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 ›
Its all been about colour this past week for me! I have been doing an experiment with mordants (the simple mineral chemicals I use to make the natural dyes “stick” to yarn) to see if … read more ›
Summertime knitting and crochet should be easy and relaxing, nothing too complicated or tricky when its hot. I don’t know about you, but I also don’t enjoy knitting or crocheting with wool either in the … read more ›
Hello again friends! Sunshine days are here and summer holidays are on the horizon. Are you going away on holiday, or like us, staying at home and having day trips out? We are very lucky … read more ›
Come and See us! Gorgeous Yarns will be at Toby’s GardenFest, Powderham castle in Devon this weekend. Come and see us, browse our Gorgeous Yarns and treat yourself to some soft and smooshy loveliness! Although … read more ›
We have lots of spring news for you at Gorgeous Yarns HQ! What’s our news? The sunny weather this weekend seems to be saying spring is finally here! I’m getting ready for the 2 spring … read more ›
How to Wear Purple? Its a question I often get asked, and its a tricky question! Purple has many shades and tones, and a lot about how to wear purple depends on whether the base … read more ›
Knitting and crochet are good for your brain, its official. An article in the Telegraph this weekend discussed the benefits of creative activities for patients with memory problems and Dementias. Its very timely too because … read more ›
Hello again friends! Sunshine days are here and summer holidays are on the horizon. Are you going away on holiday, or like us, staying at home and having day trips out? We are very lucky … read more ›
What shall I make next? Its a question I’m asking myself a lot at the moment. A better question would probably be “what shall I finish next before I start anything else”? ! (Where’s the … read more ›
