My Top 5 dye plants to start in the spring
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 ›
Natural Dye
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 ›
Events in 2022
As yarn events in 2022 are confirmed, I’ll update this page. So far these events are confirmed and I will be attending with my Gorgeous Yarns. Hope to see you this year! Unravel at Farnham … read more ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
Custom Workshops
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
Gorgeous Colours for Autumn, what’s your favourite?
Gorgeous Colours for Autumn. What do you think of the Pantone London gorgeous colours for autumn 2017 ? I think there is something for everyone, and I like the way several colours can be combined … 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 ›
Happy day, Dye with nettles! How I did it.
I have had a happy day, I made dye with nettles from the garden and dyed some Polwarth yarn (on the left) and merino yarn. Its fascinating to see how the yarns, both 100% wool … 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 ›
