Blog — yarn
Finding Inspiration :: UK Indie Dyers ::
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Here are just a few of my favourites, again...
Finding Inspiration :: Gifts for Yarn Lovers ::
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As Christmas begins to near, I've started to think of gift buying and thought I would revive my gift guide series from last year, featuring gift ideas from UK etsy sellers. There are so many fabulously talented UK based sellers on etsy that there is a lot to showcase.
Today I'm looking for gifts for the yarn lovers in your life, basically this is a list of all the things I would like for Christmas!
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Today I'm looking for gifts for the yarn lovers in your life, basically this is a list of all the things I would like for Christmas!
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Dressing Babies in Merino Wool ::
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It's probably no secret that I love wool. I use it a lot in my work and also my personal knitting and crochet. But probably my favourite wool both to work with and wear is merino. It's just so soft and warm and wears beautifully. It also has a host of other qualities that make it perfect for babies.
- Merino is one of the softest wool types available due to it's short, thin staples, making it less...
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Sling Cowl :: A Crochet Pattern ::
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One thing I definitely don't really need is more neckwear. I have a bit of scarf/shawl problem, I just love knitting/crocheting these garments and I do put them all to good use. However I've discovered since the temperature dropped, that scarves and baby slings do not make for great companions. I'm always worried about the tails getting in Effie's face and they just don't sit quite right with the...
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Dyeing Yarn ::
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On Sunday we celebrated the birth of Bex (of By the Yard and Ampersand Commodities), by attending a wonderfully scrumptious BBQ at her house.
On Sunday morning, feeling like a crap friend for leaving it to the last minute, I turned to Milo in desperation and asked 'what shall we get Bex for her birthday?'. His initial response was, you could give her some of you 'knitting balls' (meaning of course...
On Sunday morning, feeling like a crap friend for leaving it to the last minute, I turned to Milo in desperation and asked 'what shall we get Bex for her birthday?'. His initial response was, you could give her some of you 'knitting balls' (meaning of course...