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The Knitting & Stitching Show goes virtual!

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The Knitting & Stitching Show goes virtual!

Beyond Knitting & Stitching This time last year, I'd completely immersed myself in yarn shows! After living away from London for 15 years it was amazing to go back there, with my yarn, and exhibit at The Knitting and Stitiching Show, Alexandra Palace. As we try to make the most of the current situation we're facing, I decided to take part in Beyond K&S. You'll find lots of great vendors in the Shopping Hub (with lots of special offers too) and there are all sorts of workshops taking place. I will have some mini selections going in to the shop, made up...

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How are you doing?

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How are you doing?

Really. Are you doing ok as we head in to a second lockdown, here in the UK? It is a strange time and I continue trying to stay positive, focusing on activities to keep my mental wellbeing in good shape. Walking, knitting and journaling are a few of the things that I turn to. So as well as the WestKnits MKAL, I signed up for some test knits and hoping to share a finished object with you soon!  There is a small shop update going live today at 6pm GMT with some one of a kind colourways, some lovely 50g...

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Yarndale At Home!!!

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Yarndale At Home!!!
It's time for Yarndale At Home this weekend and there's so much going on! I have a shop update full of fun and autumnal colourways. And there are so many exciting things going on on the Yarndale website!

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Perth Festival Weekend and some FOs!

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Perth Festival Weekend and some FOs!
Perth Festival of Yarn would have been taking place this weekend. You can still join in with the festivities, online!

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The Autumn Box - A Wonderful Collaboration

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The Autumn Box - A Wonderful Collaboration

Some of you will already have heard about the collaboration with Ellen of KaLokShekEllen and Verity of Truly Hooked. We're having lots of fun putting together a delightful celebration of Autumn! For an Autumn baby, I seem to be more attached to warmth and sunshine. I'd have to put that down to travelling a lot as I was growing up and probably also, living in warmer parts of the world. But I do love connecting with the seasons, whether it be in the food I cook, seeking out seasonal hints with the children when out walking, or the colours I...

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