by Joy | Feb 10, 2022 | 4ply yarns, project bags, self striping sock yarn
This week’s shop update is about self striping sock yarn. I’m a huge fan of yarns where the colours stripe as you knit socks and mitts. They’re great fun to work with and they’re perfect for projects where you don’t have to concentrate....
by Joy | Jun 9, 2021 | laceweight yarns, mini skeins, project bags, shop update
Happy Pride? Or not so happy huge corporations plastering flags on everything in an attempt to look like they care? Pride month has become a massive commercial opportunity, and I guess that calling it rainbow washing wouldn’t be too far off the mark.Pride was a...
by Joy | Jun 2, 2021 | 4ply yarns, notions, project bags, shop update
For 2021 it looks like we’ll be holidaying at home. Holiday accommodation that doesn’t look like something from a low budget horror film is either booked until 2022 or so expensive that it’s just not worth it. I’m always happy to be at home....
by Joy | Dec 1, 2020 | 4ply yarns, knitting, notions, project bags
Happy December. If you’re looking for a present for a knitter we’ve got some great suggestions for you whether you’re looking for stocking fillers (or stocking stuffers as they seem to have become!) or something bigger. These presents are ready...
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...
Recent Comments