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Blogstars On The Beach

14th June 2023

Summer is here and our lovely Blogstars have been inspired to design a collection that looks forward to lazy summer days on the beautiful beaches we have around our coast, and you’re invited! Using a...

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The Knitting and Stitching Show 2022

3rd October 2022

We are really looking forward to seeing you at The Knitting and Stitching Show later on this week at Alexandra Palace in London from 6th – 9th October. This year, the show will be back to normal, and we...

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Yarnstravaganza - a great day out

15th September 2022

Have you heard about Yarnstravaganza?  Is your local shop taking part? We are members of UK Hand Knitting and this year the organisation has launched a nationwide celebration of yarn shops, called...

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Blogstars get together 2022

21st July 2022

Last Friday was a very special day for us as we travelled to a gorgeous hotel near Birmingham to meet up with some of the Blogstars.  It has been well over two years since we las had one of our get togethers, so we...

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Blogstars Garden Party part 2

26th May 2022

Last week we showcased the first five designs for the Stylecraft Blogstars Garden Party. This week we are delighted to reveal the final four patterns to complete the festivities. Time for another knitted design...

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Blogstars Garden Party part 1

19th May 2022

Can you believe we are already halfway through the Stylecraft Blogstars Garden Party? What an amazing feast of beautiful designs it has been too. Here is a recap of the first five designs in case you missed...

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Blogstars Garden Party

5th May 2022

Spring is definitely in the air now, and we can feel that summer is just around the corner.  Yippee! There is nothing quite like a British summer and there is lots to look forward to, not least because it is...

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Easter Treats

31st March 2022

With Easter just a couple of weeks away, we thought we would give you a quick tour around some of the Blogstars’ designs that would make perfect gifts for your friends and family. Emma Varnam created this...

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Mother's Day

10th March 2022

There is still time for you to make something lovely for Mother’s Day.  We have put together some pattern ideas for you, so whether you are making for your own mum, mother-in-law, a sister or a woman who...

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Charity Champions

3rd February 2022

Today we are launching a new campaign to celebrate crafters that use their skills to make a difference.  The last two years have taught us so much about the value of community and helping other people. All...

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A Special Celebration

20th May 2021

It’s a very exciting week for us at Stylecraft. Not only are we launching three new shades in Special DK - Hint of Silver, Warm Grey and Gingerbread - but this brings the total number of shades in the...

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Christmas Gifts

7th November 2019

Many of you will already be well into your Christmas gift making with a pile of goodies ready to be wrapped.  But if you haven't already started, don’t worry, there is still time, and we have some handy...

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Father’s Day making

30th May 2019

Father’s Day is on 16th June this year so there is still time to make something gorgeous for your dad.  We have spent happy hours on Ravelry finding some choice patterns for you. How about some...

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Yarn Shop Day  returns for a sixth year

25th April 2019

On Saturday 27th April, craft stores across the UK and in Ireland will be celebrating Yarn Shop Day, when outlets nationwide will be hosting special events, giving away goodie bags, offering big discounts and providing...

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The Knitting and Stitching Show

6th October 2017

We are gearing up for the Knitting and Stitching Show which will be running from October 11th- 15th. We fondly refer to it as Ally Pally and it is the only show we get to meet our wonderful knitting and crochet...

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#GrannySquareDay2017

18th August 2017

Did you take part in Granny Square Day? It's a wonderful event already in its 3rd year. This year, Granny Square Day was on August 15th, and thousands of people uploaded their granny squares to Instagram to build a...

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Knitting & Stitching Show 2015

2nd November 2015

  2014 was the first year that we took all of our yarny loveliness to a show and as it was such a success we just had to do it again. So on Tuesday 6th October we hopped onto the Stylecraft bus and headed down to...

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What's New

Welcome Wool Thread Paint

8th February 2024

We are thrilled to let you know that a new Blogstar has joined our hall of frame - Marion Mitchell from Wool Thread Paint. Marion Mitchell from Wool Thread Paint lives with her husband in an...

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Balaclavamania

7th December 2023

  Last year they were all over the catwalks and this year they have hit the High Street with brands like & Other Stories, COS and ASOS featuring them heavily.  You can’t...

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Knit Me, Crochet Me

28th November 2023

Have you seen our new, an irresistible new yarn for Autumn Winter called Knit Me, Crochet Me?   Not just a colour change yarn, Knit Me, Crochet Me is quite unique and is in your...

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