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Patterns for handspun part 2: Contrasting yarn
I still can’t seem to spin anything lighter than Aran/Worsted weight. So the yardage I get from a 100g braid of fibre is going to be pretty low. As I mentioned in my first post on Patterns for...
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Patterns for handspun part 3: Layering garments
The likelihood that you’ll reach your hand into the stash and come up with a sweater-weight of wool is highly unlikely. It’s more likely to find you have enough for a shawl or a cowl, and that would be...
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Patterns for handspun part 4: Modular knitting patterns
So far in this series, I’ve covered different ways to make the most out of small amounts of yarn, combining it with commercial yarn, or combining it with other handspun. In this final post, I wanted to...
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Colours for KnitBritish’s Hap-pening!
I have NO business doing this, but I made an impulse to purchase wool for the Knit British Hapalong, (Hap-KAL?) A hap is usually a square shawl, more like a blanket you can cuddle someone up in. Here’s...
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An Irish yarn for St Patrick’s Day
With the Euro having reached parity with the USD and today being St Patrick’s Day, I’m hoping some knitters are considering a trip to Ireland. One of the most active threads on the Ireland Ravelry...
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The Life Changing Magic of Stashbusting
I recognize that writing a blog post belies my struggles with decluttering. Why am I at the computer and not elbow-deep in stash? Well I didn’t accumulate the stash in one day, so this isn’t going to...
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How to KonMari your yarn stash (part 2!)
I love the KonMari method. In the previous post, I mentioned how I started sorting through my stash. I mainly wanted to do this because I know I have too much for me right now and I’m worried that my...
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Yarn review: Lyonesse by Blacker Yarns a linen-wool blend
I was very pleased when Sonja of Blacker Yarns offered to send me sample skeins of their new Lyonesse yarn to review, and I’m delighted to share a review with you. I was given two samples to play with:...
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Review of Creativebug – fun friendly quick online learning
Creativebug feels like Pinterest come to life. Short, bite-sized snackable tutorials, curated and quick. This makes it feel fun, friendly and light. Most of the creative online learning platforms I’m...
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Review of Fenella – a lovely yarn by Susan Crawford Vintage
I took a class at Edinburgh Yarn Festival with Hazel Tindall to learn fair-isle colour work. I liked my little cuff I created that day, but I sensed that I wasn’t quite ready to dive into making my...
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How much scaffolding does your creative class or workshop need?
I’ve been very lucky to have gone to a few creative knitting and spinning workshops. Apparently, I’m obsessed with colour work, hence I’ve taken TWO classes on it! This of course led me to compare the...
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I decorate with sound
This post was inspired by listening to A Playful Day’s interview with Felicity Ford of Knitsonik. I recommend it highly! What a great adventure in sound, something I didn’t realize was so important. I...
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Hitofude Ryuu – a dragon in one stroke, and a nice cardigan
Hitofude is a popular cardigan pattern on Ravelry. It’s knit in one piece. What I didn’t know is that Hitofude Ryuu means “Dragon drawn with one stroke,” as you do. This is a Japanese calligraphy...
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Crafts in the UK will be disproportionately affected by Brexit
The first time I realised craft related businesses were going to be disproportionately affected by Brexit was on Hilltop Cloud’s recent newsletter, Katie assured customers that they shouldn’t feel...
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A simple spinning on a stick demo for shows
In my previous rant about the student spindle, I pointed out you’d be better off showing people to spin with a CD spindle, and showing them how simple it is to make one, than giving them a...
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What a treat at the Launch of #teacollection2 by @gingertwiststudio and...
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Tap when you knit? Use this cute finger protector.
I think Bernie (Bear in Sheep’s Clothing Yarn) isn’t the only knitter who taps when she knits. Once she showed me a welt in her index finger from where she taps on the needle as she knits. Like, a HOLE...
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The Woollinn Workshops!
I’m excited about Woollinn Dublin! After the success of YarnFolk Festival of Wool in August last year, it’s clear we need more woolly events on this island Ironically, it will take me as long to get...
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Exquisite Bangor at the Arts Night at North Down Museum
On Friday night, I joined the Arts Night at the Museum at North Down Museum, and it was loads of fun! I took part as a member of Boom Studios, and it was a blast. Participants could go around the...
View ArticleA Stash of One’s Own – a book review
If you love yarn and talking about it, I highly recommend the anthology “A Stash of One’s Own” by Clara Parkes. I listened to the audio version, and it’s been such a relaxing read (yeah, I call it...
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