Crochet and Colour for projects
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, and the knitting is easy!
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 ›
Sunshine days and summer holidays
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!
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 ›
Spring News from Gorgeous Yarns
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 ›
Wear Purple and support World Epilepsy Day
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!
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 ›
You put Love in Every Stitch
You put love in every stitch. That’s what my Gran used to tell me, especially during my moments of frustration when I was learning to knit, or tackling a new pattern. Do you know what, … read more ›
A little of what you fancy does you good!
I think a little of what you fancy does you good! I’ve been seeing so much yellow in the fashion magazines, on the high street and even in the fields of daffodils round here, I … read more ›
Love is all you need, and yarn!
Love is all you need! That’s what The Beatles told us, long before Gorgeous Yarns was a twinkle in my eye! On Valentine’s Day, Love may be all you need, but a gorgeous yarn to … read more ›
Yellow is the on trend colour!
Yellow is the on trend colour! Yellow is THE colour this year! Its in all the shops and fashions, ranging from golden daffodil yellow, pale primrose to mustard and honey. Yellow can be a … read more ›
Creating Colour on dull days.
Creating Colour on Dull days…. I’ve been creating more colour and its helped brighten these dull days. The endless rain, dark clouds and windy weather we have been having here in Cornwall has been quite … read more ›
Happy New Year, old friends and new!
Happy New Year! Gorgeous Yarns has lots planned for this new year: new shows to go to, new patterns and designs hot off the needles, a new pattern appearing in a magazine, new plant dye … read more ›
Old Friends and New Ones to be made….
Old Friends and New… I’ve been meeting up with old friends and making new ones these past few weeks. Gorgeous Yarns has been at 3BagsFull in Liskeard, and last weekend at Kelly House for their … read more ›
The Best Made Plan, of mice, men or otherwise!
I like to plan! I have a planner and lots of lists, and it helps me stick to the tasks I have to do each day rather than frantically flitting about doing a lot of … read more ›
That’s about the size of it! Getting the right size.
How do I get the size for my project right so it fits me? I’m often asked this, and so I thought we could chat about choosing the right size garment for your body shape, … read more ›
