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Brand Highlight: Rowan
We love Rowan for the quality of their yarns as well as their timeless pattern designs. Rowan yarns can be styled into both classic knit and crochet wear as well as more modern, on trend pieces. Here is a little bit more about one of our favourite brands at Morris & Sons. -
Learn to Knit-Morris Masterclass Series
A beginner's guide to the tools and techniques you will need to learn to knit. -
Learn to Crochet - Crochet Basics - Morris Masterclass Series
A beginner's guide to the tools and techniques you will need to learn to crochet. -
Substituting Yarns-Morris Masterclass Series
There are many reasons for substituting yarns when selecting your next project, maybe the yarn has been discontinued or not available locally, maybe you have some stash yarn you want to use or even just to make your project unique. Whatever the reason there are some key steps to follow when choosing a substitution. Weight of yarn On the surface this is pretty simple,... -
Honey Cable Cowl
Our Honey Cable Cowl Pattern is not only gorgeous and soft but it's reversible! Both sides look lovely and you'll want to wear this all winter long. -
YouTube Video: CHOOSING YARN - Alegria Grande & Bocados
Alegria Grande is the big brother of Alegria. Its a 10ply/Worsted/Aran weight yarn with a blend of a blend of 75% Superwash Merino, 25% Polyamide. It is a fantastic yarn for blankets, thicker socks as well as garments and accessories. -
YouTube Video: CHOOSING YARN - Alegria
Alegría is a 4ply/fingering weight yarn, with a blend of 75% Superwash Merino, 25% Polyamide. It is perfect for so many different projects from socks to shawls as well as being ideal for baby knits as it is able to be washed in the machine on a gentle cycle. -
YouTube Video: CHOOSING YARN - Fino Miniskeins
In this series, Tal, Mrs Morris' daughter, will show you the yarns from Manos Del Uruguay. Manos Del Uruguay is a fantastic fairtrade company supporting women in rural Uruguay, for more details see our post of them here.