Mercerised cotton yarn is a special type of cotton yarn that has been treated to give it a lustrous appearance. It's often used for making summer garments and accessories, as it's lightweight and has a beautiful sheen. In this blog...
I’ve come to the end of my knitting,‘retirement’ beckons,and Wild &Woolly Yarns is in need of a new owner. I’m ready for a new adventure Well, I expect that grabbed your attention and jolted you out of that imminent ‘back...
Hello Yarn Lovers, Claire here. Fran has been busy with her knitting needles and watercolour brushes so has asked if I could write a few words for the newsletter. Something along the lines of “all about yourself…your no nonsense, traditional...
So, Old Bear is back in solitary confinement at the shop whilst we all sit out Level 4 in our comfy homes.We are, unfortunately, closed until further notice and any online orders will not be processed until a move down...
Knitting is Oficially an Olympic Sport! And a fellow Brit has won the gold medal! Best concentrate, even an Olympian can drop a stitch! Claire and I, both being Pom’s, would like to congratulate the diver, Tom Daley, on his...
Her Majesty is ‘tickled pink’ at the thought of her upcoming family birthday party. We’re all looking forward to this coming long weekend, courtesy of Queen Elizabeth, who is celebrating her 95th Birthday on Monday. I suspect this year’s...
Let me run this idea by you, it isn’t Rocket Science, and maybe it's a proposal Jacinda may be interested in.Here goes...Instead of meeting up with unwell family friends, frequenting fast food outlets, or even going to the gym (especially...
I know Jacinda has our best interests at heart, but I for one, am coming to the end of my tether. The snap Auckland Level 3 Lockdown means that my little wool shop will be closed for the next...
