Archive: Hello July! News, the Holiday Edit, a Sale and More!

Hello July!

News, the Holiday Edit, a Sale and More!

It feels like so much has happened over the last few weeks; I moved studios, went to Cumbria Wool Gathering, moved house, and our new June subscription, Kefalonia, was dyed and released!

After some time off to move house, I am now back hard at work and excited to share some updates with you.

Today I will be talking about the ultimate Holiday Edit, The Mamie and Florrie KnitEasy, and all the events we'll be joining soon!

The Holiday Edit

What makes the perfect holiday take away?

As we are finally graced with warm weather, I've found myself thinking all about what makes the perfect holiday take away. It can take me longer to pack my knitting projects than it does my clothes when I'm going on holiday, so that's where the Holiday Edit comes in.

Whether you're off to the South of France, the North of Greece or the West of Scotland, this is what I think makes the perfect holiday
take away:

We need a Kit List

A small compact project (or two)
The perfect bag and notions pouch
A good book for when it is simply too hot to knit

And if like me, you're not escaping this summer, you need to join me in the Travel Club Subscription where I whisk you off on an imaginary adventure! This month it was the beautiful island of Kefalonia, so we're talking cerulean skies and cyan seas, all wrapped up on one parcel.

The Small Project

The Amy Shawl - New from Twinset and Purl

A gorgeous new pattern by Twinset and Purl, two skeins of 4ply required for simple but effective knitting, the perfect project for a relaxed holiday.

I am currently knitting this pattern using my Merino and Bamboo blend in the colourway Skippergata, and the bounce, drape and stitch definition are gorgeous in this base.

The Ranunculus Sweater by Midori Hirose

The classic must have sweater for season after season. Knit from as little as a skein of 4ply and mohair held together for the short sleeve version you could easily knit and wear this sweater in one holiday!

I knit my sample in my April "Maui" colourway, I am also about to cast another one on using June's subscription: Kefalonia colourway.

ROKA Bags: Re-stocked!

ROKA bags make wonderful travel bags, from tiny pouches to hip packs to larger rucksacks.

Here's a selection of bags perfect for every need; small to large and in a variety of bright, beautiful colours.

Needless to say, you will see me using my ROKA Denim Portobello Tote bag daily.

Holiday Reading
I have just finished reading Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout. I love the Olive Kitteridge series, and Olive is still, well the same Olive we love!

Tonight I am looking forward to starting Sally Rooney's Intermezzo. Like everyone in 2020, I completely absorbed Normal People and then Conversations with Friends, so I can't wait to dive into Intermezzo.

If this interests you, then you can order both straight from the Mamie and Florrie shop for delivery or pickup, and the good news is that there is 10% off all Fiction Books until Sunday 13th July, discount automatically applied at the checkout, no code required.

Yarndale
27th - 28th September
Skipton Auction Mart
Gargrave Road
Skipton
BD23 1UD

Glasgow School of Yarn
17th - 19th October
The Trades Hall
85 Glassford Street
Glasgow
G1 1UH

Much yarnie love,

Amy xx