FAQ, frequently asked questions
There are about 5 FAQ that customers at shows ask me. I thought it might be useful to answer them here as it’s unlikely there will be any “real” shows this year for you to … read more ›
Author: Caroline Bawn
After Lockdown and returns policy
What is your Returns Policy at Gorgeous Yarns? Although Lockdown is being eased and you are able to shop on the high street again, we are still busy working. We are happy to accept returned … read more ›
How are you?
It feels such a long time since I checked in with you, how are you? Time seems to be doing strange things at the moment: on the one hand days and weeks seem to be … read more ›
Current projects and holiday plans.
Current projects and holiday plans! I suppose if nothing else the colours of my current projects are seaside-y! When I planned this post a couple of months ago, none of us could’ve predicted how our … read more ›
Are you Washing your Woollies?
Are you washing your woollies? Now the weather is better, you might be thinking about how to wash them before putting them away until the autumn. So what do you use? I have tried plenty, … read more ›
Mad about Madder
I’m a little bit mad about madder! It is such an easy to grow dye plant and gives a good range of colours; from dark brick red and brown, through rusty orange and peach to … read more ›
Rituals and Relaxing
How are you coping with the lockdown? Are you feeling OK or are you struggling a bit like me? I find that when I’m feeling anxious, its even more important to maintain my daily rituals … read more ›
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 ›
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 ›
