Working hard...

Just a quick note to apologise for the lack of postings. I have had so many things that I wanted to show you but we are in the process of setting up an on line shop which is consuming all of my computer time.

I thought you might like to see the exciting new adriafil wools which have just arrived, yes we hope to have them available on line soon.

I really want to be sitting in the sun with my crochet, not inside on the computer. That is my incentive to get on with the job before the weather turns.

Hope you are all sitting in the sun with hooks or needles.

KNITTING DOGS

As all of you know, every knitter has a long list of 'projects for the future' stacking up either mentally, on ravelry or as a physical pile of books and patterns. Or as in my case in all 3 areas. High in my list of 'must knit' are several of the adorable dogs in this book:

I love the Westie on the front cover and the red setter, afghan hound and bulldog are delightful. However, this weekend we were visited by a very special wee dog who attends a knitting group and patiently keeps her owner company. An adorable miniature dachshund called Bronte. She is booked onto a course with Alison Crowther-Smith, who is a dachshund lover herself.
She was well admired while visiting a we hope to welcome her on one of our courses soon.

I have recently finished Sandra Polley's Milly, for my son. He loves it, maybe she needs a few friends!

SPRING

We always love to see the amazing projects our customers have completed. Look at this unique, stashbusting shawl, all different textures, including some ruffles! Fantastic. I loved the random yet harmonious colours.

Spring always brings tea in the garden, while you knit in the sun and listen to the birds...

or look at the flowers.
We hope you are all choosing a lovely project to keep you busy in your deck chair.

For inspiration, you know where to come.

HERE COMES THE BRIDE

They're all here:

A Royal Footman

William and Kate,

The Queen and Philip,
Charles and Camilla,
Archbishop Rowan Williams,
The Ring....A huge thanks to the very talented Pauline who confessed to enjoying every minute of creating The Royal Wedding Party for our window. The detail is amazing so if you are in the area please come and have a closer look.

SAPPHIRE BLUE

I can't possibly do this yarn justice on line. It has to be seen to be appreciated in it's full glory.

Fyberspates Limited Edition Royal Wedding Yarn:

It is the most beautiful sapphire blue merino, silk and royal alpaca with silver sparkles. Individually boxed in tissue paper with a certificate.

To die for.

We have a few for sale, if we can bear to part with them.

RED WHITE AND BLUE

With the Royal Wedding looming we have started small with a corner devoted to all things red, white and blue.

The crown tea cosy is truly a work of art, every day I resist the urge to wear it (I know, I am losing the plot). It is definitely not for sale, display purposes only.
However, the Royal Garden Tea Cosy is for sale as a kit. Start knitting now and you will have it in time for the big day.

TRULY SCRUMPTIOUS

It has been a very exciting few weeks for deliveries at Marmalade Yarns. Firstly we became proud stockists of the divine hand dyed yarn from Skye; Shilasdair. Lambswool, Angora and Cashmere mix in dk and 4ply and you can knit a top with only 3 hanks of the dk. Luscious.
Using these seductive adjectives is easy when you are fondling exquisite yarns however, our newest addition has it's very own adjective and highly appropriate moniker : SCRUMPTIOUS...

No more needs said, except for LOOK at it gleaming on the shelf! We have the dk in stock and 4ply to follow soon. The supporting patterns are lovely and I can't wait to try one (dare I add another WIP to my long list.)

The long anticipated Rico Can Can arrived this week and has been as popular as ever

A few weeks ago we held a fairisle workshop and much to our delight everyone was very quick to learn. Very quickly we received this photo:
Isn't it fantastic! Another lady brought her beautiful alpaca creation but I didn't have my camera. The next workshop on Thursday 31st March is cable and bobble, so if you would like to turn your hand to a new skill just give us a call.