Blog posts about yarn, knitting and fibre crafts

I designed a Westcountry collection of knitting patterns using only local British wool - Episode 66 of the Marina Skua Podcast

I designed a Westcountry collection of knitting patterns using only local British wool - Episode 66 of the Marina Skua Podcast

An introduction to From This Land: A Westcountry Collection, my now published collection of unisex knitting patterns made using local British wool. Patreon – subscribe for bonus content,...

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New Mendip 4-Ply, with pattern ideas!

New Mendip 4-Ply, with pattern ideas!

It's been a long time coming, but at last I've got together a lovely collection of Mendip 4-Ply in the shop! As well as the existing...

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Cordage Socks – a close look

Cordage Socks – a close look

I've recently published the Cordage Socks pattern, and thought I'd give a little look at the details and construction. I've really enjoyed wearing my pair round...

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New Caia Baby Alpaca colours!

New Caia Baby Alpaca colours!

Sourcing local fibre It's been a little over a year since I released my Caia Baby Alpaca yarn in five variegated colours. I found a...

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Out of the Dark Make-Along: join in!

Out of the Dark Make-Along: join in!

As we welcome 2020, I'm looking forward to the lengthening days of spring. Soon the sparkly decorations all will have come down, leaving us (at...

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Episode 15 of the Podcast – Squash bragging, Making Stories, blending different fibres

Episode 15 of the Podcast – Squash bragging, Making Stories, blending different fibres

In this episode I show off a few FOs: squash we grew this year, a couple of pairs of socks and my new pattern, the...

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Episode 14 of the Podcast – Waterhouse Collection, woad dyeing, late summer garden update

Episode 14 of the Podcast – Waterhouse Collection, woad dyeing, late summer garden update

In this episode I talk about The Waterhouse Collection of Mendip 4-Ply hand-dyed yarn; my recently-finished hand-spun jumper; a colourwork hat I've designed and am...

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Episode 13 of the Podcast – A giveaway, dyeing with calendula, resources for designers

Episode 13 of the Podcast – A giveaway, dyeing with calendula, resources for designers

In this episode of the podcast I talk about my current knitting projects, recent pattern releases, plans for a new design, and dyeing with calendula...

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New patterns: Aspis hat and Tildearth cowl!

New patterns: Aspis hat and Tildearth cowl!

 I'm really excited to share a couple of my recent self-published knitting patterns, the Aspis hat and Tildearth cowl! Both designs use similar weights of yarn (heavy DK/light...

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