Blog post written at 9:13 am on 10 September, 2025
Almost overnight the Autumn has arrived on the island. Heady, warm, and sometimes midge-infested summer days have suddenly been replaced by breezes, scattered showers and a distinctive chill in the air. But what a summer it has been! Truly, I would say it has been the most work but the most fun ever to have […]
Blog post written at 4:31 pm on 31 May, 2025
How I love days like today. It’s raining outside but no matter! I am cosied up in my knitting studio, peaceful in the knowledge that all this week’s projects are completed and into the shop on time. Meeting my Friday deadline for the last jumper of the week was a bit of a close call […]
Blog post written at 7:51 pm on 6 May, 2025
So, after quite a few years of writing knitting patterns for traditional Fair Isle and Lopi sweaters I have finally been persuaded to turn my little hobby into a wee cottage business. I thought I couldn’t be more excited when last week I nervously put my first 3 jumpers out for sale at the Gearrannan […]