Friday 22 June 2018

KNITTING FOR ENGLAND
I have been trying to knit something for each world cup game.
I have managed to finish a Lady's Aran Jacket.
A water lily tea cosy. Started Shaun's jumper and
also started my Suffragette loop chain for the window.  Bunting to follow this weekend with three matches  today.
Sausage baps and Cottage Pie for Sunday as its England versus Panama.
POP IN THE SHOP SOON.
New WYS 4ply floristry collection. Beautiful shawls knitted and crochet patterns.  gorgeous sock patterns too.

Julys beginners crochet class is full.


Monday 5 March 2018

MARCH CLASS DATES
6th crochet with Alex. All abilities. 13.00-15.00hrs. £15.00
8th Card Club with Liz  10.00-12.30.  and 13.30-15.30  £13.00
10th sock socks socks with Denise Part1 10.30-12.30 cuff and leg in the round
17th part 2. heels and toes.  £35.00 for both session includes all materials and instructions both weeks.
10th. crochet for beginners. working with trebles.113.30-15.30. includes all materials £15.00
17th. beginners knitting. Simple useful projects to further your knitting skills. 13.30-15.30 £15.00 includes all materials.
20th crochet with Alex. as above
22nd STAMP DOCTOR. If you want a little help getting to grips with paper craft products or equipment you have bought, then bring them along for a consultation with Liz. Please book in
 advance so Liz knows what to expect. £3.00
24th Paper craft with Liz. 10.00-13.00.  This month making cards with watercolour techniques. £35.00. incudes all materials and a goodie bag.   ONLY 1 PLACE LEFT

PAYMENT FOR ALL CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS IN FULL AT TIME OF BOOKING.


Saturday 10 February 2018




This is my Temperature blanket for 2018.
as you can see its been very, very cold.
We have  had 1 warmish day hence the turquoise. For the - degrees and snowy days I  have added the sparkly white.
I'm knitting it in chunky yarn on 6.5mm needles.
A purple stripe signals the end of the month
I also have a temperature scarf on the hook. similar colours but using double knit yarn and chevron stitch.

Sunday 30 April 2017

Good Morning everyone
Looking forward to spending time with my Son and Daughter in law to be today and tomorrow.

Back in the shop on Tuesday.
Knit and natter with friends at Fine Yarns Yarn together is also on Tuesday instead of the regular Monday afternoon.

Really looking forward to Yarn Shop Day on May6th.
Lots of goodies for the first10 people who spend £10.00 on yarn get a lucky bag,  Anyone spending £20.00 or more on yarn get a £5.00 voucher use on future £20.00 spends on yarn, valid until August 31st.  Anyone spending £5.00 in the shop will go into a draw to win a limited edition ball of WYS sock yarn. Exclusive to Yarn Shops only.

I'm having a clearance sale with cottons/ cotton and silk mixes reduced to £3.00 per 100 gram ball.
Chunky festival £3.00 per ball
Chunky Evolve alpaca/wool/acrylic mix £4.50 per 100 gram ball.

Workshop next Saturday afternoon.
Decorate a cotton bag with lace, vintage buttons and whatever else takes your fancy.
£7.00.  1.30-3.45 ish see how time takes us.

Hope you like the colour choice today.
YSD colours.

See you soon. Happy creating
Bridie







Thursday 2 March 2017

Well hello.
Long time no blog.
Had problems with computer, phone, passwords. You know.
Anyway lets try to catch up.

New Yarns
Peter Pan Merino double knit and 4 ply.
going fast.
Peter Pan DK and 4ply solid colours and prints
New patterns and Pattern books.

WYS sock yarns and beautiful double knitting wool.
4ply sock yarns £7.20.  Double knit £4.99

Next Knitting classes
Saturday 1st April 2017 1.30-3.30
beginners. cast on knit cast off. Loop scarf in chunky yarn
Yarn, needles and instructions provided. £15.00
Saturday 8th April 2017 1.30-3.30
introduction to cable. Head band. Simple cable repeat in Aran weigh yarn.
Yarn, needles and instructions provided. £15.00
Saturday 22nd April 2017 1.30-3.30
pattern reading. interpreting abbreviations. useful practice techniques.

MOTHERS DAY
SUNDAY 26TH MARCH 2017
Lovely knitting and crochet bags from Venessa Bee designs.
From 7.99-11.99
hook and needle wallets
lovely yarns and books.
A lovely parcel of crafting goodies for your mum, or a treat for yourself.
Gift vouchers also available.

Art sessions coming soon.
more information to follow.

Ring me for more information or to book on lessons.
07846164589




Monday 13 June 2016

Saturday 18th June 10.30-1.00pm

Freeform knitting workshop with Lisa
£25.00 or £15.00 for previous participants.
circular needle required or purchase on the day.
loads of refreshments available.

Also Knit in Public Day Outside the shop 10.30 - 3.00pm weather permitting.
Bring along your knitting or crochet projects and click and chat.

Contact details for both events
07846164589

Sunday 14 February 2016

I will be posting the workshops on by one until I can fathom what is going wrong.

This Saturday February 20th from 10.30. until 1.00pm, Lisa is holding a Free Form Knitting workshop.  £25.00 materials included.