Hi, just a little whisper, without alerting the next snowfall – its the Stitch n Bitch on Tuesday next week at The Green Dragon in Broad Street

oh not more snow!

All welcome, there’s lots of room and its warm and comfy and there will be cake,,,,,,,,

If you know of anyone who wants to start, or get back to, knitting or crochet bring them along – there’s no charge.  For last minute sales stock or to top up on essential supplies the gallery will be open between 5 and 6pm  See you there.

How well you did on Tuesday – all you yarn shoppers and more of you today,  Good to know that the bush telegraph is working.  Spaces are beginning to appear on shelves but there is still more to go (literally).

All Colinette wools down to £4.50; Rowan organic cottons to £2.50; £1.00 off the luscious Manos Plains;  Freedom is being liberated at £2,50; there’s some tempting Irish tweed d.k. for £3.00 and the variegated Artesano 4 ply alpaca down from £4.75 to £3.50 – sock wool has virtually evaporated so we are discounting some of the Zauberwolle for the late shoppers and there’s more here and there for those of you with time to spare, plus an intro discount to Baby Cashmerino and Gorgeous bamboo d.k. also at £2.50 – what more can I say.  Last day is Saturday 10 – 5.

Its been a bit of an on/off thing, what with the weather and me swanning off to Pembroke to celebrate my birthday by visiting St. Non’s well and Stackpole Quay in Pembrokeshire -more of this with photos anon.

But now Finally, finally there will be a yarn sale from next TUESDAY  February 2nd until SATURDAY 6th.  The intention is to liberate as much yarn as possible to create space for some changes lined up for spring knitting.  As a starter there will be some happy discounts on Manos and Adrifil BIG Wool; some deep cuts on the Freedom range and baskets of one off goodies, plus lots of free patterns and some fat hanks of laceweight silk/merino blends.  There will also be 20% off our eclectic range of knitting and crochet books……..plus some variegated alpaca 4ply looking for good homes and even a few packs of half price Rowan this and that.

LATE NIGHT SHOPPING ON TUESDAY BEFORE STITCH N BITCH BETWEEN 5 AND 6.

Just just heard  that we have been allocated a stand for Woolfest in June.

I am so excited ——was going to go, even without a stand but this will be so much fun, and hard work, of course!!!!!!Like Wonderwool, its such a geat show.

I am going to ignore today’s snow warning and alert you all that February Stitch n Bitch will be at THE GREEN DRAGON, Broad Street on February 2 between 6 – 9 pm.

You could bring a friend or even a knitting or non-knitting relative; its free; its warm and cosy and yoyu only have to buy some refereshments – I will definitely try to organise edible treats as well.  If you want me to bring pattern books, katcha katchas, needles and pins – let me know……..if you want to join in leave a comment or find Artisan Yarnies on Ravelry.com and befriend the Yarnartisanne.

We are having a little ga ga gooh gooh session with so many babies being trundled through the door, or parked on the doorstep that we decided to up our special baby yarn section.

Just arrived all the little Debbie Bliss Cashmerino books accompanied by the baby cashmerino yarn itself; not that its outfacing our Green Mountain Spinnery organic wool coton or the Twilley’s simply gorgeous Gorgeous and the wonderful Knitcol “cheat’s fairisle”   for colourful super easy baby jumpers and cute little hats. AAaah!

Best selling grannny knits last year were the Green Mountain kimono baby jackets and THAT baby blanket and the Gorgeous super cool crocus cardi…..What will it be this year……

On the other hand you could use the Yarn Undyed creamy organic d.k. Too much choice I hear you say.

Next Stitch n Bitch is Tuesday 2nd February at the Green Dragon and maybe its time to resurrect that germ of an idea for an afternoon knitting group for new mums and their babies.  I will check out my neighbours at the library…..and report back.

Why would I want to have anything to do with spinning. Lets face it – you can barely squeeze your way into the gallery for yarn; my loft studio has no need of insulation for yarn; there’s a stash somewhere in the bedroom and every room has a basket or bag of it – not to mention the cellar and my ancient, but trusty Wagon R.

Lets face it: its my not so secret vice – my true get away from it relaxation. Whether its at Bridstow* on a Tuesday morning or snuck into SOMEONE’s studio while he’s out – its my creative oasis.

Back at the wheel again.

*BRIDSTOW SPINNERS

I could keep it to myself – except there are nearly thirty others already. Bridstow is a little village near Ross on Wye and every Tuesday morning between 10am and 12.30 lots of spinners meet and chat and knit and marvel and always encourage everybody who comes to the Community Hall.  

There are some truly expert spinners who will always stop what they are doing to help you out and there are even spare wheels for new spinners. Sometimes there are plants for sale, or eggs or fleeces……its a very nice way to spend tuesday morning – and apart from you – no-one knows where I am….

START TO SPIN

OK so you have always wanted to spin; you just want to have a go and see how it works? Well, Grace at Gomati’s (behind the Green Dragon Hotel in Hereford is hosting a Start to Spin Evening on February 18. There will be some Bridstow Spinners on hand to help – lots of spindles and fleece. Just go see Grace between 12 and 4 and book your place.  Just to warn you in advance…it’s very addictive and there are some lovely fibres out there just waiting for you to get your hands on them!

Snowy trike - the view from the doorstep

Are you out there, or tucked up by the fire knitting.  The view over the water meadows is stunningly beautiful; the garden is a winter wonderland; the woodburner is having a rage and I am sitting in front of the laptop, paying bills and planning my afternoon knitting.  At this point you should be able to see my snow bound trike……………….well actually its already sitting up there.Mmmmm