Big Knitting

Big Knitting for interior textiles

Fast, fun and definitely different. This exciting 21st century approach to knitting lifts this traditional craft into an alternative arena. Ever heard of knitting with pins the size of broomhandles? Or creating a rug in a weekend? Would you like to make an impact on a scale previously unimaginable, have your home be the envy of all your friends and enemies, change the way you sit on a sofa or curtain your corridors?

So forget the neat needles and 3 years to finish a jumper! Never mind about the Hollywood A-listers clicking away on-set between takes or the catwalks sporting bigger than ever winter warmers. High quality contemporary interior furnishings for the place where you live or work are now within your grasp.

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There's no sewing involved and no complicated stitches to learn, just the basics of knit and purl. Our Big Knit needles, available in 3 sizes and 2 diameters give you the possibly of achieving those impressive results you may always have longed for. And our own absolutely fabulous recycled Big Knit Yarn (because we care about the environment too) comes complete with colour, pattern & texture already woven in. The first of our Big Knit Kits (Crazy Cushions) feature both of the above. Or you may prefer to use multiple strands of fibre to achieve the thickness of yarn required for Big Knitting - perfect for using up all those odds & ends in your wool stash. What a relief. Our Big Knit Workshops will introduce you to the enormous fun of controlling all that yarn and the art of creating with all that colour.

So, do you qualify?

Take the simple test outlined below and decide for yourself. Information on our Big Knit products and workshops are available on this site and we will be enormously pleased to answer any queries you may have.

How to qualify as a Big Knitter?

Are you a complete beginner? No one has ever taught you how to knit? You're not alone. It's a common story but don't worry. We can help you start at the very beginning. It's a very good place apparently.
You already knit but you're looking for a bit of a change or a new challenge. (Sure you're up to it?)
You've given up knitting because you now find it a little difficult to see the stitches. Size matters - bigger is better. Have another go and cancel that visit to the opticians. No monocle needed with Big Knitting.
Hands in need of exercise? Big Knit needles with the larger diameters of 25mm & 28mm require less of a tight grip but still allow for the amount of movement your hands will appreciate
You have a demanding job which you need to switch off from
You haven't relaxed or laughed in a long time. Big Knitting is a cure all for these last two kinds of pain
Colour is a bit of a no go area for you. You keep getting it wrong. Try one of our Big Knit workshops. Switch.com may not feature Big Knitting, but our workshops will convert you with ease
You would like to impress your friends /family/ boyfriend/ girlfriend/ lover/someone else's boyfriend, girlfriend or lover/ work colleagues/neighbours/the dog with your creativity. You are convinced. They aren't. They soon will be.
You're a textile student on a degree course. A First will no longer seem unattainable after Big Knitting has entered your life, but a word of caution: don't expect you'll have time for any exciting new relationships. This will fast become your first love.
You're a school student who thinks your school would benefit from a Big Knitting revolution. You're right. Check out the Education section of the site.
You're a felter and need more friction. Bigger stitches are the answer.
You're a rugmaker or a weaver and are not interested in knitting. Okay then, but our Big Knit Yarn will give you food for thought.

Welcome to the world of Big Knitting!