Things are looking very spring-like around here now. We have apple blossom…

And forget-me-nots…

And the drifts of bluebells in our copse are just coming into flower…

All of which has prompted me into doing some gardening. I’m a somewhat intermittant gardener, only taking action when I’m feeling thoroughly enthused about it, or when I can’t [...]

Yesterday’s sunset…

Today’s FO, my Fluffy the Vampire Sweater.
Yarn: Sirdar Blur (fluffy mohair, impossible to frog)
Pattern: Birgitte Lace Pullover
Ravelry project link.

Tomorrow’s (and Sunday’s) Knitting WIP:
Pattern: Central Park Hoodie
Yarn: Sirdar Click (yeah, it’s acrylic, but it’s cushy and cheap, and machine washable!)
Ravelled.

It was a dull grey Saturday here today, so I took my camera for a walk, taking photos of things that make me happy. Despite the dim light, I found plenty to photograph - so many that this is a photo-heavy post, sorry if that makes it slow to load…
First of all there’s my [...]

Ever since I started Wildcraft I’ve wanted to have another go at natural dyeing. I did some natural dye experiments way back when I first learned to spin, with mixed success. This time, I have a proper dye studio to work with, and considerably more understanding of how not to felt wool!
Natural dyeing [...]

Yup, it’s definitely autumn here now, I found these on the lawn yesterday…