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 a...
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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 w...
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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 friend...
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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 tim...
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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 e...
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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 real...
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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 Collect...
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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 C...
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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 th...
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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 we...
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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 responsib...
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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 home...
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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 learn...
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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 s...
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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 storag...
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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 normall...
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