Inkling, by Kate Davies Handspun

Inkling, by Kate Davies HandspunAn inkling might be regarded as the very beginning of a thought . . . After an inspiring residency with the British Council and Applied Arts Scotland, Kate Davies took up inkle weaving and found that the experience of learning a new skill, completely from scratch, profoundly revivified her creative practice. Learning how to weave narrow patterned bands on an inkle loom allowed Kate to reflect upon the interconnections between different cultures and

108 yards/100 grams

magnet: 1½" × 1½"

and Sunrise

In her designs

Not just the patterns of textile

and named after a Portuguese village once famous for its sock knitting cottage industry

known for its heritage Portuguese wool

This brings greater strength and resilience to the yarn

Malabrigo Mecha is soft and easily machine-washable

a welcome addition to our lace weight section

Simply Shetland’s Holiday Hat kits are becoming a seasonal tradition

The perfect gift for yourself or a friend (or two) who loves to crochet