Kettle Club – yarn club subscriptions!
Get a special delivery of Kettle goodness every 3 months. THE CLUB COMES IN TWO OPTIONS – CHOOSE ONE OR BOTH FOR THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS! Many of the colourways will be dyed exclusively for the club and never repeated, though some may be repeated after 6 months for the shop. The dyeing will … Continue reading Kettle Club – yarn club subscriptions!
DK Avocado speckles in Islington!
A bit more fun with speckling this week, this time with Islington DK which I’ve naturally avocado-dyed and then also speckled with black, to make it extra, super-duper special! ISLINGTON DK SW British Bluefaced Leicester / Silk 100 grams = 212 m • 232 yds This classy/fun combo should knit up with fairly regularly repeating spots of black … Continue reading DK Avocado speckles in Islington!
Tensile – 3 ideas for yarn substitutions
Brooklyn Tweed has released their much awaited Wool People Vol. 12 last month. I’ve absolutely fallen in love with Emily Greene’s eyelet jumper shown above, Tensile, and am trying to figure out when I might be able to make time to knit it for myself. I’ve been imagining this in all my blends… On the rustic side as originally … Continue reading Tensile – 3 ideas for yarn substitutions
New semi-solid hues in luscious Beyul Single ply
More BEYUL Singles have been dyed for summer shawls. I’ve added new denim Ink , Black Quartz and delicate Balsam to the range.. Beyul Singles Baby Yak, Silk and ethically sourced superwash Merino 120 g = 480 meters • 522 yards Iceberg, Steppe (above in the header) and Yurt are also restocked. You can see how the Singles knit up in … Continue reading New semi-solid hues in luscious Beyul Single ply
Hit the beach with Sorella – 30% off a new Baskerville DK design!
As the sun begins to set on the horizon toss Sorella over your shoulders at the end of a long day at the beach. Kari-Helene Rane has designed this modern fisherman’s style vest in airy Baskerville DK with simple cables to create a modern garment with a nod to traditional knitwear. Baskerville DK Exmoor Blueface / Gotland / Silk 100 g = approx. … Continue reading Hit the beach with Sorella – 30% off a new Baskerville DK design!
The sweet smell of Petrichor… a new avocado dyed speckle!
I’ve dyed a new special speckle for us! Petrichor is on a naturally dyed avocado pink base in BEYUL Singles. I’ve layered it with deepest indigo, leafy green and hits of bright violet speckles. This fingering weight Baby Yak, Silk and ethically sourced superwash Merino is super soft, light and delicious! Sold in huge 120 g = 480 meters • 522 yards skeins, … Continue reading The sweet smell of Petrichor… a new avocado dyed speckle!
Out of the Shadow(s) and into fluffy light(ness)!
I’ve finished my glorious Magnolia from Laine Magazine – ISSUE 3 and it is truly lucious! I’ve been wearing every chance I get since it came off the blocking matt last week. It feels so amazing on! I’ll admit I was a little worried about the Mohair fluffs getting in the eyes, as that is something … Continue reading Out of the Shadow(s) and into fluffy light(ness)!
Baskerville Dark Speckle is back with Medina Shawl!
I’ve got a new shawl for you this week, designed for Knitting Magazine‘s incredible new issue celebrating hand-dyed yarns! Medina is inspired by sun bleached landscapes and the scents of ripe figs in a warm breeze. Simple garter lets you showcase extra special skeins of speckled yarn with a little Mediterranean flair. A simple triangle shawl, this is perfect … Continue reading Baskerville Dark Speckle is back with Medina Shawl!
Update Time – Get Light(ly) Squirrelly!
I’ve got a proper shop update for all of you this week! I’ve been working hard at the dye pots to restock Islington fingering weight. Back in from left – L’heure Bleue, Chambray, Ochre, Copper and Squirrelly. Back in stock this week in Islington DK, for some ethereal summer knits, is Light Squirrelly, shown in the header. I came across Minna’s gorgeous test … Continue reading Update Time – Get Light(ly) Squirrelly!
Sale Yarn and Nutkin in Laine Released!
Laine Magazine – ISSUE 5 is released today and I am super excited to show you more details of Clare Mountain’s elegant Nutkin jumper in luminous Islington DK – SW Bluefaced Leicester / Silk! Clare chose classic Squirrelly, a handdyed warm taupe, but there are plenty of hues to pick from. Warm hues shown here, starting … Continue reading Sale Yarn and Nutkin in Laine Released!
FLASH SALE on project bags and introducing TENDER by Melody Hoffman!
This week I’m so happy to introduce the perfect light, airy layer for this changeable season! Tender by Melody Hoffman is a beautifully simple shawl designed in small-batch British Ramble to be a relaxing knit of garter stitch & chevrons. Melody made the most of Ramble’s airy construction with texture sections worked into beautiful chevrons, gently broken … Continue reading FLASH SALE on project bags and introducing TENDER by Melody Hoffman!
All about Lilac – New Quartz & Thistle
There is a new shade in Kid Mohair / Silk Hythe lace this week, a gentle purple/pink I’ve named Quartz. This hue is in between pink and purple and works beautifully with both colours, as well as Hythe Cormorant grey. I’ve dyed this colour to match a hue in a new single breed yarn I will be releasing soon, Northiam, … Continue reading All about Lilac – New Quartz & Thistle