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All about tech editing

All about tech editing

Tech editing is such an important part of the knitting industry, especially with so many indie designers publishing their own patterns now.  So I thought I’d...

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Colourwork Consequences: knitting friendships

Colourwork Consequences: knitting friendships

​ Knitting is often a solitary hobby; quiet, contemplative. But I’ve found that knitters tend to like other knitters – so we go to knit...

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Fibre Focus: Flax Processing

Fibre Focus: Flax Processing

As we’ve had some sunny days here in the UK recently, I’ve begun to think about projects for warmer weather and the fibres that are...

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What can I do with scrap yarn? Jumbo knitting!

What can I do with scrap yarn? Jumbo knitting!

Anyone who has done a knitting project or two will know that you almost inevitably end up stockpiling lots of small quantities of left-over yarn –...

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Introducing the Fernhill Hat

Introducing the Fernhill Hat

Since moving back to Bath I’ve been working regularly as resident Wool Person with Fernhill Farm, an eco-farm to the south-west of Bath. It’s so great to have...

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Slow fashion: a hand-spun jumper

Slow fashion: a hand-spun jumper

Rejecting fast fashion Probably in response to ‘fast fashion’ – the wasteful and damaging trends in cheap clothing – the term ‘slow fashion’ is cropping...

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Taking time for enjoyment

Taking time for enjoyment

I seem to have become one of those ‘always busy’ people, somehow. Multiple projects are in various stages of progress around my workroom; endless scrap...

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Peak District scavenged yarn

Peak District scavenged yarn

Determinedly green hills, tumbling stone walls, beaten exposed rock and indispensable pubs – a short break in the Peak District was just what I needed...

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Celebrating scarves

Celebrating scarves

Recently a lot of my textiles work has centred around scarves. I've always loved scarves as an accessory; they can add interest to an otherwise...

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