Why do I use British yarn? As a natural dyer and teacher I talk a lot about sustainability in the dye process with my students, especially when it comes to the plant stuff we use. … read more ›
Looking for new knitting patterns? Autumn is the perfect time to get your knitting needles out and start creating something new for your wardrobe. Today on the blog I’m going to share my favourite one … read more ›
Calendula flowers are easy to dye with! Keep on reading because today I want to show you some of my dyeing and the range of colour options you have when you dye with these beautiful … read more ›
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Ever wondered what a dye garden looks like and what sort of things you can grow here in the UK? Keep reading because today I will show you just how my dye garden is growing … read more ›
Solar dyeing is a fascinating and creative process. Wondering how easy it is to dye yarns and fabrics using the power of the sun? Keep reading as I share a quick and easy way to … read more ›
Come and see us! All being well with the pandemic and COVID restrictions, here are our events in 2021. JUNE 11-12/6/21 Toby’s Garden Festival at Powderham Castle in Devon. We will be there with a … read more ›
Knitting yarn – Find yourself wondering if you should buy wool instead of acrylic? Keep reading because I want to share my experiences and feelings about knitting with wool yarn. Before we start…. I am … read more ›
Ever wondered how a knitting shop selects its knitting yarns? Or how an independent label selects yarns directly from the mill? Keep reading because I’m going to share my guiding principles when selecting new knitting … read more ›
Do you have a pattern or project in mind and want to substitute your own choice of yarn? Perhaps you are designing something and want to calculate how much yarn you will need. Let me … read more ›
Are you struggling to find a more sustainable way to knit and are unsure which yarns to choose? Let me show you how….. Sustainability is a real buzz word at the moment but what does … read more ›
Its the little things that make a difference, don’t you find? Little things like please and thank you, little things like “hello, how are you” and a smile from a shop worker at the end … read more ›
Anyone who knows me knows I like to get organised well in advance! There are already Christmas special offers in the supermarkets so I figured I’m already a bit late!! Over the next few weeks … read more ›
Close your eyes and think what the colours of your life are? Blue eyed loved one, cappuccino with sprinkles, red roses, delicate green tea, pink apple blossom, rainbows, autumn leaves….? Years ago, I went to … read more ›
Feedback from participants of a Learn To Crochet workshop I was a complete beginner to crocheting, in Caroline’s relaxed and informal workshop I managed to learn the basics whilst being able to chat to other … read more ›
Are you creating for your own wellbeing? Someone said that to me several years ago as I began to develop Gorgeous Yarns and was getting a bit “bogged down”. It was valuable advice. I have … read more ›
Feedback from participants of a Learn To Crochet workshop I was a complete beginner to crocheting, in Caroline’s relaxed and informal workshop I managed to learn the basics whilst being able to chat to other … read more ›
