by Joy | Nov 3, 2022 | gifts
A collection of christmas gift ideas for knitters and crocheters. Some of these come from our shop. Most come from other small businesses. Links will take you to individual shops. Before you start clicking on lovely things a word about posting dates. Right now there...
by Joy | Nov 10, 2021 | gifts, making
Weaving on a little circular loom is a great way to use up those last bits of yarn. The ones that you keep because it’s lovely yarn but there’s not really enough to do much with? They’re perfect for a project like this. Our circular loom kits come in...
by Joy | Oct 27, 2021 | 4ply yarns, colour inspiration, gifts, knitting, patterns
Sometimes the best things in life are simple and free! The Super Simple Cowl is an easy and quick knit that takes 50 grams / 200 meters of 4ply yarn and 25 grams / 210 meters of Moonbroch. The cowl is knitted on 5.5mm circular needles (so no seams and only 2 ends to...
by Joy | Nov 23, 2020 | gifts, mini skeins, project bags, shop update
We’ve added new cotton project bags to the shop – and these would make a lovely Chistmas gift. Embroidered by us on cotton bags that are both organic and Fairtrade, our Baa Humbug sheep is perfect whether you love Christmas or would be happy for it to be...
by Joy | Oct 30, 2020 | gifts, project bags, shop update
We’re lucky enough to live fairly near ScrapStuff – a brilliant reclaim site which finds new homes for all kinds of things and stops them from becoming landfill. You’re never quite sure what’s going to be there when you go. Our last visit was because we...
by Joy | Apr 3, 2020 | gifts, notions
It’s fair to say that my job is tough on my hands. I spend lots of time with my hands in water or handling damp yarn, and unless I’m careful my hands suffer. Given the extra hand washing and hand sanitising that we’re all doing right now I suspect...
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