Yarn shows this autumn
Yarn shows this autumn are back in full swing. Are you going to any? Yarn shows are like tempting sweetie shops for most knitters and it can be easy to get distracted. Do you ever … read more ›
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Yarn shows, what to look for….
Yarn shows are Back! Hooray! Yarn shows are back, and in person again after a couple of years of no yarn shows or virtual shows only. Several shows have already taken place this year, including … read more ›
Events in 2023
Events in 2023 are starting to get written into my diary, here’s what’s happening: As events in 2023 are confirmed, I’ll update this page. So far these events are confirmed and I will be attending … 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 ›
Another Happy Birthday Gorgeous Yarns!
Another Happy Birthday Gorgeous Yarns, 3 today! I’m delighted to say Another Happy Birthday Gorgeous Yarns! 3 years ago Mr Gorgeous and I set off on this business adventure, and its been a dream come … read more ›
Purely Gorgeous Colours, Come and See
Our Purely Gorgeous Colours are here! Available from the website from tomorrow, in a range of 10 gorgeous semi-solid colours. From dark Damson Wine purple, through Briar Rose to Azure and Woodsmoke Grey, all the … read more ›
Colours of Spring and new yarns coming soon!
Colours of Spring The colours of spring are bright and abundant here in Cornwall. I love this time of year, the fields all around are dazzling with the yellow of the daffodils that missed being … read more ›
Mysteries of Yarn and other stories…
Mysteries of Yarn – I mean that skein that has lost its label so you don’t quite know what it is or how much there is; or the hand spun yarn that you bought at … read more ›
Look for Colour in Grey Days with Gorgeous Yarns
In these grey January days I have to look for colour or everything becomes a monochrome palette with little to offer respite until the daffodils, snowdrops and crocuses appear in the garden and the Daphne … read more ›
Ready for the Advent CAL
Hi, I’m getting ready for the Advent CAL! I did a crochet a-long last year in the 24 days of advent and found it gave me an hour of peace to look forward to each … read more ›
Hand Dyed and Lovely!
Hand Dyed and lovely! I had a great time at the StitchFest SW show in Totnes last weekend with my friend Steph Thornton of Perran Yarns. We both enjoyed the show very much and commented … read more ›
Do you take your old bag knitting?
Do you take an old bag knitting? Yes, OK, that’s a personal question! I was thinking about all the project bags that were on the table at our last knit and natter/crochet and catch up … read more ›
What’s your Favourite Colour?
I love the colour Teal, its bright and vibrant, modern and fresh. Time for Teal yarns are now for sale in our webshop, and all proceeds go to the Target Ovarian Cancer charity. Do you worry about using colour, especially if its bright? How do you blend or contrast with it? Have a look at the blog, and explore the links attached to see how colours can be used to maximum effect to create the look you want.
