Easy Solar Dyeing: how to get started
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 ›
News
Events in 2021
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 ›
5 Benefits of Knitting with Wool
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 ›
How I source knitting yarns with you in mind.
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 ›
How to work out how much knitting yarn you need for your project
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 ›
Knitting Yarn : How can you be more sustainable?
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….
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 ›
Thinking about Christmas gifts already?!
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 ›
The Colours of your Life
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 for Gorgeous Yarns
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 ›
Creating for your own Well-being
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 ›
Comfort and familiarity in what we do
There is real comfort in familiarity don’t you think? Perhaps it’s using my favourite mug for my morning cuppa, or having 10 minutes to read before I switch off the light at night. Following my … read more ›
What this means to me…Why I care…
Yesterday I was chatting to a friend with a distanced coffee. We were talking about her business and Gorgeous yarns, and also some of the emotional reasons we do what we do. We realised that … read more ›
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 ›
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 ›
