Which stitch markers? Stitch markers are quite a personal thing! Some prefer a loop and dangly bead or charm which slide along your needle, some prefer a clip and charm, more useful for crochet to … read more ›
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 ›
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 ›
Hello! Would you like a custom workshop, just for you and a few friends? Perhaps you would like to learn to crochet, dye with natural colours, cast on, cast off and finishing techniques, knitting socks … read more ›
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 ›
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 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 ›
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 ›
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. 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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
Are you ready for more than the basics? Have you mastered the basics now? Happy to move on to new techniques like fancy cast on and off stitches? What about blocking and sewing up? All … read more ›
What Stitch shall I learn next? What stitch shall I learn next? Hopefully, you are beginning to feel confident about the basic skills of casting on and off, and simple stitches like knit and purl, … read more ›
Do you read knitting or crochet? What I mean is, can you read patterns happily, and look at your work to spot the mistakes and then put them right? If you aren’t sure about your … read more ›
As the spring dye plant growing season comes closer, I can’t help but feel the urge to get out into the garden again. Today on the blog I thought it would be nice to talk … read more ›
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 ›
