Author: Luisa

Yarn

Yarningham 2019

Luisa

Just a reminder I am going to be at Yarningham 2019 on 13th and 14th July 2019 (only two weeks away) at the Uffculme Centre in Birmingham (it’s on Queensbridge Road, Sat Nav – B13 8QY).

I am really pleased Stitches and Hos selected TwistedYarns to exhibit at their fourth fibre festival.

Yarningham 2019 will feature a marketplace, workshop programme, demonstrations and most importantly cake!

For more details see the Yarningham 2019 site.

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Crochet, Fairs, Uncategorized

FESTIWOOL

Luisa

I have been looking forward to Festiwool 2018 with both excitement and trepidation. My first proper craft fayre! What would be popular? Would I have enough stock? Would people like my wool?

I chose Festiwool in Hitchin as my first fayre as:

  • it’s a fayre for crafters rather than a regular craft fayre, where most attendees are crafters (spinners, weavers, crocheters, knitters, dyers, etc.) like myself rather than the general public
  • it’s local (only 5 minutes away from Twisted Yarns HQ)
  • and I love attending it myself

The whole family swung into action to help me get ready.

  • Child 1 helped make up gift boxes, Child 2 tried to unpack them. Child 1 also kept me company and helped spend some of the profit (on more yarn)
  • Hubby added custom handles to crochet crochet hooks, Child 2 tried to use them to eat his porridge
  • Mum looked after the boys whilst I was dyeing yarn
  • Hubby’s Dad printed stickers for me
  • Hubby’s Mum streamlined my stitch marker making process, and kept Child 2 entertained on the big day

As alluded to above I made a profit, which is great! I’ve learnt what works well and what needs to be improved, and have been boayed up by the lovely comments on the day about my yarn and the increased interest to my online shop.

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My next craft fair will be Etsy Hertfordshire’s Etsy Made Local 2018 – Hertfordshire – Christmas Market

Crochet, Yarn

The gift of The Doctor

Luisa

Our house is full of massive Doctor Who fans. So when considering what the theme for my first gift box would be I didn’t really have to think too hard.

This yarn gift box contains everything a crocheting/knitting whovian will need. Each box contains:

  • Some of my hand dyed yarn. You can choose either of the following in a variety of weights (all detailed on my etsy page):
    • Solid Time Travellers Blue
    • Variegated Temporal Vortex and you can choose from the following bases:
    • Sock
    • DK
    • Aran and chunky can be dyed for you as a custom order.
  • 5 Dr Who inspired stitch markers
  • 2 Dr Who inspired soaps
  • a handmade crochet hook
  • a Doctor Who inspired sticker

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Uncategorized

Like wool – but mini

Luisa

Recently I have started crocheting with mini skeins. The added flexibility you get in terms of the contrast and variety of colours you can put into a project is great, but you still only pay for the same amount of wool. Also they look really cute.

I’ve even started making some of my own mini skeins and have them on my etsy store if you are interested.

Time Traveller Blue & Temporal Vortex

Blueberry Crush & Clear Skies

Going for Gold & Pacific

Time Traveller Blue & Circulation Mini

Nebula & Purple Haze