Morris and Sons Blog

Our featured patterns this week are looking at using lightweight yarn in fun colours! We have a breezy summer knitted top and two colourful shawl patterns, one which is knit in mosaic colourwork and one that is crocheted. We have outlined below our top yarn choices for these great patterns. 

Here are this week's wrap up of popular patterns available online. We are looking ahead to warmer weather with a cute tank top, a geometric blanket knit in individual squares, and a lightweight shawl.

Fino miniskeins are like little boxes of yarn jewels. And while they are beautiful to look at, you might be wondering what you do with such a small amount of each colour.

Each week we are going to take a look at some of the most popular patterns available from around the internet. We hope to inspire your next project by giving you some yarn recommendations for each pattern.

Discover our step-by-step knit and crochet handmade cotton face cloth patterns. Perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters, these face cloths are not only functional but also make wonderful gifts.

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...