Crochet lampshades

  I have become slightly obsessed with the idea of yarnbombing a lampshade. Ever since I started researching for a work event (get involved here) I have wanted to make a knitastic lamp shade. So I have put together a few of my favourite ideas and in the next few weeks I will start making…

Lostinknit’s new home!

So I have started a new job and moved away from home for the first time. Scary ! But I’ve settled in nicely and so thought I would show you around. I bought all my quirky decorations with me including my Sincerely Louise deer head. I loved making it and have the hare to make…

Christmas excitement

Wrapping presents and decorating the house are my favourite parts of christmas so i always go a little crazy with the wrapping paper and decorations. I went to Paperchase the other day and picked up some amazing crafty tree decorations and knit related wrapping paper for my gifts. Paperchase always have a great collection of…

Home sweet home

Now the weather is getting colder its always nice to make your house into a cosy hideaway and knitted throws and blankets are the best accessory for a winter evening. So ive put together some inspirational images for you that will hopefully give you some new ideas on how to cosy up your home for…

Toast

I love the new toast catalogue and althougy it isnt all knitwear its a lovely photoshoot and so i wanted to share it with you. Toast always has an amazing collection and its always easy to wear pieces that are comfortable and you dont have to think about. Perfext for winter. What do you think?

Anything can be crocheted…

Check out the work of Nathan Vincent who has crocheted normal objects in real life size. I especially like the explosives. Adding a new burst to knitwear!

Is there ever too much knit?

I came across this wallpaper the other day and thought it was amazing ! If your really love knitting then why not put it on your walls? IT adds texture to the room without actually being crazy and putting yarn on your wall. I love it 🙂