MY YEAR OF YARN
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Dwynwen at Loch Ness Knitting
- 2 days ago
- 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
- 2 days ago
- 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
- 6 days ago
- 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
- 6 days ago
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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 13
- 2 min
Herbs around the house
Many people are switched on to the benefits of using fresh herbs in cooking, you can't beat the intensity of flavour that comes from a sp...
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Dwynwen at Loch Ness Knitting
- Aug 12
- 3 min
Knitflix
One of the fantastic things about yarn and fibre hobbies is that you can combine a creative session with watching great movies or listeni...
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Dwynwen at Loch Ness Knitting
- Jul 14
- 1 min
Refresh Denim
I've previously written about the Trouble with Textiles and used denim as an example of a fabric which requires a huge energy and water i...
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