Slow Fashion October -What’s in your closet?
My latest me-made outfit! My recently finished Magnolia sweater knit in Northiam and Hythe yarns with @theassemblyline’s new Apron Dress pattern in @raystitch’s gorgeous Crossweave Linen in Fig. I wanted to support other local makers and businesses with this combo! I’ve been following along with Karen Templer’s great Slow Fashion October again this year and … Continue reading Slow Fashion October -What’s in your closet?
Sheer poetry with Villanelle… a warm avocado dyed speckle!
A new autumn speckle is in shop this week! Villanelle is painted on a naturally dyed avocado base in Beyul Singles. The warmth of the avocado is layered with juicy autumnal reds, purple and a hint of aqua for a cheerful skein to brighten up any project. Beyul Singles is a fingering weight Baby Yak, Silk and ethically sourced superwash Merino is super soft, light and … Continue reading Sheer poetry with Villanelle… a warm avocado dyed speckle!
Iara Variations and new Sketchbook
I introduced the Iara Shawl, A new spectacular shawl by @eastlondonknit a few weeks ago and thought I’d share my sample in new Northiam, non-superwash Bluefaced Leicester fingering with you! I’ve knit mine in a combination of, from top, Rosehip, Amber, Thistle, Swift and Caspian. Every time I look at the colours together it just … Continue reading Iara Variations and new Sketchbook
Get some Attitude (kits)
YARN | BOOKS | PROJECT BAGS | SHAWL PINS | SALE Introducing the aptly named Attitude cowl by Julie Debruex, otherwise known as designer extraordinaire Julie Knits in Paris! Some of you saw this beauty of a cowl at Knit With Attitude last month and got a chance to … Continue reading Get some Attitude (kits)
NEW Iara Shawl and New Baskerville Colours
Introducing a new spectacular design for Kettle Yarn Co. by @eastlondonknit – the Iara Shawl! Designed in small-batch British breed yarn, Baskerville is spun from the softest Exmoor Blueface, Gotland and silk by yarn magician @jarbontextiles in Devon. A subtly modern take on traditional rustic yarn, Baskerville is slightly toothy but soft enough for next to skin wear. Renée … Continue reading NEW Iara Shawl and New Baskerville Colours
NEW Northiam DK!
YARN | BOOKS | PROJECT BAGS | SHAWL PINS | SALE Its time for Northiam DK – my new small-batch, non-superwash British Bluefaced Leicester in thicker DK weight! NorthiamBritish Bluefaced LeicesterDK 50 grams = 117 m • 127 yds Just in time for all your autumn projects, this delicious non-superwash yarn … Continue reading NEW Northiam DK!
Shirtdresses, here I come!
Just finished my first Isca Dress, view A, and have just cut out another! This pattern is well considered and the designer, London based Marilla Walker, has made it easy to do bust adjustments by adding the markings direly onto the pattern if you need them. I love the fine detailing on the finishing. At … Continue reading Shirtdresses, here I come!
Superpower Pins – Pop Up at Knit with Attitude with Julie Knits in Paris!
I’ve finally gotten a chance to make some enamel pins and the first have arrived! Personalise your project bags, jackets, knapsack, or notions pouch with this limited edition, premium hard enamel pin designed by me. Kettle Yarn Co. Superpower Enamel PinYou’re a talented maker fighting evil project by project!27mm widePolished premium hard enamel pin in … Continue reading Superpower Pins – Pop Up at Knit with Attitude with Julie Knits in Paris!
NEW Northiam – Single Breed, Ethically Sourced and DELICIOUS!
It is finally ready! I am so proud to introduce my new single breed British Bluefaced Leicester in the fingering weight. I’ve been working towards this for ages and am so pleased to be able to add another delicious non-superwash yarn to the Kettle stables. Northiam British Bluefaced Leicester fingering 100 grams = 400 m • … Continue reading NEW Northiam – Single Breed, Ethically Sourced and DELICIOUS!
London Trunk Show at Nest – Sept 1st
Come join me for a London trunk show September 1st from 10 – 3 pm! Gen has once again invited me to set up shop at her lovely shop, Nest, for the Great London Yarn Crawl. I am so pleased to be part of this great Yarn in the City event, once again. 102, WESTON … Continue reading London Trunk Show at Nest – Sept 1st
Fawn-ing over Satsuma!
Thinking a lot about transitional knits and layers this week as the heatwave in the UK has broken for a few days. This week sees citrusy Persimmon in Islington Bluefaced Leicester/ Silk restocked in both fingering and DK weights and I’ve been dreamig of a Lotta by Marie Greene, like Fabienne’s vivacious Persimmon version below, especially as it will … Continue reading Fawn-ing over Satsuma!
Get Creative! Join me for a trunk show!
If you happen to live in or near Princes Risborough drop by this Saturday Aug 4th from 10 – 4 for a mini trunk show at Hill View Farm’s amazing Creativity Festival! For the trunk show I’ll be bringing my new Northiam British Bluefaced Leicester Silk so you can fondle it in the flesh and take a … Continue reading Get Creative! Join me for a trunk show!