Wool is not difficult to wash and with the advent of modern wool wash cycles on washing machines it is easier than ever. Let us remember that wool does not need much washing. Unlike artificial fibres, wool has a sort of self-cleaning system which means it rarely smells, except of sheep! Spot cleaning is a […]
As the sun rose this morning, there was promise of a beautiful, warm (maybe too warm), late Spring day ahead. It is time to cast off and store out winter clothes, especially the wool. I have a tendency to simply leave them in a pile on the floor to be dealt with later. As someone […]
As with many of these questions, the amount of yarn you will need depends on many things. How much yarn you need to buy, depends on what you are making, the weight of the yarn and how tightly you knit. So how do I decide? It isn’t easy and I always advise people to buy […]
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 […]