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Unravel 2015

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Yarnful

I recently made a road trip from London to Farnham with three friends to attend Unravel at Farnham Maltings. Unravel is an annual yarn and fibre festival, and as it’s at the end of February, it usually  kicks off the UK … Continue reading →

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Winter inspiration by the sea

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Yarnful

A long weekend away provided a welcome opportunity to recharge my batteries and get plenty of visual inspiration.  Although London hasn’t been cloaked in a Narnian snow blanket (like many other parts of the Northern hemisphere), it’s still pretty dark … Continue reading →

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Being kinder to myself (or how it’s really not right to rush when knitting with cashmere)

Posted on January 24, 2015 by Yarnful

I hope you’re having a good 2015 so far.  I spent the start of mine very quietly, as I was laid low with a chest infection.  When I felt up to knitting, I had a lovely soothing project to work on: the … Continue reading →

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Knitting thrums: a how-to guide

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Yarnful

Do you knit patterns more than once? I usually prefer to knit something new, but sometimes a pattern begs to be knit more than once, often because I finish it for the first time and think someone else I know might like one … Continue reading →

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Knitwear: Chanel to Westwood – exhibition at the Fashion and Textile Museum

Posted on December 6, 2014 by Yarnful

I recently enjoyed a long weekend of playing in my own city, London, when my sister came to stay.  I’m often guilty of not making time to enjoy the rich variety of what London has to offer.  Having a motivated visitor is … Continue reading →

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A knitting weekend (and measuring my progress)

Posted on November 8, 2014 by Yarnful

Last weekend, I enjoyed two days of lovely company, delicious food, beautiful countryside, excellent conversation and lots of knitting with a group of friends and friends-of-friends.  Six of us stayed in Swallow Barn Cottage in the lovely village of Hartpury, near Gloucester … Continue reading →

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A knitting emergency

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Yarnful

This week I had a knitting emergency. I had nothing to knit… By that I don’t mean that I had no yarn to knit.  Far from it – this is the pile by the sofa at the moment, and I’m … Continue reading →

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Ripening fruits: knitting for new babies

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Yarnful

I find the potential contained in the tiny, scrunchy bundle of a new baby absolutely fascinating.  Beyond the initial statistics of “Girl or boy?” and weight, and trying to spot a resemblance to family members, there are so few clues as … Continue reading →

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We came, we crawled, we conquered: Great London Yarn Crawl 2014

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Yarnful

Out and about in London yesterday (20 September 2014), there may have been higher concentrations of yarn fumes than usual, as over 100 knitters, crocheters and spinners took part in the Great London Yarn Crawl. Nine groups, shepherded by intrepid volunteer leaders, … Continue reading →

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Tales of Sardinian weavers

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Yarnful

A recent holiday in Sardinia provided an excellent last farewell to summer. While I left the UK feeling as though autumn was arriving, Sardinia was still hot and bright, with big skies and dramatic scenery.  I stayed in two places … Continue reading →

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