MY YEAR OF YARN
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Dwynwen at Loch Ness Knitting
- Oct 5, 2020
- 3 min
Running out of yarn
It happens to the best of us. Despite careful calculations, weighing, swatching and measuring sometimes we still run out of yarn. There...
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Dwynwen at Loch Ness Knitting
- Oct 5, 2020
- 1 min
Highland Yarn Festival Bag
Hands up who's been missing the yarns festivals this year? It's not just the opportunity to squish new yarn, but the chance to catch up...
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Dwynwen at Loch Ness Knitting
- Sep 26, 2020
- 2 min
Supporting the creative community
Autumn and harvest festivals are a special time in my calendar as I express gratitude for the wonderful food that we've grown, the...
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Dwynwen at Loch Ness Knitting
- Sep 26, 2020
- 2 min
Cider Apple Swap
Today I've been taking some time away from dyeing to get out and about and show some support to other local businesses. It's a tough...
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Dwynwen at Loch Ness Knitting
- Sep 26, 2020
- 1 min
Autumn Harvest
This week is our celebration of the Autumn Equinox. This is the brief moment when the day and night are of equal length. It marks the...
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Dwynwen at Loch Ness Knitting
- Sep 22, 2020
- 2 min
Yarn Travels
Autumn has arrived at Loch Ness and as I cosy up with my latest project I can't help but dream of yarn travels. One of the things I...
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Dwynwen at Loch Ness Knitting
- Sep 22, 2020
- 1 min
Film and TV Knits
At the moment I am knitting a gorgeous cable wrap called WalkThrough Aspens, pattern by Kalurah Hudson. I'm working with my Cafe...
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Dwynwen at Loch Ness Knitting
- Sep 15, 2020
- 2 min
Berry Special Dye
Autumn has arrived at Loch Ness, there is a damp chill in the morning air and a haar lying through the glen. It's time for my Woodland...
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Dwynwen at Loch Ness Knitting
- Sep 12, 2020
- 2 min
The Jolly Narwhal Hat Kit
This week I've been sharing the stories behind some of the knitting and crochet kits that I sell at Loch Ness Knitting. These kits are...
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Dwynwen at Loch Ness Knitting
- Sep 11, 2020
- 3 min
The Cosagach 'Cosy' Shawl
One of the most rewarding things about dyeing yarn for Loch Ness Knitting is that I am making a material for someone else to use in their...
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Dwynwen at Loch Ness Knitting
- Sep 10, 2020
- 2 min
The Loch Shawl
Living on the shores of Loch Ness attracts many visitors, from monster hunters to historians. In recent years we've been delighted to...
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Dwynwen at Loch Ness Knitting
- Sep 9, 2020
- 2 min
Hidden Crochet Charm
This week has been an exciting whirlwind as I launched my brand new Crochet Kits for the Textured Blanket and Cushion. Today I'd like to...
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Dwynwen at Loch Ness Knitting
- Aug 26, 2020
- 2 min
Wild Meadow Seeds
In the Scottish Highlands our local council has given up on mowing the grass verges in the village, to save money. Instead the...
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Dwynwen at Loch Ness Knitting
- Aug 18, 2020
- 2 min
Scrap Yarn Wall Hanging
I'm always looking for new ways to use up scrap yarn at the end of a project, and promote a zero waste approach to craft to craft at...
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Dwynwen at Loch Ness Knitting
- Aug 17, 2020
- 2 min
Mending for wearing
If anyone manages to design and make a pair of shorts that my husband won't destroy I'd be extremely grateful. In the meantime I've...
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Dwynwen at Loch Ness Knitting
- Aug 14, 2020
- 3 min
Solar Dyeing - Part 2 Using your Solar Oven
I previously posted about creating my sustainable outdoor solar oven using reclaimed pallets and leftover house insulation materials. A...
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Dwynwen at Loch Ness Knitting
- Aug 14, 2020
- 3 min
Bedroom Makeover - Part 3 Duvet Dyeing
In the last two posts I shared some photos of my recent bedroom makeover project. It was so satisfying to transform that dark cave into...
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Dwynwen at Loch Ness Knitting
- Aug 13, 2020
- 2 min
Bedroom Makeover - Part 2 Wall
I hope you enjoyed part 1 of my bedroom makeover where I shared details of repairing and reusing some furniture pieces to increase...
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Dwynwen at Loch Ness Knitting
- Aug 13, 2020
- 3 min
Bedroom Makeover - Part 1 Furniture
Although I work from home with my business Loch Ness Knitting I usually work outside, particularly during the summer months. I'm...
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