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What is Cat & Sparrow all about?

We love to use natural, sustainably sourced fibres, with a focus on British wool. We also stock tools and useful bits that we would love to own ourselves!

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Notions Bag - Peonies

Notions Bag - Peonies

Notions Bag - Peonies

$15.00 USD
$15.00 USD
Tools and Notions - 3D Printed Turkish Spindles

Tools and Notions - 3D Printed Turkish Spindles

Tools and Notions - 3D Printed Turkish Spindles

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Blog posts

  • Pink yarn wrapped around an inch gauge, with a crochet hook.

    Selecting yarn for a project - yarn weights exp...

    Confused about whether a yarn is sock weight or fingering weight? What about 4ply? 8ply? DK? Not sure which knitting needle size to use? This handy guide to yarn weights...

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    Selecting yarn for a project - yarn weights exp...

    Confused about whether a yarn is sock weight or fingering weight? What about 4ply? 8ply? DK? Not sure which knitting needle size to use? This handy guide to yarn weights...

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  • A turkish spindle wrapped with hand-spun yarn, lying on a bed of turquoise fibre.

    Turkish Spindle Tips

    Crikey! I'm on fire this week. I've been meaning to make a video for people who'd like a simple guide to getting started on a drop spindle, and specifically on...

    Turkish Spindle Tips

    Crikey! I'm on fire this week. I've been meaning to make a video for people who'd like a simple guide to getting started on a drop spindle, and specifically on...

  • A neat pile of hand-knitted sweaters in neutral coloured wool.

    Selecting Yarn for a Project - Fibre Content

    How understanding fibre content can help you select the perfect yarn for your project.

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    Selecting Yarn for a Project - Fibre Content

    How understanding fibre content can help you select the perfect yarn for your project.

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  • Two Russian spindles lying on a bed of unspun fibre, next to a small wooden bowl.

    Fibre for Beginners

    Which fibres are great for beginner spinners to use?  This post explores what you should look for, and suggests some fibres to get you started.

    Fibre for Beginners

    Which fibres are great for beginner spinners to use?  This post explores what you should look for, and suggests some fibres to get you started.

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