How eco-friendly are natural dyes for yarns?
Have you ever wondered how eco-friendly natural dyes are for dyeing yarn at home? Maybe you’d like to learn a little more about natural dyeing? In today’s post I’m going to do just that! We … read more ›
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Colourfast natural dyes – How long do the colours last?
Have you ever wondered about how long natural dyes last? Maybe you’d like to learn a little more about natural dye fixatives? In today’s post I’m going to do just that! We will explore how … read more ›
Simple beginner natural dyeing workshops you will really love
Ever wanted to learn natural dyeing but thought it was going to be lots of hassle at home? Today I want to dispel that myth once and for all so that you can enjoy the … read more ›
Why luxury British yarn is a more sustainable choice for your knitting
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 ›
One Skein Knitting Patterns you will love for autumn!
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 ›
How Easy is it to dye wool yarn with Calendula flowers?
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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Join me on a July Dye Garden tour with a difference!
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
