Winter Warmers

The snow's still laying on the ground, resolutely refusing to go anywhere. Whilst the dark evenings and icy air infringe on our social lives, it's time to get knitting. This 100% virgin wool has no dyestuffs or chemicals added in the manufacturing process, which makes it perfect for those with delicate skin. This yarn looks (and feels) seriously cosy and would be wonderful to wrap around anyone feeling the cold.

More interestingly though, I've been reliably informed that this wool felts wonderfully. I'm going to experiment with this and invent a little bag design to felt. If it goes well I'll get down to some serious needle twiddling and break the back of Christmas 2010 presents... well, I can dream.

Wooly Nice Time Of Year

The unrelenting snow up here in Hebden Bridge has proved to be the perfect time for Ribbon Circus to start stocking wool. What's more perfect on these icy days than staying in to knit a temptingly warm garment... either for yourself or for a loved one?

We're starting small but selective with our yarn selection and featured here is the 100% Pure Luxury Merino DK, which (amazingly) is machine washable, so perfect for baby knits as well as delicate cardigan for a grown up.

I'll feature some other wools you'll find in Ribbon Circus over the coming days. If you've always wanted to learn to knit, now's the time to start and a scarf is the ideal project, simple but ever so practical... especially at the moment. Go on, give it a go.