Morris and Sons Blog

Handmade knitted gifts are some of the most special and treasured items that we can give our loved ones. Each time their recipients use them they will be filled with the love and care that was knit into each precious stitch. While it is exciting to knit a gift, it can also be a little daunting not knowing if the gift will be ‘just...

A big part of being an accomplished knitter is having the right tools at your disposal. While it is true that all you need is two needles and a ball of yarn to knit, there are tools that will both make your life easier and transform your knitting to the next level. Here is our list of the essential tools for all knitters.  In...

Click here for the Belle Epoch Cushion Kit pictured above   Tapestry holds a special place at Morris & Sons as it is the absolute favourite of Mrs Morris and where the roots of the business began. We have recently had a delivery of Ehrman Tapestry Kits, both some old favourites as well as many new beautiful designs, so we wanted to share with you more...

We are very excited to have just received a delivery of the super lush and fluffy Vegan Faux Fur PomPoms from LovaFur in Austria. LovaFur is a family company that has specialised in the production of faux fur since 2013. Each pompom is lovingly made by hand in a wide range of both classic and seasonal colours.

How do you figure out how much yarn you need? Keep reading to know how! One of the most often asked questions in our stores is how much yarn is needed for various knitting projects. When shopping without a specific pattern in mind most people need a little help working out the quantities of yarn they will need. While we always recommend having a...

Cross Stitch is a counted form of embroidery that uses a single repetitive stitch in the shape of an X. It is stitched onto a piece of fabric with an even and open weave, often either Aida cloth or Linen. It is the easiest form of embroidery to learn and something you can teach to kids once they are confident with counting.

In this series, we will be exploring the most popular online knitting and crochet designs, and highlighting yarns available at Morris and Sons that can be used to create your own unique and beautiful pieces! We start the series with the ever-popular Flax Sweater by Tin Can Knits.

Made using the finest Australian Merino, our flagship yarn, Morris Empire is the one we are most proud of. After many years of development, the multiply construction gives both great stitch definition and a luxurious softness to any project. Morris Empire comes in 2ply, 4ply, 8ply and 10ply and has nearly 60 different colours including 5 variegated colours and 5 twisted colours, all chosen by...