Category: Local Yarn Shops

Therapeutic Knitting – Betsan Corkhill workshop

Back in October, I wrote about my conviction that knitting was good for our well-being, and I was very glad to be able to pick up my needles in those few weeks after my...

More Northern inspiration – Arne and Carlos workshop and lecture

Whatever your knitting or crocheting project preference, there can’t be many people who haven’t heard of the Norwegian design duo, Arne and Carlos.  From flowers to slippers, socks to jumpers, Easter bunnies to Christmas...

The Makery in Rainford

A couple of weekends ago I spent the morning at The Makery in Rainford, near to St Helens.  The weeks have flashed past and I haven’t had time to tell you about it so...

How many sleeps?!

Phew!  I don’t know if it’s the same for you, but it feels as if December is hurtling past at break-neck speed, and trying to keep a grip on the days is like trying...

Book signing at The Wool Stop, Thornbury

I’ve travelled some miles this week!  Firstly up to Skipton on Tuesday for a walk and knit n natter and yesterday I went to Thornbury near Bristol to The Wool Stop for a book signing and sock...

Skipton Day

Tuesday was a Skipton Day, always a highlight of my month. I just love driving to Yorkshire, knowing that I’ll get to spend the day with yarny friends, eat cake and not feel guilty...