This coming month’s collector colour is inspired by the cheerful picnic season of the summer. Being surrounded by the buzzing of honeybees in the flowers, gingham blankets and sandwiches in the sunshine.
There’s something special about the sight of fishermen at work and the salty smell of the seaside that just screams SUMMER IS FINALLY HERE! This month’s collector colour is inspired by just that: the bold nautical reds and blues that dot the shoreline in the form of lighthouses, buoys, boats and fishing gear.
This month’s collector colour is inspired by the happy nostalgia of dolls! Whether you played with dolls as a child or not, you can’t help but feel cheerful looking at the bright colours of Polly Pocket, Barbie, Cabbage Patch kids and other vintage dolls & their accessories.
Local Yarn Store Day is a special day to celebrate your beloved local crafting spaces, communities, and shops. Visit your local yarn stores on April 26th!
We have new and special edition Koigu products coming to stores near you. Plan your day with this guide of which Koigu LYS Day products are where:
The Estonian song & dance festivals are happening this upcoming summer and Kersti and Merike will be attending! Koigu's history is deeply rooted in Estonian handicrafts & traditions. Our family originated from Estonia and continues to celebrate our culture. Estonian folk festivals are filled with colourful embroidered and woven traditional folk costumes and fresh flower crowns. This month’s Koigu Collector Colour is inspired by the FOLK FESTIVAL.
As discussed in our previous post, its not always easy imagining colours together especially knit up in a pattern or stitch that you haven't tried before. Starting a big project right off the bat can be nerve wracking because of this, not wanting to spend countless hours and skeins on a colourscape and pattern you're not thrilled about. So, naturally, making a little tester (a swatch) helps!
This coming month’s collector colour is inspired by the cheerful picnic season of the summer. Being surrounded by the buzzing of honeybees in the flowers, gingham blankets and sandwiches in the sunshine.