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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....

This year we attended Yarndale for the very first time and boy...was it ever something special! I thought it would be rather nice to share our weekend with you.  We set off on Friday afternoon, a little later than we had planned because the cat decided that it was time to go walk-about and she absolutly refused to come inside. I knew that she wouldn't come inside for the neighbour who was going to check in on her over the weekend. We couldn't wait all afternoon, so I rang my daughter to see if she could come home for the...

I was 5 when I picked up my first pair of knitting needles. Under my mothers patient tutelage I started with a simple garter stitch scarf before progressing to learn how to knit stocking stitch and then rib. My first ever 'grown up' project was a little blue and white colour-block jumper for my teddy bear, I was so proud of that little jumper! I can still see it in my minds eye. This week one of my favourite television programs is back with its new season. 'All Creatures Great and Small' seems to awaken my nostalgic side as I...

Can you believe that it is the very last bank holiday of the year already! To mark the occassion I am offering you all 20% off all 4-ply yarns for today only. This offer expires at 23H30 tonight. Hop on over to my shop and pick your yarns - I have added a lot of new colourways including the very first 2024 Halloween Colourway - A Night In Sleepy Hollow. I have listed 5 brand new mini-skein sets so be sure to have a squizz at those out too. Use the code AugBank24 on checkout to claim your 20% discount....

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,...