24 Apr 2019
Cassie’s Socks
I’m no sock expert, in fact it’s less than a year since I knitted my first pair, and that was done under the guidance of a lovely Latvian lady who didn’t speak a word of English! So how hard can
18 Apr 2019
Meandering around Munich
While I was in Germany earlier this month I managed to fit in an overnight stop in Munich. The city is the capital of Bavaria, in the south-eastern corner of the country. And it is full of history, arts and
2 Apr 2019
H&H Cologne 2019
I spent the past weekend at H&H Cologne 2019 in Germany and had an inspiring, encouraging and extremely busy time. It's hard to explain in words. So I've got a picture collage to show you some of the things I
11 Feb 2019
Quiet Time
One of my favourite recent swatches - Merino DK in Celadon, Aubergine and Hot Pink It's already February of yet another new year and I have no idea where January disappeared to. In the hustle and bustle of running a business
6 Feb 2019
Martina Behm and StrickMich!
Martina wearing her Selago Sunset Shawl Last year we worked on an exciting and fun collaboration with Martina Behm of StrickMich! Martina is a German knitwear designer. She also happens to have a Masters degree in economics from Cambridge University,
28 Jan 2019
Get a great night’s sleep
Pure wool blankets regulate body temperature thus improving sleep As an occasional insomniac I don't take a really great night's sleep for granted. I LOVE my bed! I would spend a lot more time resting on it if I had the
25 Oct 2018
Open Studio Saturdays are about making friends and having fun
Open Studio Saturdays have become all about meeting new people and connecting. Partly that's because making friends isn't as easy as it used to be, now that I'm a responsible adult with a start-up business. I don't have children so
25 Oct 2018
Learn something new at a knitting workshop!
I spent a week in Joburg recently and taught five Joys of Spring Shawl workshops in four days. It was somewhat insane but also a wonderful process to see how different people learn and how each one responded to the
3 Oct 2018
Shawl-knitting Workshops
Shawl-knitting is new for some knitters, particularly here in South Africa. We're a teensy bit behind the international curve. But catching up is quick and easy. Join me for a shawl-knitting workshop to expand your skills. Our Joys of Spring