THE S&K NOTEBOOK
Circular Needles for Beginners: Fixed vs. Interchangeable Tips & Cables
Fixed circulars, interchangeable tips, or a full set? We break down the options, answer the two questions we hear most, and match cable lengths to the projects beginners actually knit. Read more...
8 Patterns By Canadian Designers To Cast On This Fall
8 Patterns By Canadian Designers To Cast On This Fall
Looking for your next fall knitting project? We've rounded up 8 patterns by Canadian designers — from cozy cables to colourwork — and paired each one with Canadian yarn we carry in the shop. Plus, we've already done the yarn math so you don't have to! Read more...
Pattern Ideas for Pascuali's Pinta
Pattern Ideas for Pascuali's Pinta
Pinta is one of our favourite fingering-weight yarns — a merino-silk-ramie blend from Pascuali that's as beautiful to knit as it is to wear. Here are our top pattern picks,... Read more...
Onda bouclé yarn by Concept by Katia — soft cotton loops in pastel tones -- 100% plant-based
Spotlighting Our Newest Yarn: Onda
Meet Onda by Concept by Katia — a 100% Egyptian Mako cotton bouclé yarn that's plant-based, supremely soft, and perfect for textured knits. Discover specs, pattern ideas, and a pairing... Read more...
Selection of knitted swatch of Holst Garn Titicaca alpaca lace held double with Supersoft, Coast, & Tides. Various colours and blends.
Titicaca + Friends: Double‑Strand Knitting with Holst Garn
A guide to double-strand knitting with Holst Garn Titicaca — a lace-weight alpaca with a soft halo and gorgeous drape. Includes Holst's official colour-matching guide across their bases, plus practical... Read more...
Knitting Socks Without Nylon: A Guide
Socks without nylon are not only possible — they can be comfortable, beautiful, and kinder to the planet. You may have heard that “100% wool socks don’t last.” I used to hear it all the time, too — but let me gently bust that myth: socks can wear more quickly if made from the wrong wool or yarn structure, but with the right fibre choices, yarn construction, and pattern decisions, you can knit sturdy, long‑lasting, plastic‑free socks. Why Some Pure‑Wool Socks Wear Out Softness ≠ strength: Superwash merino is delightfully... Read more...