Blog posts about yarn, knitting and fibre crafts

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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Episode 42 of the Podcast: Wool socks old and new, knitting with British worsted yarns, misty autumn walks

Episode 42 of the Podcast: Wool socks old and new, knitting with British worsted yarns, misty autumn walks

A look at some of my knits from the last few months, including some new and upcoming designs.  Links: Patreon – subscribe for bonus content...

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Episode 41 of the Podcast: I'm back!

Episode 41 of the Podcast: I'm back!

After a few months' break, I'm back to work and recording videos! This is a quick dip-a-toe-in, with an update on some of my yarn and...

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Episode 40 of the Podcast – I'll be back!

Episode 40 of the Podcast – I'll be back!

A final, quick episode before I go on maternity leave for a few months. Thank you so much to everyone who's been watching my videos,...

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Live video Q&A

Live video Q&A

I took some questions via Instagram, messages and comments and did a live session answering them and others that came in via the chat. I talk...

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Episode 39 of the Podcast – Natural colours, alpaca knitting and a tiny bit of crochet

Episode 39 of the Podcast – Natural colours, alpaca knitting and a tiny bit of crochet

Autumn is settling in and I'm taking comfort in simple, cosy projects and muted, natural colours. I'm working with a lot of undyed alpaca yarn...

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How to dye wool fleece with onion skins

How to dye wool fleece with onion skins

Onion skins are a great natural dye – readily available and easy to work with. In this video I show you how I dye scoured...

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Episode 38 of the Podcast – Hibernating, baby knitting, designing cosy cables, and spinning scraps

Episode 38 of the Podcast – Hibernating, baby knitting, designing cosy cables, and spinning scraps

My hands have been super busy, so I have a lot of things to show you! There are a few upcoming accessory patterns that I've...

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