I must go down to the sea again….
20 July, 2017
I grew up living by the coast in the north east of England and, now that I live in the Midlands, probably couldn’t be further
I grew up living by the coast in the north east of England and, now that I live in the Midlands, probably couldn’t be further
The British Knitting & Crochet Awards are run every year by Let’s Knit and Let’s Get Crafting magazines, and are widely recognised as the biggest
As usual, I have got far too many projects on the go at the same time. I have deep admiration for anyone who will not
Calling all sock knitters – March is Sockalicious with a massive 25% off DROPS sock yarns until 31st March. DROPS Fabel is a 4-stranded yarn
Isn’t it strange how sometimes your projects take on a similar theme? My theme this week is sampling different stitches. Last week I wanted to start
I love meeting the lovely customers who come to my wool shop but appreciate that people can sometimes struggle to get to the shop for one
That is rarely the question as far as I’m concerned as I’ll knit whenever I get the chance. However, this was the question that was
My heart goes out to all those affected by the Bastille Day massacre in Nice which has left 84 dead and many others fighting for their lives.
I love sock yarns – they make the most fantastic socks but are also good for lots of other projects, including baby clothes. The ‘smallness’
‘I love the versatility of sock wool and find it particularly useful for knitting baby clothes as it creates lovely fair-isle type patterns without lots
This issue includes twelve light and relaxed summer garments and accessories, perfect for the warmer months. The knits are worked in a variety of yarns
The new issue of Laine Magazine is published on 7 March, packed full of spring-inspired knitting patterns. Here are a few suggestions of yarns that
This time last year a visitor came into the shop to ask if I knew anyone who could repair a crocheted blanket. It belonged to
Covid 19 has resulted in the cancellation of so many yarn shows this year but the magic of technology has enabled organisers to put on