What’s New at Gorgeous Yarns?
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 ›
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Forde Abbey Fun!
We had a fun weekend at Forde Abbey and Toby’s Harvest Fest. Here are a few photos of what we got up to….!
Gorgeous Yarns and Events this Autumn, 2018
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?
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 ›
Calm is the message, pass it on!
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
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 and all that jazz!
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 ›
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 ›
