Time to start your Christmas knitting. I find it hard to start, especially for Christmas presents, but here I share some ideas. Enjoy your fun Christmas Knits. Scarves and Wraps Firstly, there is the classic scarf or wrap. This should be fairly quick and easy, especially if you use one of my favourite stitches, the […]
What is going on? July was another month that flew by. The damp weather continued, then it was too hot and warm for me at least. This led to an increase in the fly population. I didn’t have much time between the showers to hand shear the sheep, as they must be dry to be […]
So, I have combined two months together. The time has flown by this year and life outside Dorset Wool went a bit crazy…. Not least the amount of Science tutoring as young people prepared for exams. May and June 2021 – Weather Report May was cold, wet and horrible – enough said really. We even […]
April – Weather Report April, this year, was cold and dry. After the mud earlier in the year it was the complete reverse. In fact, it was too cold and dry really and the grass sat and shivered, especially when it snowed! It is a month that grass normally explodes giving lush green colours. The […]
Last week I wrote about wool being the best fibre to use, especially for everyday woolly products or clothes. This week I thought I would explain why British wool is better. There are some obvious things to consider like environmental impact, animal welfare and support of local communities, but as I researched these areas, I […]
Wool is best because it just is. I know that I am biased, but it truly is one of the most versatile fibres available and is great for the environment too. How do I know? Well, I cannot remember a time when I didn’t work with wool in some form or another, be it spinning, […]
So where did March go? It disappeared in a flash and I struggle to remember what I did or is that just old age? The Sheep I know that the ram, Valentine Peeves, went home, which meant that I could move the ewes to a different field. Currently, I am sorting out the lambing field […]
I have been using homegrown plant dyes of all types for over 10 years and a couple of years ago I was losing my mojo. In March 2019, a chance discussion with Mark from the Ancient Wessex Network refired my interest, resulting in a change in direction. I am heading back to the Bronze Age […]
The best part about February was it was dry. The mornings were clear and frosty, and the views were beautiful. It is wonderful to be able to enjoy this fantastic countryside on my early morning dog walks. The escape from mud was great! What a month of contrasts though, it started out with a really […]
Are you confused by the myriad of different types of processed fibre? You are not the only one and every time I read an article or watch a video, I find a contradiction. Therefore I have looked back at older texts describing processing techniques and more recent authorities, to define the different types of fibre. […]