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Welcome Home Special

17th October 2024

You may have seen a lot of white boxes appearing on Instagram this week with our name on and wondering what’s going on. We can now reveal what all the excitement is about.  Something we have been...

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Squeeze Me - lusciousness in a ball

1st July 2024

Have you seen our wonderfully squidgy new yarn called Squeeze Me?  It is already going down so well with knitters and crocheters which isn’t a surprise with so many colours to choose from. Squeeze Me...

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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 old cottage on a...

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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 move on TikTok for...

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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 local yarn shop now....

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Sonia's Holiday

12th October 2023

We are very excited to let you know about a gorgeous new CAL from Rosina Plane that we are proud to sponsor. It’s perfect for the run up to the festive season and is called Sonia’s Holiday. Rosina is...

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Flights of Fancy CAL

31st August 2023

We are always super-excited when  Polly Plum tells us she has a new Crochet Along in the offing and her latest design is going to make you swoon. Flights of Fancy is a daydream made of yarn and the blanket comes...

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Blogstars On The Beach

14th June 2023

Summer is here and our lovely Blogstars have been inspired to design a collection that looks forward to lazy summer days on the beautiful beaches we have around our coast, and you’re invited! Using a...

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A Magical Collection For Babies

19th April 2023

We have a gorgeous collection of designs and new shades for the little bundles of joy in your life this spring, so get your needles ready. Baby Sparkle Baby Sparkle is a wonderful new addition to our precious...

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A new yarn and gorgeous new patterns for you

16th March 2023

We are very excited to reveal our latest collections  Spring Summer and the focus is very much on natural fibres with a new yarn - Love You - and new shades in Naturals Bamboo+Cotton.   Love...

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Knitted Knockers

23rd February 2023

  We are very excited to announce that our Naturals Organic Cotton has been chosen by the charity Knitted Knockers UK as one of their preferred yarns following extensive testing.  Knitted Knockers is...

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Stashbusting 2023

19th January 2023

January is a month to take stock and we don’t mean taking a long hard look at your life, but reminding yourself of what you have in your stash – much more fun.  So, dive under the bed, scrabble down the...

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Blogstars' Christmas Wreath

17th November 2022

We have a lovely new Make Along over on Facebook starting today and we’d love you to join us. Working with the lovely Blogstars we are delighted to bring you this gorgeous Christmas Wreath. Nestled...

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Gifted

14th November 2022

We took a straw poll around the office the other day to see how many of us have started their Christmas gift knitting for this year and how many have still to decide.  It was a pretty even split probably reflecting...

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Head Over Heels Walking In Nature

27th October 2022

The latest collaboration with our friend and Blogstar, Stuart Hillard, is Head Over Heels Walking in Nature. With six shades to choose from, this yarn is not just about the socks, but also includes garments and...

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New collections

20th October 2022

Our latest launches are now in your local yarn shop, so we thought we’d show you what’s in store. Cassie Ward Crochet Just what our crochet fans have been waiting for – a gorgeous selection...

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Ghoulies and ghosties

13th October 2022

Hallowe’en is just around the corner, and for those of you who love this tradition, we have pulled together some patterns to help you decorate your spooky cave. How about our Halloween Cosies set with a...

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The Knitting and Stitching Show 2022

3rd October 2022

We are really looking forward to seeing you at The Knitting and Stitching Show later on this week at Alexandra Palace in London from 6th – 9th October. This year, the show will be back to normal, and we...

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Rich Autumn Shades

22nd September 2022

How would you like to see our second launch for Autumn Winter 22/23?  We are focussing on rich autumnal shades and relaxed, easy-to-wear shapes and textures. Fusion Fusion is a new, chunky yarn, which...

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Yarnstravaganza - a great day out

15th September 2022

Have you heard about Yarnstravaganza?  Is your local shop taking part? We are members of UK Hand Knitting and this year the organisation has launched a nationwide celebration of yarn shops, called...

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Welcome Home Special

17th October 2024

You may have seen a lot of white boxes appearing on Instagram this week with our name on and wondering what’s going on. We can now reveal what all the excitement is about....

Read article

Squeeze Me - lusciousness in a ball

1st July 2024

Have you seen our wonderfully squidgy new yarn called Squeeze Me?  It is already going down so well with knitters and crocheters which isn’t a surprise with so many colours to choose...

Read article

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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