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

Welcome to the first of my blogs where I will be showcasing some Indie Dyers who will share their story and also some Woolswappers who will be sharing their Woolswap experience with us all. So the first cab off the rank is Kyle Vitnell from Fiber Lily who I came across when I first started … Read More