Out of the Woods
Well, after having rabbited on about the 'new normal', I got lost in the woods. I've spent the last week grappling with confusion and malaise. I'm sure I'm not alone - a lot of people I've spoken to are really struggling to get things done, to lift themselves out of a funk brought on by a lack of control and routine, coupled with financial uncertainty and fear for loved ones, strangers and the future. I read somewhere that what we are all grieving for how things were. It's taken me a good few days to reconcile my own extraordinary luck - I live in a lovely house, my family is so far safe and well, we have access to fresh, nutritious food - with the fact that I'm struggling. That disconnect put me in a dark place. It's like eating despair cake with guilt icing and a side order of 'You suck'. Tasty.
So, I've spent most of the past week alternately avoiding and devouring the news, doing crosswords, planning new knitting projects and writing to-do lists. I love to-do lists. They're like little signposted paths out of the woods. So, here are a couple of things that are coming up on Cat & Sparrow in the next few days:
Crochet kits: I've loved Fay Dashper-Hughes crochet designs for some time now. They're stylish, simple and fantastically wearable. I will be putting up kits for two of her patterns - Arria and Basalt - which both suit Lone Ranger 4ply perfectly. The kits will be available online from Tuesday 21st April.
Eco-warrior Sock: Sustainability and consideration for the environment are both very important to me, and are vital elements in the selection of the fibres and yarns I sell. I'm really delighted to announce that I'm offering a new sock yarn base. It's super strong, very soft, made from British wool and spun in the UK. It's a mix of Bluefaced Leicester and Tencel - a cellulose fibre that is made using a closed-loop process that eliminates any pollution and waste. I'll be adding it to the shop in time for virtual Wonderwool at the weekend - 24/25 April. Which leads me to:
Virtual Wonderwool: I'm so delighted to be taking part in this. Wonderwool is one of my favourite wool shows to go to. I will really, really miss it this year, but the fantastic organisers are creating a virtual event over on their Facebook group. You'll be able to browse vendors offerings and get a taste of the wonderful array of yarn, fibre and made goods available.
I hope you're all keeping well and safe. XX
So, I've spent most of the past week alternately avoiding and devouring the news, doing crosswords, planning new knitting projects and writing to-do lists. I love to-do lists. They're like little signposted paths out of the woods. So, here are a couple of things that are coming up on Cat & Sparrow in the next few days:
Crochet kits: I've loved Fay Dashper-Hughes crochet designs for some time now. They're stylish, simple and fantastically wearable. I will be putting up kits for two of her patterns - Arria and Basalt - which both suit Lone Ranger 4ply perfectly. The kits will be available online from Tuesday 21st April.
Eco-warrior Sock: Sustainability and consideration for the environment are both very important to me, and are vital elements in the selection of the fibres and yarns I sell. I'm really delighted to announce that I'm offering a new sock yarn base. It's super strong, very soft, made from British wool and spun in the UK. It's a mix of Bluefaced Leicester and Tencel - a cellulose fibre that is made using a closed-loop process that eliminates any pollution and waste. I'll be adding it to the shop in time for virtual Wonderwool at the weekend - 24/25 April. Which leads me to:
Virtual Wonderwool: I'm so delighted to be taking part in this. Wonderwool is one of my favourite wool shows to go to. I will really, really miss it this year, but the fantastic organisers are creating a virtual event over on their Facebook group. You'll be able to browse vendors offerings and get a taste of the wonderful array of yarn, fibre and made goods available.
I hope you're all keeping well and safe. XX