Blog — Crochet

It's been a week since our return from the Bakewell Wool Gathering. In that week I've been busy prepping for our last show of the season at Stitch Fest SW in Devon, managed to catch a horrible cold that went straight to my chest, and packed more boxes ahead of our move. So, this post is a little later than planned but I wanted to share our Bakewell Wool Gathering experience with you anyway. I was so grateful to have been able to take Under an English Sky Yarns to the Bakewell Wool Gathering this year for two reasons... 1....

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,...

It's too exciting! I have my very first yarn show! I had put my name down on the waiting list for the Buxton Wool Gathering that was supposed to have taken place in March but due to some very snowy weather they had postpone it. I really did not think that I would get a spot at all because I've never done a show before and they already had most of their vendors set. But as it turns out, some vendors could not make the new dates and with just 4 weeks notice I was informed that I had a...

I can't quite believe that January comes to an end this week and we slide into February. I'm quite looking foward to February because not only is it a step closer to spring but there is so much to enjoy this month.  We have Valentines day in a little over two weeks, we have a birthday in our family which happens to fall on Shrove Tuesday or pancake day followed by Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent. I love to mark the seasons in my home with little homespun touches. For Valentines day, I have a collection of crochet...