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Wool Super Sale

May is a fantastic month to be a knitter, crocheter or even just a yarn-hoarder as for the whole of the month you get a

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Crochet for your Valentine

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and love is in the air. This is the perfect excuse to enter the lovely world of Ricorumi

Summer Days and Nights

When the weather is fine Then you know it’s the time For lounging about with your crochet I love the glorious summer weather we’re having

Taking the temperature

On January 1st I started a year-long project – a Temperature Blanket. The general idea about a temperature blanket is that you knit or crochet

…and in with the new

In yesterday’s post I talked about two 2017 projects that are still in progress (and I didn’t even mention the numerous lonely single socks waiting

On with the old…..

there is an old superstition amongst Gansey knitters that if a Gansey is not finished by midnight on 31 December it needs to be unravelled

My latest obsession

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

Sampler Time

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

Give peace a chance

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.

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Laine Issue 25: Yarn Suggestions

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

An amazing blanket repair

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

LeicestersInstaYarnShow

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