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Toy Story

30th July 2020

Making toys is a great way to hone your knitting and crochet skills and can be quick and fun to make.  But, if you have never made them, they can be really daunting.  All those little bits that you have to try and fit...

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Something for the kids

23rd July 2020

We’ve all been crafting a lot more since lockdown started in March.  We have worked our way through our WIPs, started new projects for ourselves, friends, even the family dog, but what about the kids in your...

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Our first launch for Autumn/Winter is here

16th July 2020

We are so excited to reveal our first launch for Autumn Winter 20/21 with two new yarns, new shades and knit and crochet patterns that are now in your yarn shop. Pearls First up is a gorgeous...

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Why is tension important?

16th July 2020

Have you ever had the experience of knitting something to the correct size in the pattern to discover you have created a miniature sweater or a cardie that completely drowns you? Dare we ask whether you checked your...

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Mosaic Crochet

9th July 2020

Mosaic crochet is one of our favourite techniques at the moment. It gives crocheters the opportunity to play with colour in a really graphic way reminding us of tiled walls and floors such as this design called...

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What's New

Welcome Wool Thread Paint

8th February 2024

We are thrilled to let you know that a new Blogstar has joined our hall of frame - Marion Mitchell from Wool Thread Paint. Marion Mitchell from Wool Thread Paint lives with her husband in an...

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Balaclavamania

7th December 2023

  Last year they were all over the catwalks and this year they have hit the High Street with brands like & Other Stories, COS and ASOS featuring them heavily.  You can’t...

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Knit Me, Crochet Me

28th November 2023

Have you seen our new, an irresistible new yarn for Autumn Winter called Knit Me, Crochet Me?   Not just a colour change yarn, Knit Me, Crochet Me is quite unique and is in your...

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