More British wool for all budgets
Who is the person spreading the lie that British wool is expensive? Point them in this direction!
All posts tagged: knitting
Early colourwork from Shetland
an example of the first example of stranded knitting found in Shetland. Some call it Fair Isle, some call it colourwork, but let’s not muse too deeply upon that this time, shall we?
episode 5: grab your oars
another episode and this one is full of laughter, yarn, books an wips, including a visit to Ginger Twist Studio in Edinburgh to meet Jess James and Clare Devine
origin & ownership: thoughts on Fair Isle knitting
some thoughts on how you just cannot lay claim to some traditions.
KnitBritish Episode 2 and the Very Blustery Day
The difficult second episode!
Talking about Ripplescrafts newest yarn club; my dos and don’ts of knitting British; wool shop shout out for Sylvan Tiger; a look at Kettle Yarn Conpany’s BFL twist yarn and Cast on Cast off.
The charm of a yoke
I have been very drawn to the allure and charm of a circular yoke. Indulge me as I explore some stand out examples… There might be a giveaway too!
Giveaway: Another little tease
you have until the 31st December to enter to win 1kg of British wool to kick off your new year with a new stash!
As you know, I am drip feeding you with little tidbits here and there, but SO FAR (and there will be more) we have
I think she likes wool: gifting for the uninknitiated
This guest blogger is inexperienced when it comes to buying for a knitter….
“The question is when you don’t understand knitting, what do you get someone? Do they already have it? Is it the wrong size or type? Is it bad quality or just a bad idea?….”