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The Gilded Cage Mitts are here!
I'm really excited to introduce my third pattern to the world. Say hello to the Gilded Cage Mitts - a cosy, unisex mitt pattern that runs from sizes S to...
The Gilded Cage Mitts are here!
I'm really excited to introduce my third pattern to the world. Say hello to the Gilded Cage Mitts - a cosy, unisex mitt pattern that runs from sizes S to...

Fibre Characteristics - Lustre
Welcome to another occasional blog series! In these posts, I'll be looking at terms for fibre characteristics, such as 'lustre', 'micron count', 'handle', etc. It can take a while to...
Fibre Characteristics - Lustre
Welcome to another occasional blog series! In these posts, I'll be looking at terms for fibre characteristics, such as 'lustre', 'micron count', 'handle', etc. It can take a while to...

Fibre in Focus - Wensleydale
Wensleydale sheep - they look so chilled out, with their loopy hair curling over their eyes. This is another breed that is difficult to misidentify, although other longwools such as...
Fibre in Focus - Wensleydale
Wensleydale sheep - they look so chilled out, with their loopy hair curling over their eyes. This is another breed that is difficult to misidentify, although other longwools such as...

Fibre in Focus - Bluefaced Leicester (BFL)
A look at the Bluefaced Leicester breed and the characteristics of its fleece.
Fibre in Focus - Bluefaced Leicester (BFL)
A look at the Bluefaced Leicester breed and the characteristics of its fleece.

Yarn weights explained
Confused about whether a yarn is sock weight or fingering weight? What about 4ply? 8ply? DK? This handy guide to yarn weights will enlighten you!
Yarn weights explained
Confused about whether a yarn is sock weight or fingering weight? What about 4ply? 8ply? DK? This handy guide to yarn weights will enlighten you!

Choosing a supported spindle
Tibetan or Russian? Metal or wood? Which weight or length? This helpful post takes the mystery out of choosing which type of supported spindle to buy.
Choosing a supported spindle
Tibetan or Russian? Metal or wood? Which weight or length? This helpful post takes the mystery out of choosing which type of supported spindle to buy.