Everything’s got out of hand here at Skein Queen hq lately. There’s been a revolution, partly linked with Britain’s Got Talent fever, and we’re all knitting Union Jack handwarmers as designed by the talented alabamawhirly. Alabamawhirly writes “These gloves were originally hand knitted by me from my own pattern whilst listening all the while to [...]

That sounds like I’m not enjoying it – I am, especially when it clicks into place and goes smoothly – those rare instances are becoming more frequent, which must surely be a good sign? Another effort – take some merino acquired from Wingham Wool: And turn it into this: Still not perfect – practice, practice, [...]

“And so this is Christmas. And what have you done? Another year over. A new one just begun.” How was your 2008? Are you glad it’s over and roll on 2009? Or was it a good one for you? For me, it was a great year for Skein Queen. Getting to “meet” new customers from [...]

Don’t forget – if you were in one of the Summer sock clubs, you need to let me know by tomorrow noon BST if you want to sign up for the Autumn club (further details here) after which, if you weren’t a member last time but would like to join, drop me an email and [...]

The next batch of sock clubs will be starting from September for a three-month period once again. I’ve emailed the original members to see if anyone would like to rejoin and they have until midday BST 7th August to confirm if they would after which date, I’ll open up any places left to anyone interested [...]

To save this blog from becoming the clanging blog of doom, tonight we have some photos of progress on the royal workshop/garage/shed/SQudio – call it what you want. We have been painting like mad for the last three or four evenings to get it ready for flooring, storage, worktops, Belfast double sink, hob etc next [...]