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WIP Wednesday: First sleeve is officially finished. 🧶Progress is happening on the studio raglan. I have finally complete...
20/05/2026

WIP Wednesday: First sleeve is officially finished. 🧶
Progress is happening on the studio raglan. I have finally completed the first sleeve in this vibrant blue wool blend.
If you have been waiting to start your own project with this specific fiber I have good news. This exact blue color is now fully back in stock on the website.
Alongside the blue restock we also have a surprise. We are introducing a completely new red wine colorway to the collection today. Both options are ready for your next garment project.
You can find the new and restocked cones under our main shop section.
Which color would you choose for a classic raglan sweater? The restocked blue or the brand new red wine? Let me know in the comments.

18/05/2026

Swatch of the week: The Chain Plying method. 🧶

This is the most efficient way to turn a lace weight yarn into a fi*****ng weight. It allows you to work with three strands from a single cone without winding separate balls.

Once you learn this technique you will always use it for your fine yarns. It keeps your tension even and your project organized.

In this video I am using our Loro Piana 2/27 Cashmere. It is a luxury lace weight that becomes perfectly plump when tripled.

May Offer:
All our Loro Piana Cashmere is 20% off throughout May. This applies while stocks last. The discount is applied automatically at checkout.

Check the link in our bio for available colors.

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Swatch of the week: Creating a custom blend. 🧶We do not have many thick wool-cotton blends in our shop inventory. Becaus...
18/05/2026

Swatch of the week: Creating a custom blend. 🧶
We do not have many thick wool-cotton blends in our shop inventory. Because of this I decided to build my own custom blend for a new chunky cardigan project.
My first trial was using Victoria Merino held in three strands. The texture looked nice but the fabric felt too heavy and had too much drape for a structured cardigan.
Next I tried combining six strands of Pukaki with six strands of Nilo to add bulk. Even with twelve strands total the blend was still too thin and fluid for the look I want to achieve.
Then I tried a new combination. I mixed three strands of Victoria Merino with three strands of Move Like Jagger cotton. This is exactly what I was looking for. The cotton stabilizes the merino wool beautifully. It gives the fabric the perfect weight without losing its structure.
Now I have a final decision to make. I knitted samples using both 7mm and 8mm needles. I cannot decide which density looks best.
Which needle size would you prefer for a chunky cardigan? Let me know your thoughts in the comments.

15/05/2026

A very special delivery today.

Usually we pack our cones into boxes and hand them over to the courier. Today was a bit different.

We noticed one of our customers lived quite close to the studio. We decided to load up the car and deliver this heavy package directly to her door ourselves.

We do not have the time to do this for every order. However, it is an absolute joy to occasionally step out of the studio and meet the people who knit with our yarns. Seeing the smile on her face made the drive completely worth it.

Thank you to everyone who supports our small business. Whether your package arrives via the courier or directly from us, we pack every single cone with care.

The best part of my evening. 🧶Yesterday I received a call from a lady. She is 78 years old and was feeling stuck. She kn...
09/05/2026

The best part of my evening. 🧶
Yesterday I received a call from a lady. She is 78 years old and was feeling stuck. She knew what she wanted to make but she was not sure which yarn would work best or how much she needed to order.
We talked it through and found the right fiber and the exact amount for her project.
I wanted to share this because I know that buying yarn online can be confusing. This is especially true when buying yarn on the cone.
Please know that I am here to help. I am available if you are unsure about a pattern or need help with yarn quantities. I can help you choose the right fiber for your project.
We have also opened a WhatsApp Community for all our makers. You can ask questions and get help with your projects there.
How to reach the studio:
* 📱 Join our WhatsApp Community (Link in bio)
* 📩 Send a DM
* 📞 Give me a call
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There is a lot of discussion lately about AI-generated images in the crafting world. At the Atelier, we wanted to share ...
08/05/2026

There is a lot of discussion lately about AI-generated images in the crafting world. At the Atelier, we wanted to share our position on how we use technology in our studio.

