The Gedgrave Yarn

This is really exciting. We are now stocking THE most fantastic 100% Wenslydale wool from the Gedgrave flock. Tracy Ranger and her husband manage their flock from their home just east of Orford, on the Suffolk Coast. We are currently stocking "lace" and "aran" weight skeins in natural cream, which is machine spun in Sussex, and also the superb hand spun "chunky". This really is like taking the "dreadlocks" (cream, brown and grey) straight from the animal (if you know Wenslydales you'll know what I mean) and creating the most fabulous, fun and funky yarn you'll have come across!

New Year's Resolutions

We've all made them - and this year's been no exception. However, I did set a new record and broke the first of my knitting related NYRs within approx 12 hours of making it. In an effort to placate the family ("mum, not more wool!") and with a nod towards the recession, I vowed not to start anything new until all my WIPs (Works in Progress) were complete. This was with particular reference to a straight forward jumper I've been knitting for my Dad for the last ...... to many to remember.... months. (Love the yarn - Noro Silk Garden - really bored with garter stitch!)

Then I made the fatal mistake of taking a New Year tour of Ravelry and came across the " 2010 Shawl Challege" - just has to be done doesn't if? 10 shawls in 12 months - what could be easier. Hah! First problem - choosing the 10 patterns!!

I have now cast on the first - opting for something not too challenging for a befuddled January, the Deciduous wrap from Mandie Harrington. Coming along really well thanks to the Aran weight Donegal Luxury Tweed yarn from Debbie Bliss - love this yarn! Doesn't look much at the moment - but trust that "blocking" will do it justice.