently finished two weeks of work experience with Spectrum Yarns (that’s the company that owns Stylecraft). The reason why I’ve decided to write...
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Twelve years ago innocent came up with a great idea to raise money for Age UK to help older people whose lives are at risk during the cold weather because they don't have enough money to heat their homes...
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8th February 2024
We are thrilled to let you know that a new Blogstar has joined our hall of frame - Marion Mitchell from Wool Thread Paint. Marion Mitchell from Wool Thread Paint lives with her husband in an...
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7th December 2023
Last year they were all over the catwalks and this year they have hit the High Street with brands like & Other Stories, COS and ASOS featuring them heavily. You can’t...
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28th November 2023
Have you seen our new, an irresistible new yarn for Autumn Winter called Knit Me, Crochet Me? Not just a colour change yarn, Knit Me, Crochet Me is quite unique and is in your...
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