Things are not the best in the Skein Queen household of late – in fact, I’d go so far as to declare it an Annus Horribilis or at least a Mensis Horribilis. But I’m not going to dwell on the doom and gloom – I’m going to find some good things to talk about. Good [...]

First of all, click on Etsy, (only until Thursday 22nd Nov.) now scroll down to the bottom – yes, featured Etsy artist – that’s the wonderful Suzanne, owner of Jelly Leg’d Chicken gallery, aka Alabamawhirly and maker of the finest gloves in knittingdom. And I know, because I own a pair of her Dark Love [...]

OMG, so much has been happening that I have neglected SQ blog. First of all, I’m about 2/3rds through my second Chevron scarf using SQ Lavish in Fragrant Stocks and Turtle Dove. This will be winging its way down to Devon for the Hillcrest Studio Opening next week as another example of how my yarn [...]

Good news – I have some yarnie goodness to show you. It’s been in the shop for a couple of days (I need to sort out the time-lag between shop updates and blog updates), but here you go:Lovebird in Lavish – 4 ply cashmere/silk (Sold)Check out the difference with this Mellow – 6 ply cashmere/silk [...]