2024 dates for UK yarn festivals
Calendar of UK yarn shows in 2024 (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland).
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December 19, 2023
Meltwater shawl
I have just published the pattern for my Meltwater shawl in print and digital formats. The stitch patterns were inspired by the diamond window panes in the Gherkin building in London.
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November 10, 2020
Fair Isle Knitting and Design – a brief guide
Fair Isle Knitting and Design is a comprehensive guide to stranded colourwork as practised by the knitters of Fair Isle and Shetland. It is for knitters who wish to learn or improve their stranded colourwork technique as well as those who would like to create their own patterns and colour combinations.
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July 21, 2020
Fair Isle Knitting and Design: an introduction
I'm excited to show you the cover of my book Fair Isle Knitting and Design. It is a comprehensive guide to stranded colourwork as practised by the knitters of Fair Isle and Shetland.
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May 13, 2020
Shetland Spindrift from Jamieson’s of Shetland
Shetland Spindrift from Jamieson's of Shetland is popular for Fair Isle knitting. It comes in a fantastic range of colours.
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December 19, 2019
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Seed Heads Collection
The Knitter magazine has just published the patterns for my Seed Heads collection. The hat, cowl and gloves all feature a stitch pattern inspired by poppy seed heads in my garden.
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January 23, 2018
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Winchester sweater
The Knitter magazine has just published the pattern for my Winchester sweater. Winchester is a men's sweater which features an allover cable stitch pattern inspired by Gothic cathedrals.
October 11, 2017
Fibre and Yarn Festivals 2017-2018
A day out to one of the many fibre and yarn festivals is great for your sense of well-being. You'll leave inspired ready to make something.
August 29, 2017
Wonderwool Wales 2017
Spring is my favourite time of year: I love the spring flowers and new leaves and (hopefully) blue skies! It's also time to visit Wonderwool Wales.
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May 3, 2017
Bubbles beanie hat
I have just published the pattern for Bubbles beanie in print and digital formats. The bubbles are formed using a simple cable pattern.
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April 11, 2017