hand carded batts - spinning bliss - online shop coming soon!

My favourite fibre to spin, by far, is that which has been prepared as a hand-carded batt.
Some of life's little luxuries are well worth the effort. I've made these up in a blend of hand dyed merino/silk and glitter. They are available here in the shop and will  be available, in the New Year, for purchase on-line.

Heidi's by Hand

I'm delighted to have more and more of my own yarns filling the shop at London-Wul.
It's been a dream in the making with any number of creative projects along the way.
The shelves are brimming over and production is in full swing for more to come. Customer favourites remain Heidi's by Hand sock yarn as well as bulky handspun singles. The family is growing, however, with merino dk, BFL fingering weight and merino lace weight on board.
All new yarns are on queue for the New Year including an irresistible merino silk and a custom, super-dependable, all-Canadian worsted. I can't wait for you to meet them all!

October Knitting

 A new pattern,  free to download at http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/knitters-mitts.

"Knitter's Mitts", featuring Heidi's by Hand Blue Faced Leicester.

A cozy October knit.

xo Heidi

This and That

My This and That (Long or Short) Chevron cowl pattern has been published on Ravelry.
Perfect for the October chill.
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/long-or-short-chevron-cowl

Little Paws

 A new pattern with you and your best friend in mind ...

"Little Paws" is now available to download, HERE, on Ravely. 

Chevron ReMix pattern

... well the drafting, charting, sample knitting and test knitting is done.
My "Chevron ReMix" pattern sets out on it's own this week...

I think I'll knit a small version in hand spun.
Happy times!!


http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/chevron-remix

Summer Fling

... my summer fling pattern is now available as a pdf download.
It's a fun knit with a simple pattern repeat. It's easy to wear and can be knit in any size. I think I'd like to have it in several colours, well maybe emerald green for a start... Summer Fling KAL?

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/summer-fling-2

Learn to Spin

Our schedule for free spinning lessons (with the purchase of a spinning wheel) has changed to Thursdays and Saturdays, more about spinning workshops here: http://workshopsatlondonwul.blogspot.ca/p/spinning.html.

... so I've been away from the computer, teaching and dyeing loads of new BFL lace weight for you all. I've also finished up a series of knit designs. I'm excited to have them set foot out in the real world, to be in the hands of other knitters. There is still work to be done before they are fledged, testing and retesting, editing and revising. 
Making sure that they are mature enough to leave the nest.
In the meantime here's a sneak peek at "Summer Fling" .

Hand Spun mix-ups. I love making these!

winter fresh...

an article about my sheep, wool, my art, my heart ... by Victoria Dekker

Autumn in the shop ... life is good

the gang's all here...

For sixteen years I've been lucky enough to have a creative circle of friends who come together at London-Wul. Many of us have worked with our hands, laughed (and cried) together for all of these 16years, others have joined us along the way. You're welcome to come and see just what we do. Come sit awhile. A little stitching can do a world of good.