Let me introduce a new yarn type to the Skein Queen stable. This is Desire – a squidgy superwash DK merino – a generous 425m per 100g skein. We’re talking jumper quantities of Skein Queen yarn. Or just one skein would make a hat, scarf or mittens. Pictured here in the Merry Men colourway. And [...]

You may be interested to know, I’m planning to update the shop this evening (starting around 8 or 9pm BST) as I have a little bit of yarn for your delectation. A nice little lot of Wisp in rich tones and lots of sock yarn, including a new base I’ve christened Elegance – an absolutely [...]

Hello, my friends – back from holiday and looking distinctly peely waly (that means not at all tanned, which would be so unfashionable anyway) after a rainy, dreich week in Staffordshire – I’ve so much to say about the cosy cottage and the places we went and the inspirational photos to show you, but they’ll [...]

I’ve got darks, I’ve got brights, I’ve got zingy and zesty, I’ve got blues and I’ve got reds, some old friends, some new colourways – everything to add some cheer to a dreary British summer. But I don’t think you’ll like it – best thing is NOT to lurk around my shop tomorrow evening… yucky [...]