knitting
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The Wooly Harvest: Why Autumn Is the Perfect Time for Yarn
September wooly musings! About the yarn about the sheep and about the projects we choose!
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Woolcraft and the Art of Slowing Down
August often feels like a pause between seasons. The abundance of summer is still with us, yet there are subtle hints that autumn is waiting just around the corner. It is a time when many of us begin to think about new projects, cosy evenings, and the satisfaction of creating something by hand. Wool craft…
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June on the Smallholding: The Magic of a New Fleece Season
There is something deeply satisfying about June on the smallholding. The days stretch longer, the hedgerows burst into life, and the sheep stand contentedly in fields rich with summer grass. For us, June marks the beginning of a new wool journey. Many people don’t realise that every skein of yarn begins as a living fleece.…
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Shire Shenanigans: a new yarn club for 2026
Three Months • Three Colourways • Endless Cosy Adventures Welcome to the Shire Shenanigans Hobbit Sock Club, a three-month celebration of warmth, whimsy, and wool. Inspired by the gentle mischief and homely comforts of the Shire, this club is designed for makers who treasure slow living, soft socks, and stories woven into every stitch. Across…
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Pattern Spotlight: Lattice Hat and Lattice Socks
The Lattice Hat and Lattice Socks celebrate the beauty of simple texture in knitting. Using slipped stitches to create a woven, basket-like effect, these patterns offer an easy yet elegant way to add depth and interest to your knits. Designed for mindful makers, they showcase how minimal techniques can produce richly tactile results — perfect…
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Autumn Whispers & Knitting Rhythms
What has been happening in September, projects, dyeing and some sneaky peeks!!
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Discovering Glamorgan Sheep and Their Exceptional Wool
Introduction Warburton is our Glamorgan! She is NOT named after the bread! She is named for the rugby player and this is very apt!!! If she does not want her hooves trimmed she WILL take you out!!! In the verdant landscapes of Wales, a unique breed of sheep quietly thrives, contributing to the rich tapestry…
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The Magical Meanings of Colours – Choosing Yarn with Intention
When we reach for a ball of yarn, it can feel like a simple act of instinct. Something about that shade of green, or the warmth of that soft gold, just calls to us. But what if our colour choices are more than aesthetic? What if the colours we knit with carry deeper meaning –…
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Pattern Spotlight: Miriam and Bernadette Shawls
Inspiration Every stitch begins with a story. The Miriam Shawl The Miriam Shawl was designed as a gentle first step into shawl knitting. Its simple stitches and soft ruffled edge are like ripples spreading outwards on a calm pond—easy to follow, calming to knit, and soothing to wear. Miriam’s story is rooted in friendship: she…
