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  • Wednesdays Wrap Up- Venetian Tank, Herringbone Socks & Stormy Sky Shawl

    Wednesdays Wrap Up- Venetian Tank, Herringbone Socks & Stormy Sky Shawl

    This week we are getting excited about our Holiday Cast Ons! We find it very special to choose a new project to start on or just after Christmas and take some quiet time for ourselves during the busy season. Here are some of the patterns we have our eyes on to create these holidays. 
  • Wednesdays Wrap-up-Granny Stripes Blanket, Smookie Jumper & Hermoine's Everyday Sock

    Wednesdays Wrap-up-Granny Stripes Blanket, Smookie Jumper & Hermoine's Everyday Sock

    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.
  • Socktober 2021

    Socktober 2021

    Throughout October, post your sock creations on Instagram to be entered into a prize draw! Socks are a great project for TV and on the go knitting. With vibrant yarn and simple patterns the possibilities are endless. You can shop sock yarn here or visit our blog here for loads of helpful articles along with patterns for socks. Tag @morrisandsons on your image and use the hashtag #MorrisSocktober...
  • YouTube Video: CHOOSING YARN - Alegria Grande & Bocados

    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

    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.
  • Basic Sock Pattern Using DPN's

    This sock pattern provides simplified instructions regarding cast-on and a basic boomerang heel and is perfect for your first sock! This pattern uses DPN's to knit in the round, if you prefer to magic loop check out our magic loop sock pattern here. Using larger needles to start with allows for a looser, even, and more comfortable cast-on.To knit either of Regia’s fun coloured...
  • Basic Sock Pattern using Magic Loop

    This sock pattern provides simplified instructions regarding cast-on and a basic boomerang heel and is perfect for your first sock! This pattern uses magic loop  to knit in the round, if you prefer to use DPN's check out our DPN sock pattern here. Using larger needles to start with allows for a looser, even, and more comfortable cast-on.To knit either of Regia’s fun coloured Pairfect or Designline socks please...
  • What needles do I need to knit socks?

    In the world of sock knitting there are many different needle options to choose from. We like to recommend an array of sizes as well as types of needles depending on the knitter’s project and personal knitting style. 
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