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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.

In normal times, we have a studio shop and workshop space that we’d love for you to visit. Right now, we are closed due to COVID-19 restrictions, but the online shop is open. We are currently shipping orders on Mondays and Thursdays.

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Let’s have a close up of the soon-to-be-released

Let’s have a close up of the soon-to-be-released Prism jumper. It’s a relatively simple stranded colourwork pattern designed to show off our magically marled Chimera yarn. Of course, other marled yarns or variegated yarns would also work!
It was remembering that wonderful childhood toy, the kaleidoscope, that set me off doodling prisms. The concentric bands of triangles remind me of the twisting motion that creates endless new views through the ‘scope.

It’s a relaxed fit, cosy jumper with chest sizes ranging from 78.5-155cm (31”-61”). I’m wearing mine with 10cm positive ease.

The Prism jumper pattern launch is imminent! 🙌 This one is made with Severn in Over The Hills (green) and two colours of Chimera (Lichen and Conker). We have picked out several alternative colour combos should you wish to treat yourself to a kit. 🌿

We’ll be releasing this on a pre-order basis to newsletter subscribers first, and then to everyone soon after. You know what to do (sign-up is on our website). 😉

#RiverKnits #RiverKnitsDesigns #PrismJumper #ColourworkYoke #YokeSweater #HandKnitSweater #IMakeMyClothes #SlowFashion #SlowCraft #IndieYarn #IndieDyer #SingleFlockYarn #JacobWool #ChimeraYarn #BritishWool #SustainableFashion #MadeInBritain

Full moon magic 🌕 Have a great weekend everyon

Full moon magic 🌕

Have a great weekend everyone! ✨

#FullMoon #Moonrise #Reflections #UpsideDownWorld #LifeOnTheCut #CanalLife #SlowLiving #SimplePleasures #LifesBetterByWater #GrandUnionCanal #Northamptonshire

Moor up by the sheep we said, it’ll be lovely an

Moor up by the sheep we said, it’ll be lovely and peaceful we said. 😅

Put your sound on for the full experience. These sheep seem to have mistaken us for their humans. I tried explaining it to them but they just baa’ed louder. 🐑🐑

#Mobbed #FlockOfSheep #Sheeps #NoisyNeighbours #LambSpam #Baa #LifeOnTheCut #CanalLife #Towpath #HomeIsWhereYouMoorIt

Birds know about the warmth of wool! Found this co

Birds know about the warmth of wool! Found this cosy home nestling in the hawthorn this morning. 🥰 Also, but not in focus, are the teeny tiny buds forming on the branches. The towpath will soon have a canopy of pink and white blossom. 🌸

#SpringIsComing #BirdsNest #WoolLove #WoolForWarmth #NatureWatch #LifeOnTheCut #SlowLiving #TowpathTreasures #LichenFancier

There was great excitement in the studio last week

There was great excitement in the studio last week as a fresh batch of Severn 4 Ply landed on our doorstep! 🥳 Severn is our single flock Jacob wool yarn from the Malvern Hills and those lovely sheep have done it again; it turned out gorgeous. 💚 We’ve been busy ever since dyeing all the shades!

This means we are almost ready to launch the Prism jumper pattern! 🙌 I (Becci) am wearing mine made with Severn in Over The Hills (green) and two colours of Chimera (Lichen and Conker). Today I pulled together some alternative combos so we can put kits in the shop.

We’ll be releasing this on a pre-order basis to newsletter subscribers first, and then to everyone soon after. You know what to do (sign-up is on our website). 😉

#RiverKnits #RiverKnitsDesigns #PrismJumper #ColourworkYoke #YokeSweater #HandKnitSweater #IMakeMyClothes #SlowFashion #SlowCraft #IndieYarn #IndieDyer #SingleFlockYarn #JacobWool #ChimeraYarn #BritishWool #SustainableFashion #MadeInBritain

Oh yes, we’ll have more of this sunshine, thanks

Oh yes, we’ll have more of this sunshine, thanks! 🌤 And lambs skipping in the field - a sure sign that Spring is on its way. 🌱

#SpringVibes #SunshineReggae #LifeOnTheCut #LockdownLife #SimplePleasures #Liveaboard #NarrowboatLife #TinyHome #OffGridLiving #GrandUnionCanal #Sheeps #LambSpam

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