Last year we had to make do with 2nd but this year we managed to scoop the carnival window trophy, when I say we, Maxine arranged the window then I got my photo in the paper holding the trophy:


We think the clincher was our carnival queen with ladies in waiting, knitted by one of our talented customers. Behind her you can see some of the 7 dwarves knitted by another of our fabulous customers.

Here is a glimpse of the cupboard which used to house the sofa. We have gained numerous shelves but much to our surprise are still struggling to fit everything in, which of course is a sign of how many different, lovely wools we are trying to squeeze into our small shop.

The sofa is being well used now it is out in front of the window and it is lovely to sit there with the light behind you while you knit.
Another new display area is our 'Noro Shrine'

It is British wool week and one of my favourite knitting blogs has several related links

Glitty Knitty Kitty . So click on the link and have a browse, while there you can admire her talents.

Frome Show

Well, it is over a week since we packed up our Hummingbird and Mini mochi and took it for an outing to Frome Cheese Show.

We arrived (very) early and set up before the crowds. I had delivered the dresser the day before then had a flat tyre on the way home, but that is another story.
We tried to make our pitch look homely and lots of admiring customers, both new and well loved regulars came for a chat.


Our friend Eileen opened the shop which meant we could both be at the show all day. This gave us some opportunity to browse but instead of photos of the AMAZING knitted handicraft entries, I have a picture of veg, just as amazing and very colourful.
We had a lovely day and we learnt a lot, next year we will know what we are doing and I might remember to take some photos.
As if organising the Cheese Show wasn't enough, we have revamped the front of the shop. The couch has a new and we think, more useful position. Our customers now stagger in the door and flop gratefully straight onto it.

We had a trip to Ikea, Maxine has been painting and papering, I built furniture and we spent a day moving things. Now although slightly disorientated, we love the change. More photos soon...

NORO LACEWEIGHT

This week has seen the arrival of Noro Sekku, the new laceweight by the masters of colour.
We have 8 different colours begging to be knitted into their fabulous rainbows.

Durung the Frome festival we were one of the hosts for "Frome Writers in Residence". I was very excited to have an author in the shop using the surroundings to inspire a short story which had to contain the phrase " I wondered if the magic was still there"
We had a lovely lady called Jackie Eliot who worked very hard. She started in our window and decamped to the knitted and crocheted sofa. We hjad about 5 different photographers come and take pictures of her as she worked but I can't find any on line. However......
SHE WON FIRST PRIZE so instead of a link to a photo of her writing I can link you to a page where you can download the story and read for yourselves. WOOL GATHERING
We were honoured when she presented us with our own copy in a knitted cover which is now "Book in Residence" on our sofa.

I love the title and found the story very touching.

Maxine and I are both off next week but our friend Eileen will be there to welcome our customers.

Jack Sparrow?

Johnny Depp has come to Catherine Hill and is sitting in our window!

He has landed on the beach in a pile of knitted coral



and found some mermaids to play with.

More exciting than our summer window is the new yarn we now have in stock. Keeping the mermaid company is some fabulous 4ply superwash merino from Knitcave

Helen lives in Bath and produces some beautiful hand dyed yarns which we are priviliged to be able to stock. If you think the sock yarn looks good you should have seen the gorgeous laceweight which has sold already!

We hope to have some more soon, perfect for light summer knitting.....on the beach.

Summer Savings

SUMMER SALE NOW ON

We have several of our beautiful summe yarns on sale including the Louisa Hardings amazingly soft Aimee and delicate Willow Tweed.

The subtly shimmering Venezia from Adriafil has also been reduced along with several other yarns so come along for a browse and a bargain.

Then you can run home and start knitting in the dappled shade.

The mini mochi socks in progress are mine but the beautiful deck chair and garden belong to my friend!

Calling All Football Widows

We had a lovely day on Saturday with several friends turning up to knit in the street........and chat lots too

We met Zoe who came to join us, a new resident in Frome with a wonderful tatoo.

My Scottish friends should look away now.

We have bowed to the masses and have a football section in the window, but have a message for any one who doesn't want to spend the following weeks watching the telly:

WWKIP

This Saturday, 12th June, is World Wide Knit in Public Day.

If you would like to bring your needles or hooks and latest project along to Catherine Hill we will have chairs outside the shop with tea and cake available.

There is also another event in Bath at Green Park Station from 2 - 4 pm just turn up, ready to knit.
Information about your local events can be found at the WWKIP website.

Looking forward to seeing the streets filled with happy knitters.