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This blog post explains an unexpected difference in the way my latest batch of Auchen was spun. I recorded an Instagram video here which contains all the main details – in case you would rather listen to than read the details. You can listen/watch here. I discovered just bfore Christmas that unfortunately the latest batch […]
Hello, I hope that all is well with you? It is well and truly autumn here and we are being treated to some glorious colours. The last couple of weeks have been full of preparation for Glasgow School of Yarn which I am very much looking forward to attending this coming weekend………..apart from dealing with […]
The Hirsel Collection is a collaboration between myself and several fantastic local makers. I have been planning this collection for quite some time as I’m keen to showcase some of the superb local talent and to share their work with you. The collection will launch at 5.30pm BST on Tuesday 13th September. The sets are a […]
The enormous and cosy Eanaich Shawl is designed by Tyne Swedish as as part of the Perspectives Collection. When you can’t be with your loved ones, knitting is a way to hold them close. Think of someone as you stitch and those memories will burst forth every time you pick up your project; later the warmth […]
The Inshriach Hat is my first design and I am very grateful for Emily William’s help in bringing my vision to life. Inshriach is designed as part of the Perspectives Collection. Scotland’s remaining native pinewoods are perhaps our most precious and evocative habitats – a link to the past. Spending time in these majestic woods […]
The cosy Balvattan Mittens are designed by my lovely friend Julia Billings. A winter’s break in one of the most beautiful glens of Scotland brought into focus the subtle, repeating lines found in snow-bearing clouds and luminous winter sunsets. These echoing lines found in nature, while often irregular like the stacked silhouettes of mountains and […]
The beautiful Feshie Shawl is designed by Maddie Harvey as part of the Perspectives Collection. The sensory shock of wild swimming – icy water, splashes, currents and warm sun on skin – commands your full attention even as it refreshes and restores you. This shivering charge inspires a shawl that uses lace and texture to […]
The Pityoulish Vest is designed by Emily K Williams as part of the Perspectives Collection. My lovely friend Emily’s design uses simple lace to suggest rippling waters on a relaxed top that is perfect for a walk on those days that aren’t quite as warm as they might be. You can purchase the Perspectives Collection as […]
The Rothiemurchus Cowl, designed by Mieka John of Salt and Stone Knits, has recently been issued as a single pattern and updated to include multiple sizes. The pattern was originally designed as part of the ‘Perspectives Collection’ specifically for this special design collection in book format, which I produced and was co-edited with my good […]
Anushka, of The Crimson Stitchery, and I have been working on this collaboration for many months and I’m so pleased that we’re finally ready to share her lovely design – the Sisymbrium Sweater. Sisymbrium is knit with Killen Sock and is a playful, lightweight sweater featuring open crossed stitches, bobbles, and simple textures. This yoke sweater […]
