Journal
Make with wool.
Our discovery of wool crafts; old ones, new ones, loved ones and neglected ones.
Make the most of wool with us. Wool is the way……
Make with wool.
Our discovery of wool crafts; old ones, new ones, loved ones and neglected ones.
Make the most of wool with us. Wool is the way……
My second visit as an exhibitor was very different to the first visit in 2021, but still a lot of fun. Visitors are very organised when they arrive. They have their Yarndale Show Programme and it is marked as to […]
When I first saw the above words I couldn’t quite understand what they meant. Assigned, my understanding is organised, to be or do something with structure or form. Pooling, as far as knitting with hand dyed yarn is concerned is […]
Why not change a jumper into a cardigan? If you have spent months knitting a jumper, the thought of taking a pair of scissors and cutting it from hem to neckband can be daunting. Fear not. With a little preparation, […]
To add colour to a previously knitted item, Swiss darning is perfect. Swiss darning or duplicate stitch as it is sometimes known, can be used to strategically place a pre-designed motif to reflect the wearer’s personality. Swiss darning can be […]
Depending on how much yarn there is to spare, more than just a few can be used to edge a lampshade or a poncho in one colour or a rainbow of colours. Why not attach several to a clip and […]
Now is the time to start a project that will be appreciated in winter. An extra layer is a must but what do you do when an extra layer is not enough and those pinkies are frozen? The answer is thrums. A thrum is a narrow wad of fleece, fashioned into a shape that becomes part of the knitting fabric.
