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North West Winter Wool Festival

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North West Winter Wool Festival

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the North West Winter Wool Festival, a brand-new event set to take place in the heart of Blackpool! Mark your calendars for a day dedicated to all things woolly on the 15th & 16th February 2025, as we bring together a vibrant community of knitters, crocheters, weavers, and spinners for a truly unique celebration of fibre arts. Nestled along the stunning North Promenade, the iconic Imperial Hotel will serve as the perfect backdrop for this exciting festival. With its rich history and breathtaking views of the Irish Sea, the hotel offers a warm,...

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Plan to Visit a Yarn Show This Autumn

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Plan to Visit a Yarn Show This Autumn

The Autumn is set to be busy for Under An English Sky Yarns. As the temperatures dip and summer slips away, it is natural to reach for those hooks and needles and cast on something to keep us warm throughout the approaching winter. 

So I am very pleased to announce our autumn knitting show calendar. If you fancy a trip to the peak district, or Yorkshire, then why not plan to spend a day at one of these shows. I would love to meet you in person!

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More Hand Dyed Yarns, Notions and Project Bags

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More Hand Dyed Yarns, Notions and Project Bags

Hello lovelies! I hope that you are enjoying the Bank Holiday weekend. We've been enjoying a sunshine and showers kind of day. We've managed to have lunch outdoors and spend a bit of time in the garden which is looking lovely at the moment. I do love this time of year. The garden seems to change on a daily basis. At the back end of last week my rambling rose had loads of tightly closed flowers, and now look! They are starting to blossom and looking incredible! I've been working hard at adding some new products to my shop. I...

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Under An English Sky Podcast Has Relaunched!

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Under An English Sky Podcast Has Relaunched!

The relaunch episode of Under An English Sky Podcast is now live.

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April Reflections & Yarn Shop Update

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April Reflections & Yarn Shop Update

On my needles, I am knitting a sweet little lacy baby dress using a skein of Miss Potters Paintbox. I think the colours are very springlike and I am loving working with this yarn. Don't you just love the sweet little forget-me-not flowers? I think they compliment the yarn quite nicely.

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