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Addi Knitting Machines

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From our friend Debra at DD Gold – 63 Commerce St, Kaitaia 09 4083965 “Have you tried the Addi knitting machines?  We were a bit sceptical, as we hand knitters can be a bit snobby about looms, but the Addi knitting … Read more…

New Loyal Tweed

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DD Gold – 63 Commerce St, Kaitaia 09 4083965 – is loving the new Loyal Tweed! Debra says “This pattern (K652) is amazing – and it used the new Loyal Tweed.  There is only one downside – everyone wants one, oh and … Read more…

Waikiwi Cable and Rib Sock Pattern

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We are sending out a free pattern for these great cable and rib socks – designed and knitted with Waikiwi from Naturally Yarns – on Wednesday the 23rd of January around noon NZT. If you’re not signed up to receive … Read more…

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A sweater for Scott’s nephew

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When this pattern came through from Peter Pan I wanted to knit it, I love picture knitting but hadn’t done it for years as my little baby boy is now coming up 21 and not really fancying having pictures knitted … Read more…

Emily’s new beanie…

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Well I posted a little blog a while ago about a gorgeous little beanie I knitted using the most devine yarn which is new to the range and it is called Super Cashmere. As you can see little Emily has … Read more…

A post from Patty…

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Well I finished my cardigan in Waikiwi shade #410 and after wearing it this week down in the cold south of New Zealand I fully appreciate knitting such a wonderful yarn. It is 4ply so felt nice and light but … Read more…

New Waikiwi Patterns

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Four new patterns now available for our VERY popular Waikiwi yarn – N1179, N1180, N1181, N1182 Click here to view the shade range, and click on the “Pattern” tab on the page to view all the patterns available.

New Waikiwi Shades & Designs!

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The original shades of Waikiwi had black alpaca as part of their construction – this gave a lovely heather effect but it meant we could not get clean soft greys and browns (that are perfect for socks) or sharp clean tones in … Read more…

More new patterns for Naturally Lace!

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We’ve added three new patterns to the collection for Naturally Lace! Click here to view the Lace page, and click on “Patterns” to view all the patterns available, including the new ones N1171, N1172, & N1173!