KETTLE YARN CO. AT EDINBURGH YARN FESTIVAL
EYF is finally upon us next week! It is super easy to find me at Stand M2 this year. When you first get past the ticket stand head straight into the hall towards the bar, look to your left before the second entrance.
I've hand dyed some new special colours for all of you attending. Don't worry if you can't make, it as I'll have all of these colours for you online as pre-orders as well!
Amber Wheat Mitts
Introducing the next gorgeous design in Sarah Shepherd’s stunning Amber Wheat collection, joining the hat released a few weeks ago. Shown here in Amber, the lace shows off Northiam’s wonderful stitch definition and makes for some hardwearing but super soft, warm accessories to keep you cosy all winter. Small-batch Northiam uses the softest British Bluefaced … Continue reading Amber Wheat Mitts
Amber Wheat Hat
A swirl of simple lace crowns Amber Wheat, a new group of patterns in Northiam DK by Sarah Shepherd. Shown here in Amber, the yarn gives the lace wonderful definition and creates gorgeously soft, warm accessories to keep you cosy all winter. Part of a larger collection, the hat and mitts are the first of a grouping … Continue reading Amber Wheat
A few words on inclusivity
I have been struggling to find the time to process my strong emotions over the lack of inclusive representation in our community and draft something that doesn’t sound trite after the discussions we’ve all been having and seeing online. The idea that I am supporting hatred and ignorance by not speaking up is not ok … Continue reading A few words on inclusivity
A Little Monsoon Rain
‘Estonian gathered stitches as rain, trickling down a window pane. A deluge uniting earth and sky.’ Mary-Anne Mace‘s frothy new Beyul Singles and Hythe Monsoon Rain shawl features simple textured stitch patterns worked in bands that culminate in an eye catching lace border. Choose complimentary colours for an elegant wrap, or contrasting colours for a statement piece. … Continue reading A Little Monsoon Rain
Monsoon Rain and new yarn!
There are three new yarns in shop this week! I’ve dyed Islington fingering in gentle ballerina peach Pirouette and wine-y Cranberry. Baskerville Sumac, Beyul Singles Villanelle, Hythe Avocado dyed and Islington Pirouette I couldn’t resist brewing a few skeins of avocado dyed Hythe kid silk for the lovely shawl release below. There are only 12 skeins available of the … Continue reading Monsoon Rain and new yarn!
Centaurea – a new design
Showcasing Kettle Yarn Co. Northiam DK, my new Centaurea mitts are a quick project with a simple, easy to remember stitch pattern. Fun nupps and slipped stitches add extra warmth to keep your hands cosy on cold days straight through to summer. Choose from 11 colours of super soft Northiam DK, British Bluefaced Leicester in … Continue reading Centaurea – a new design
Journey to Beyul
Introducing a new jumper in Beyuk DK named…BEYUL! Designed by Polish designer Justyna Lorkowska, aka @letesknits, this gorgeous sweater is a boxy, top down beauty of a knit. This this beautiful top down jumper has simple ribbing at the neck and stockinette with a lovely simple lace and ribbing detail on the body. Isn’t it glorious? I … Continue reading Journey to Beyul