An autumnal update
Lately I’ve found myself feeling indecisive about what to knit, and maybe you have too. So I've been trying to finish projects to clear some head space for new things - easier said than done!
The world feels noisy and uncertain, and sitting down with soft yarn and a simple pattern feels like a kind of antidote. The rhythm of making, the soft hand of knit fabric, even just winding a skein gives us a moment to breathe and find steadiness again.
Looking for a sense of calm and connection is what keeps us going at HRYC. Every project, every chat in the shop, every colour on the shelves, it all reminds me that creativity is its own kind of hope. Whenever I mention this to people hanging out with us, they nod eagerly - our space is for you to find the space you need to process daily life.
So wherever you are, I hope you’re finding a little time to make something just for you. Below, I’ve shared what’s new in the shop, a few things we’re loving lately, and some gentle inspiration to keep your hands (and heart) warm.
My foster puppy, Kip, has been making the most of my latest snuggly project - proving that yarn is the best comfort!
Our next Lights Up Knitting film promises to be woolly delightful - featuring a murder mystery, talking sheep and Hugh Jackman, it feels like just the silly entertainment we need.
Join us on Tuesday 12 May at Light House Petone.
Meet from 5:15pm, film starts at 6pm and every ticket gets a free treat to enjoy during the movie and entry into our prize draw.
What's on Tash's needles? Well, I had a bit of a Poet sweater disaster, which was just the humility needed to go back and finish some WIPs.
At the moment I'm knitting this very simple moss stitch cowl using handspun made with Malabrigo Nube in Zinnias. I wanted something very simple to let the yarn shine and it's been what my brain needed to relax.
I also cast on and finished a Musselburgh hat in Knitsch Merino 4ply in the shade 1/4 Acre Dream. It's slightly too big, so I think I'll be casting on another one using smaller needles.
Next on my needles is Audrey in Unst by Gudrun Johnston, knit using Jamieson & Smith sport weight which we recently received into stock. I've knit a swatch with it, and it's wonderfully toothy, Great for a nice hard-wearing cardigan like this one.
Our ongoing love for all things Shetland continues, with the return of some much-loved titles and a re-stock of J&S jumper weight.
Shetland Wool Adventures has been fully re-stocked, and each issue is a quiet wander through the isles with stories, photos, knitting patterns and recipes.
Grand Shetland Adventures is a collab between Gudrun Johnston and Mary Jane Mucklestone - a celebration of yarn and pattern from the wild weather isles.
Jamieson & Smith 2ply Jumper Weight is now re-stocked and selling as quickly as ever. It's worth coming in to see in person and play with colours, but we do also offer sample cards - you just have to pay shipping.
Okay so it's not Shetland related at all, but we all need a pep-talk and these Certificate of Achievement note pads from Oh, Laura are a tiny moment of delight. Give your friends a certificate for something silly and make their day!
