Crochet
5 Tips to Repair Your Lost Knitting Mojo
Over the years I’ve been given numerous tips to overcome lost knitting mojo, which I want to share with you today. Along with my all time favourite that always works for me.
Knitting
A Yarn Bouquet For A Summer Wedding
Over the past few months, you will have seen several WIP photos of my potential wedding yarn bouquet on the Instagram feed. Totally unsure of what I was doing, and winging it the entire way, it worked out exceptionally well! Read more…
Knitting
A Wedding, A Shawl & Some Spring Flowers
As many people start welcoming Autumn into their lives, and rejoice in the rich and deep colours of golden yellows, burnt oranges, crimson reds and cinnamon browns, here at Gradiance Yarns we are still indulging in custard creams, pretty pinks, and all things wedding coloured.
Knitting
My 10 Favourite Lace Knitting Patterns – Part 2
Continuing my love of lace knitting, here is the second part to my ten favourite patterns to encourage or inspire you on your knitting journey. 6 ~ Haruni by Emily Ross This pattern sat at the top of my Ravelry queue Read more…
Knitting
My 10 Favourite Lace Knitting Patterns – Part 1
Over the years lace knitting continues to pique my interest and keep my hands busy. I want to share with you my favourite patterns from that journey so far. Whether you are new to lace knitting, a seasoned pro, or stuck in a rut, maybe something here will inspire you.
Crochet
4 Reasons Why Knitters Should Love Sewing!
When I talk amongst knitters there seems to be an over whelming percentage of knitters who really despise sewing up at the end. Some brave knitting warriors will be sewing in the ends as they go, but they don’t seem Read more…
Spinning
How to Skirt and Sort Your Fleece
A few weeks ago I went to a local farm and helped with sheep shearing day. As I had never handled a sheep before, aside from feeding the little cuties from my hand, this day was a huge learning curve Read more…
Spinning
How To Clean Your Spinning Wheel
Your spinning wheel is both a working tool and a piece of furniture in your home. And as such it should be looked after and treated with care.
Spinning
8 Essentials to Make your First Sheep Shearing Awesome
Here are my top “I wish I hads” and “I’m glad I hads” that I hope will have you prepared for your first sheep shearing day.
Knitting
6 Things You Need to Know as a New Knitter
I started reminiscing about when I began knitting all those years ago, and the things I know now that I wish I knew back then. Out of this I’ve come up with some tips for new knitters that I hope will help you be happier with the craft.