6 November
The Story Behind the Stitches
From Harry’s photograph to the banded textures of Porto.
Read the story →The Skein Texture Make Along
The Skein Texture Make Along
Let’s make something textured
16 November–27 December 2026
There’s something lovely about watching texture emerge beneath your needles or hook. A familiar stitch takes on a rhythm, the fabric grows, and little details begin to catch the light.
Come make with us. Choose a textured project you’d enjoy spending time with, gather your yarn, and join our relaxed knitting and crochet make along.
A place for your kind of making
You’re very welcome here
Any textured knitting or crochet project is welcome, in any yarn. Begin something new or return to a project already underway. There’s no need to buy yarn or choose a particular pattern to take part.
01 · Choose
Follow your curiosity
Perhaps you’re drawn to the gentle ridges of garter stitch, moss-stitch bumps, cables, lace or a favourite crochet texture. A small accessory is just as welcome as a sweater or blanket.
02 · Prepare
Give yourself time
Use the lead-up to browse patterns, look through your yarn and make a swatch if you need one. Our shared start is 16 November, and you’re welcome whenever you’re ready.
03 · Make
Enjoy the company
Make at your own pace and share a little along the way. A colour choice, a few rows or a texture you’re enjoying all belong in the conversation.
A little time to get organised
Our dates for the diary
Before 16 November
Choose your project, gather your yarn and enjoy planning. We’ll share inspiration as we get ready.
Friday 6 November
Porto kits and new colours arrive, alongside the first article in our November Guernsey knitting series.
Monday 16 November
Our Texture Make Along officially begins. Bring your knitting or crochet, wherever you are in the project.
November & December
Make at your own pace, follow our updates and share your progress whenever you feel like it.
Sunday 27 December
A gentle community wrap-up, with no pressure to have a finished project.
On my needles
Returning to Porto
I’ll be making a cropped version of Porto in our Sportlicious yarn. I designed the original in 2018, and its oversized shape, circular yoke and bands of double moss stitch framed by garter stitch are still favourites of mine.
The inspiration came from the banded texture of Harry Freeman’s sweater in Gladys Thompson’s Patterns for Guernseys, Jerseys & Arans. Revisiting that photograph has sent me back to the book, and I’m looking forward to sharing more of that story.
Dyed in our Coffs Harbour studio
Make your own Porto
Explore our Sportlicious palette, including returning favourite Nebula, the colourway used for the original Porto.
Explore Porto kitsThe stories behind the stitches
Exploring Guernsey knitting
Throughout November, our Journal will explore the people, working garments and textured stitches behind the Guernsey knitting tradition, beginning with the photograph that inspired Porto.
The first story arrives on Friday 6 November, followed by new articles on 13, 20 and 27 November. We’ll share them in our regular Friday newsletter and link them here as they’re published.
13 November
Made for a Working Life
The garments, knitters and communities behind the tradition.
Read the story →20 November
Simple Stitches, Beautiful Texture
A closer look at patterned fabric, through stitches and swatches.
Read the story →27 November
Old Traditions, New Making
Bringing textured inspiration into the projects we make today.
Read the story →A little of your making
Let’s see what’s taking shape
On Instagram, tag @skeinyarn and use #SkeinTextureMAL so we can find your project. We’d love to see your plans, swatches and progress, as well as finished pieces.
Prefer a quieter way to join? Reply to one of our newsletters with a photograph, or share in our Discord community. We’ll ask before featuring your photographs on our website or social media.
Following along quietly is welcome too. There’s no sign-up form or posting requirement.
Come and say hello
A little company for your making
Share your project plans, ask a question or show us how your texture is taking shape. Join us in our Ravelry group or on Discord, whichever feels most comfortable. You’re welcome to join either or both.
A few things you might be wondering
Does my project need to be Guernsey-inspired?
No. Guernsey knitting is our November Journal theme, while the make along welcomes any textured knitting or crochet.
Can I use yarn I already have?
Absolutely. Any yarn is welcome, whether it’s from Skein, another maker or your stash.
Can I bring a project I’ve already started?
Yes! Existing works in progress are welcome, and you don’t need to start over for the along.
What if I join late or don’t finish?
You’re welcome whenever you discover us. The dates give us a shared time to make together, with no finishing deadline.
