Blog posts about yarn, knitting and fibre crafts

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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Dyeing with woad – Salt extraction method

Dyeing with woad – Salt extraction method

This year I've got into gardening in a big way, partially inspired by my wish to grow my own dye plants. I have an abundance...

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A Bundle Dye Experiment – Colour from Foraged Plants

A Bundle Dye Experiment – Colour from Foraged Plants

Winter isn't a great time for foraging. It really isn't; plants are mostly dormant, and colour comes best from new leaves, fresh growth. But I'm...

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Garden Colour – Dyeing with Plants in Suburbia

Garden Colour – Dyeing with Plants in Suburbia

I've long been fascinated by plant dyes. It had also been a long time since I've used any until recently. For the first time as...

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