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HomeMarkus & Becci2021-08-31T16:06:37+01:00

Hi and welcome to the online home of RiverKnits! RiverKnits is run by us, Becci and Markus, and we dye British wool yarns from our studio by the Grand Union Canal in Weedon Bec, Northamptonshire.

RiverKnits is all about hand dyed colour, combining the traditional material of wool with original dyeing techniques to create exciting new ways of making. We have a strong focus on sustainable sourcing and natural fibres. That’s why all RiverKnits wool yarn is grown, spun, and dyed in Britain.

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Thank you for all the Northampton Shear love. 🌿

Thank you for all the Northampton Shear love. 🌿💕 Many squishy parcels of Leicester Longwool yarn went out today. Don’t worry, there’s still plenty left in stock (although Markus already has a couple of colours in his dye plan)!

Skeins will also be arriving at @yarnoclock2 and @wollklause very soon, so watch out if you’re nearby either of those shops. 😍

Can’t wait to see your projects in this, our most local yarn yet. I’m itching to cast on a jumper, but I’ve got to clear some other WIPs out the way first. 🐑🧶🥢🧤

#RiverKnits #NorthamptonShear #LeicesterLongwool #ChooseWool #MadeInBritain #IndieDyedYarn

Sunday afternoon 💕 #AlFrescoLiving #CrochetWit

Sunday afternoon 💕

#AlFrescoLiving #CrochetWithACuppa #StormyRainbowBlanket #ChimeraYarn #FayDHDesigns

✨ The magic of blocking ✨ Swipe for the befor

✨ The magic of blocking ✨

Swipe for the before photo to see how much of a difference blocking* made to this mitten.

I made a Loch mitten (pattern by @tincanknits) to show how Northampton Shear Leicester Longwool works up in the Catesby colourway. There is also a hat design that goes with these mittens. I’m tempted to make the set!

All the newly dyed shades went live in the shop last night. If you already snagged some, thanks so much! If you’d like some, there’s lots left and we’ll be replenishing colourways as and when needed. 🧶🥰

* Blocking is a finishing technique for knit and crochet projects. Give the finished item a lukewarm bath with your favourite wool wash for 15 mins or so, gently squeeze out the water, and pin or stretch to shape while it dries. As you can see, it makes a world of difference!

#RiverKnits #NorthamptonShear #LeicesterLongwool #LoveWool #IndieYarn #MadeInBritain

It was a gorgeous autumn evening. 🍂🍁🌻 #G

It was a gorgeous autumn evening. 🍂🍁🌻

#GoldenHour #LifeOnTheCut #WorkingBoats #MotorAndButty #GrandUnionCanal

☔️ Stormy Rainbow 🌈 No more dropping hints

☔️ Stormy Rainbow 🌈

No more dropping hints - I can reveal what I was doing with that yarn! @faydhdesigns has released her Stormy Rainbow pattern, with an update. Originally published in Inside Crochet issue 127, Fay designed this blanket with a mini skein rainbow that she dyed at one of our workshops (shown in image 3).

The updated version includes a new option: you can make the blanket with a Chimera fade! (Image 2) I’ve made a start on mine and am loving how it’s looking so far. I’ve promised myself to complete a minimum of 3 rows per day, an achievable amount for me, so I will be able to share regular progress photos. 😍

We have put kits together so you can easily purchase the pattern with all the yarn you need to make this gorgeous blanket. There are two options available:
🌈 Original Stormy Rainbow mini skein set with optional grey background colour in Nene 4 Ply
🔮 New Chimera set with optional blue background colour in Nene 4 Ply

If you already have the yarn and only want the pattern, head on over to @faydhdesigns to buy it separately. While you’re there, take a look at her other beautiful designs. ☺️

#StormyRainbowBlanket #FayDHDesigns #RiverKnits #MiniSkeinSet #ChimeraYarn #MarlMagic #CrochetBlanket

Colours of Northampton Shear: • Drayton • Mus

Colours of Northampton Shear:

• Drayton
• Muscott
• Snorscombe
• Coton
• Everdon
• Nobottle
• Catesby
• Fawsley
• Astcote

Familiar to locals, we named the Leicester Longwool colourways after small villages and hamlets of Northamptonshire. 😊 And the undyed is, of course, named after the home of the flock this delicious local wool comes from; Astcote.

These colours have been designed to well work together, which actually makes choosing a combination quite difficult as there are so many options! Because they are all tonally similar, be careful if using them for colourwork and try to use opposites on the colour wheel to ensure a decent amount of contrast. We recommend blocks and stripes of colours - or simply picking your fave and enjoying it on its own - just as I’m doing with a sample I’m working on right now!

It’s a sportweight / heavy 4 ply with 300m in a 100g skein and it will work at a range of gauges depending on your project. If you need help choosing yarn, drop us an email. We’re always happy to advise!

Only one more sleep to go… these new colours of Northampton Shear launch tomorrow! 🐑🧶 Sign up to our newsletter to be among the first to know exactly when. ✉️

#RiverKnits #NorthamptonShear #LeicesterLongwool #Northamptonshire #LocalWool

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