our winter knitting essentials

We’re hunkering down for the winter knitting season and equipping ourselves with the essential supplies needed to knit to our heart’s content!
#1 Ball Winder
Say goodbye to the long-winded (pun intended) process of turning skeins into balls and say hello to a ball winder. Quick, effortless and easy to use, the Ashford Ball Winder will spin your yarn into balls in no time. This means you can jump to the fun stuff much sooner!

#2 Blocking Kit
The custom-made tiles from the Cocoknits Knitters Block fit together to create the ideal blocking mats – heat resistant, waterproof, and deep enough to sink T-pins into. Once your garment has been soaked, rolled gently into a towel to remove excess water and pin in place, leave it to dry flat and you’ll end up with a perfectly straight knit that looks professionally done!
See our video on how to block your knitting

#3 Lumos Knitting Light
With 3 different colour temperatures, the rechargeable, hands-free Lumos neck lights are ideal for seeing your work clearly during dark evenings, preventing eye strain and back pain. We can’t get enough of these handy lights, also perfect for staying up reading in bed when you’re a night owl, allowing your partner to sleep undisturbed beside you!

#4 Re:Designed Knitting Bags
These beautiful leather project bags from the Danish brand Re:Designed are crafted for yarn enthusiasts with meticulous attention to detail. Here’s your high-quality, long-lasting bag for carrying your projects with you, wherever you love to knit. Our stock ranges from a small pouch perfect for your accessories and needles, right through to an extra-large bag with space for all your yarn, works-in-progress and more. There is also an extra-large interchangeable circular needle case available, with enough room for your essential knitting tools.

#5 Soak Wash
The ultimate fragrance-free wash for gentle knits and delicates, Soak is modern laundry care with no rinsing required! Simply mix with lukewarm water, soak your garment for 15 minutes, roll in a towel and lay flat to dry. Perfect for your softest sweaters, precious knitwear, baby clothes, lingerie and all the laundry you love.
Made with plant-derived and renewable ingredients that are biodegradable, phosphate-free, dye-free and sulphate-free.
Wishing you plenty of cozy moments and dreamy crafting this winter xx
Date
July 13 2026
