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 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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
Did you know Gorgeous Yarns is on Etsy too? We have had a shop there for a while, and I recently decided this is the best place to showcase and sell my natural plant dyed … read more ›
Our hands are amazing don’t you think? The movements, shapes and actions they make everyday, without us even thinking about it. I have been especially thinking about hands this week for several reasons: I was … read more ›
Hello 2019! Here at Gorgeous Yarns we have lots of plans for this year, I hope you have had chance to read the newsletter for more details. Our plans include a regular once a month … read more ›
Feedback from participants of a Learn To Crochet workshop on 26/05/18 QUOTE ONE – Participant of Workshop I was a complete beginner to crocheting, in Caroline’s relaxed and informal workshop I managed to learn the … read more ›
Whats new at Gorgeous Yarns? Hello Friends. I am very pleased to tell you that we now have Purely Gorgeous Aran back in stock, this time its a sumptuous 50:50 blend of Merino and Alpaca, … read more ›
We had a fun weekend at Forde Abbey and Toby’s Harvest Fest. Here are a few photos of what we got up to….!
Hello! Would you like a custom workshop, just for you and a few friends? Perhaps you would like to learn to crochet, dye with natural colours, cast on, cast off and finishing techniques, knitting socks … read more ›
Gorgeous Yarns are on the road again this autumn with an exciting series of events. We hope you can come and say hello and see our Gorgeous Yarns for yourself. Here are the events: … read more ›
What shall I make this autumn? Here at Gorgeous Yarns we have a variety of project kits to make all sorts of different things! Each makes a perfect gift in itself, or made up, also … read more ›
Couldn’t we all do with a bit of daily Calm? In these days when we are all rushing around, so busy and life seems to go faster and faster….. Yoga is having a real revival, … read more ›
Beaches and Blankets! What a lovely thought. I have a lovely recipe book called Red Velvet and Chocolate Heartache which is still available from an online Mega Store. It has a recipe for Beach and … read more ›
Social Media is everywhere, all the time, whether we like it or not! Now some of you may already be asking me, why is she commenting on Social media when I expect her to chat … read more ›
