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Thoughts on Super Chunky Yarns.

by Becca Tansley

Thoughts on Super Chunky Yarns.

In which Becca considers the importance of spin in a yarn, and why giant yarns might not be all that.
Posted in caution, extreme knitting, fleece tops, giant knitting, giant wool, giant yarn, knitting, pilling, plying, roving, roving yarns, spinning, wool

How we choose the yarns we sell.

by Becca Tansley

How we choose the yarns we sell.

In which Becca explains the thinking behind the yarns and goods that we stock.
Posted in animal welfare, crochet, ethical yarns, fairtrade, hand dyed, handmade, knitting, locally made, natural fibres, networking, spinning

Wonderful Wool Day 2017

by Becca Tansley

Wonderful Wool Day 2017

In which Becca thinks about this year's event.
Posted in cake, crochet, hand dyed, hand made, knitting, spinning, vegan, wool fair, woolly gathering, workshops, yarn bowls

Another outing.

by Becca Tansley

Another outing.

 Yarn shows are a great way for small yarn businesses to show their stuff to a new audience that much is for certain. These events are also a great...
Posted in crochet, knitting, networking, spinning, wool fair, woolly gathering, workshops, yarn fair

Settling in.

by Becca Tansley

Settling in.

Time passes rather quickly doesn't it! Scarily so sometimes, or maybe it's just because we're having fun... The new unit is proving to be a big suc...
Posted in classes, crochet, fairisle, groups, knitting, spinning, steeking, wool fiddlers, workshops