If you buy yarn from
The Wool Warehouse it will be delivered* in a tulle drawstring bag. This is useful for keeping knitting clean and tidy, containing the balls of yarn and the knitted pieces. I have just started a new project. It is rather complex so I'm not revealing anything yet.
But I did want to mention that this is the second time I've used WW and I am very pleased with their stuff, and there is lots to check out on the website. As well as knitting yarns, patterns and accessories, they have sewing stuff too. [*WW give you the eco-option of 'no bag' if you want to avoid unnecessary packaging.]
The dictionary defines
wool-gathering as "indulgence in idle daydreaming, or aimless wandering of the mind" I will just say that the latest pattern I am working on requires 100% concentration so I am doing just a dozen rows each day.
Do you have anything on your needles right now?
Yes, WW is very good. I knit charity blankets for small babies in hospital but they have to be easy to wash so can’t be wool and I really want to stop using manmade yarn. At the moment I’m compromising by using scraps and not buying more.
ReplyDeleteI understand your dilemma. I've decided to try and buy wool for my own jumpers, but reluctantly continue with acrylics for the children's garments simply because of the ease of washing them.
DeleteDoes anyone not have something on their knitting needles somewhere dating back to somewhen?
ReplyDeleteI've currently got socks and a cardigan started some time ago, and my new experimental cardigan underway.
I'm a great fan of woolwarehouse too.
Sorting out my stuff I found half the back of a baby jumper knitted with stash yarn. The stitch pattern is strange. That needs to be unravelled and repurposed!
DeleteI agree about the WW presentation and delivery. I am knitting a triangular scarf slowly as it’s not compatible with watching TV. Catriona
ReplyDeleteI was trying to knit and watch Grace last night. Ended up just waiting for the advert breaks!
DeleteI'm intrigued what you are making! No project on any needles but I did make a card on Saturday!
ReplyDeleteWell done. Your cards are splendid
DeleteYes! I've got children's scarves for Christmas on my circular needle. The wool (Jitterbug) and the needle (Symfonie) were both from Wool Warehouse and I've used them for years. However, despite my always ticking the box, they always send the tulle bags. I'm running out of recipients for the bags (but not the scarves).
ReplyDeleteCan you use them as gift bags, having wrapped the item in brightly coloured tissue first?
DeleteI've just sorted my crochet and knitting into separate projects. I have a few half done and now I'm on my own I can spend my time doing them.
ReplyDeleteWell done, sounds like you are adjusting well to you new lifestyle.
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