Taking Care in Isolation
Taking care of ourselves in isolation has become vital now we are all effectively in lock-down in the UK and many other countries around the world. We need to make sure that as well as … read more ›
Author: Caroline Bawn
Keep Creative for your Wellbeing and Sanity!
First of all I hope that you and your loved ones are well and coping in this difficult and strange time for us all. I also give grateful thanks to all the health workers, lorry … read more ›
Ten Tansy Facts!
Ten facts you didn’t know about the common dye plant, Tansy…. In the middle ages it was eaten during Lent to commemorate the “bitter herbs” eaten by the Israelites. It may also have had the … read more ›
Planning My Dye Garden
At this time of year, as the days get longer again and hopefully the rain stops and we see the sun i look forward to planning my dye garden. I currently have a 2m square … read more ›
New for February!
February at Gorgeous Yarns Here at Gorgeous Yarns we are celebrating the month of Love with a new DIY Daylight Dye kit of the month. You can dye the yarn and make the scarf in … read more ›
Frangipani Guernsey 5ply
Have you ever thought about a heritage Gansey knit? Gorgeous Yarns stocks Frangipani Guernsey 5 ply yarn; the perfect quality yarn to knit a “Gansey” or “Guernsey” jumper. This premium yarn comes in a range … read more ›
Events in 2020
Where are we going in 2020? Here are our events in 2020, I hope you will be able to come along and see our Gorgeous Yarns for yourself. We have a new stand layout and … read more ›
Happy New Project!A DIY Daylight Dye Kit.
DIY Daylight Dye Kits contain all you need to hand dye your own skein of Gorgeous Yarn with colours inspired by a winter sunset. All natural dye stuffs, mineral mordant and full instructions and pattern, plus surprise free gift!
Slowing Down and Mindfulness.
Slowing Down and Mindfulness is the first blog of a series written for Gorgeous Yarns by Lucy Partridge of Ramsical Creations. We are all too aware that our lives are increasingly busy and that we … read more ›
#bigbottombag comes to town!
The #bigbottombag has arrived at Gorgeous Yarns! Can you tell we’re a teeny bit excited? This fabulous crochet project was designed by my friend Tamsin Pascoe, aka crochet-maid using our Nurturing Fibres Eco-Fusion DK yarn. … read more ›
Frangipani Guernsey 5 ply, a premium yarn
Gorgeous Yarns are very proud to stock Frangipani Guernsey 5 ply yarn. It is a 100% British premium heritage yarn, from sheep to your needles. Spun and dyed in Yorkshire into 250g and 500g cones. … read more ›
Look What’s New, 100% recyclable mail bags
After several months of research and testing, I’m pleased to say we now have 100% recyclable mail bags. You may remember earlier in the year I tested some brown paper mail bags. They were ideal … read more ›
Presentation to a Patients’ group
Caroline presented a talk to PiRAtes, a patients’ group in Cornwall for patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis and grip problems. Caroline, who after many years as an Occupational Therapist, set up her own business www.gorgeousyarns.co.uk specialising in luxury … read more ›
Golden Daffodils in Cornwall in the Spring
Golden daffodils are so much part of a Cornish spring. The fields, gardens and hedgerows are full of them! By far my favourite are the large all yellow ones, they are so joyful dancing in … read more ›
A Recent Article for Toby’s Gardenfest
Natural Dyes, Colour all around you. Throughout history, since weaving textiles became common, people have used natural dyes to create colourful garments. People in medieval times would not have worn the dull browns we might … read more ›
Events in 2019
We are going to be busy in 2019 with these events throughout the year. We hope you can come along and say Hello! If you are a newsletter reader you will get a free gift … read more ›