We believe the most important part of our job is transparency. You can’t trust an AI’s version of a «perfect» color or texture. That’s why we do things the old-school way. We use real cameras and real light to show you our cone yarns exactly as they are.

Do we use AI? Absolutely. It’s our digital assistant! Since none of us are programmers, it helps us build our website and organize our data. It helps us draft video scripts and creates artistic covers for our blog posts.

We use AI to handle the «admin» so we can focus on the craft. We think it’s totally ethical to use it as a tool — as long as the yarn remains 100% real.

How do you feel about using AI as a tool for small businesses?

WIP Wednesday: Studio Decisions 🧶​My desk is a mountain of swatches and projects today. Here is the current state of the...
06/05/2026

WIP Wednesday: Studio Decisions 🧶
​My desk is a mountain of swatches and projects today. Here is the current state of the studio:
​Finished: My Sophie Scarf in FB Silk. The drape is incredible and it feels so light.
​On the needles: Home stretch on the Gioia raglan. This Merino, Cashmere, and Silk blend is a dream to knit; just finishing the sleeves now.
​The Cardigan Dilemma: I’ve been testing chunky combinations. I have a mix of Pukaki & Nilo (the blue and white) and a Victoria Merino blend. I like both, but a third idea just hit me, so I’m doing one more swatch before I start the real thing.
​Summer Planning: Swatching Move Like Jagger cotton for a summer tee. I tested both knit and crochet, but the crochet texture is exactly what I was looking for.
​Sometimes the best way to move forward is to slow down and swatch.
​Which project should I finish first?
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05/05/2026

I just started swatching this new cotton, and I have a suspicion.

The mill documents list this simply as “Cotton,” but my hands are telling me something else. Usually, pure cotton has a certain dryness to it, but “Move Like Jagger” feels incredibly smooth and supple on the needles.

I suspect it’s been Mercerised to give it that silk-like touch and strength, even if it’s not officially labeled that way. Sometimes you just have to trust your “knitter’s sense” over the paperwork.

I’m testing it on two needle sizes to see how the character changes:

4.0mm (Video 1): Very airy and soft.

3.25mm (Video 2): Much more defined.

I don’t swatch every single thing that comes into the studio, but I’m glad I picked this one up today. It’s definitely not your average “dry” cotton.

Have you ever used a yarn that felt much more expensive than the label suggested?

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05/05/2026

I just started swatching this new cotton, and I have a suspicion.

The mill documents list this simply as «Cotton,» but my hands are telling me something else. Usually, pure cotton has a certain dryness to it, but «Move Like Jagger» feels incredibly smooth and supple on the needles.

I suspect it’s been Mercerised to give it that silk-like touch and strength, even if it’s not officially labeled that way. Sometimes you just have to trust your «knitter’s sense» over the paperwork.

I’m testing it on two needle sizes to see how the character changes:

4.0mm (Video 1): Very airy and soft.

3.25mm (Video 2): Much more defined.

I don’t swatch every single thing that comes into the studio, but I’m glad I picked this one up today. It’s definitely not your average «dry» cotton.

Have you ever used a yarn that felt much more expensive than the label suggested?

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27/04/2026

Welcome to episode one of our new series: Swatch of the Week! Every Monday, we’ll be testing out new combinations, textures, and techniques.

This week, I’m knitting a swatch out of two cones of Pukaki 100% Merino and one cone of Nilo 100% Cotton.

To get the perfect chunky gauge for my next cardigan project, I’m using the chain-ply method to create three times the thickness, turning my 3 cones into 9 simultaneous strands!

I am absolutely loving how this texture is knitting up.

What do you think of this yarn combo? Have you ever tried chain-plying or knitting with this many strands at once, or does the thought of managing 9 strings at the same time terrify you? 😅Let me know in the comments! 👇

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