Spinning
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Wool’s Journey: From Fleece to Finished Yarn
The story of wool is one of transformation, creativity, and tradition. Every skein of yarn tells a tale, beginning with a flock of sheep grazing on the hills and fields. In this post, we’ll explore the fascinating journey that wool takes from fleece to finished yarn, with a special focus on the sustainable practices we…
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The Versatile Llanwenog Sheep: A Heritage Breed with Exceptional Wool
The Llanwenog sheep, a charming and versatile breed hailing from the lush landscapes locally here in West Wales, is a testament to the enduring legacy of traditional farming practices. Known for their hardiness, docile nature, and exceptional wool, Llanwenog sheep have become a cherished breed among farmers and wool enthusiasts alike. In this blog post,…
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The first Makers Monday!!
So the crafting podcast is becoming weekly!! And on a Monday!! This will be a weekly round up of the crafting activities I get up to! This week’s round up can be found here
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Goodbye 2018… hello 2019
So I have made a couple of vlogs rounding up 2018 And a vlog about plans for 2019!!
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A wander round the wool museum
A little photo tour of the local (I love that it’s so close!!) Wool Museum!!
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Wonderwool 2018
So Saturday last Mum and I took the tribe of smalls to Wonderwool at Builth Wells!! I love this yarn show and have attended every year for the last ten plus!! Apart from the year William was born as him arriving and Wonderwool were just that wee bit too close in dates!! (He would have…
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Episode 13 show notes
Episode 13 Sunday 18th March So I’ve made it this far!!! Still got bump in tow!! Lots of little bits to tell you all about this week, some sections are a bit light on content this week, because we’ve had disturbed nap times due to toddler illness ( joyfully he threw up in the car…
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A crafty little update
Apologies I was due to podcast this weekend….. but I haven’t a the energy and b with all the visitors I haven’t had a chance to do as much….. However….. Some sneaky peeks…… at an A J Aviator hat (pattern from Made by Jacks Mum) made for Young Sir for next winter me thinks…….. or…
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Episode 11 show notes!!
Episode 11Monday 12th of February Only a week later than planned due to illness, starting with toddle chops and ending in all of us! Knitting One FO toddler socks New cast on…. Weasley sweater for me in Hayfield Aran bonus in purple Swatching for some new designs….. 1 shawl…. In Owl About Yarn Tibetan Owl….…
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Episode 10!
Episode 10 of the podcast Sunday 21st January Knitting: Finished James’ Vanilla socks Half finished some toddler socks for William, from my toddler sock pattern available on Rav, LoveKnitting and in the Etsy shop. Started knitting up a secret shawl pattern!!! Using RiverKnits Indian Giant Squirrel. First designed this shawl for my granny for James…