Blog posts about yarn, knitting and fibre crafts
All about tech editing
Please note: this is an old blog post and I no longer offer tech editing services. I'm keeping this post available as I think there's...
Colourwork Consequences: knitting friendships
Knitting is often a solitary hobby; quiet, contemplative. But I’ve found that knitters tend to like other knitters – so we go to knit...
Fibre Focus: Flax Processing
As we’ve had some sunny days here in the UK recently, I’ve begun to think about projects for warmer weather and the fibres that are...
What can I do with scrap yarn? Jumbo knitting!
Anyone who has done a knitting project or two will know that you almost inevitably end up stockpiling lots of small quantities of left-over yarn –...
Introducing the Fernhill Hat
Since moving back to Bath I’ve been working regularly as resident Wool Person with Fernhill Farm, an eco-farm to the south-west of Bath. It’s so great to have...
Slow fashion: a hand-spun jumper
Rejecting fast fashion Probably in response to ‘fast fashion’ – the wasteful and damaging trends in cheap clothing – the term ‘slow fashion’ is cropping...
Taking time for enjoyment
I seem to have become one of those ‘always busy’ people, somehow. Multiple projects are in various stages of progress around my workroom; endless scrap...
Peak District scavenged yarn
Determinedly green hills, tumbling stone walls, beaten exposed rock and indispensable pubs – a short break in the Peak District was just what I needed...
Celebrating scarves
Recently a lot of my textiles work has centred around scarves. I've always loved scarves as an accessory; they can add interest to an otherwise...