My top 3 stitch marker makers. Whilst searching for stitch marker and project keeper makers, I have come across some wonderful creative small businesses in this field. I wanted to keep a supply of these beautiful accessories to have on hand. On the ready to pop into any Woolswap package that I might happen to … Read More

Are you stuck on what to put in your Woolswap package? Well, look no further as here are some wonderful ideas for you. This is based on a recent Woolswap package that I was lucky enough to receive from my very own Woolswapper from the January 2021 round. Yarn So one of the requirements of … Read More

I have been on the hunt for some lovely knitting stationery for a while now. You see I have taken up my old past- time of snail mail. I used to do a lot of travelling but unfortunately, we are unable to do this now. So I am now having the world travel to me … Read More

Once a month Woolswap hosts a giveaway over on their instagram account. It’s giveaway time once again over at Woolswap on Instagram.  Head on over for your chance to win the following from Stitchcraft and Wizardry: 1 x 100 grams SW Merino/Nylon/Gold Stellina 4 Ply – colourway: Fruit Tingle 1 x large project bag 1 … Read More

If you are obsessed with all the fantastic yarn indie dyers out there and not sure where to look, well here is my top 3 picks that I am swooning over at the moment. I have so many to share with you, so this may become a regular article. 1) CHICKADEE FIBRE ARTS I came … Read More

I thought I would share some fun Woolswap Stats with you. Woolswap has been going now for 4 years. With the amount of you lovely yarny folk joining up each round, we are here to stay.  I am even more passionate about bringing you a great service. Where you are then able to add to … Read More

Can you participate in a minimalist Woolswap? The answer is yes you can. Over the past few months, I have been seeing on my social media feeds a swing towards people wanting to become minimalists.  This movement does appeal to me as I have been falling into this bracket for the past few years. In … Read More

Book Review At the end of last year, I purchased the The Ultimate Knitting Book by Vogue Knitting as I wanted to have a reference book that had all my knitting references in the one place. I normally rely on the internet and Youtube if I am stuck on a certain knitting technique, but then … Read More

Recently I embarked on my new journey of knitwear designing. I’ve been a knitter now for over 40 years. Thought it might be fun to try my hand at knitwear designing. Step 1 – Planning Being an avid sock knitter now for about 5 years, I chose to start with an easy sock pattern. Handcrafted … Read More

What extras should you consider putting in your Woolswap parcel? With the next round of Woolswap open again in a few days time, I thought it would be a good idea to give you some tips on what to put in your Woolswap parcel. When you join Woolswap you are asked some questions on your … Read More