Eden cottage yarns

Loop stocks three different weights — the delicate and airy Theseus Lacethe silky soft Titus 4ply and the lustrous Bowland DK. We caught up Victoria Magnus, dyer and all round colour whiz, to find out more about Eden Cottage yarns — enjoy! Can you tell us a little more about your background and how you eden cottage yarns to start Eden Cottage Yarns? I first started knitting ineden cottage yarns, when I was at University in Dundee.

Rosedale 4ply Mini Skein in Hyssop Dyelot Rosedale 4ply Mini Skein in Wisteria Dyelot Rosedale 4ply Mini Skein in Sand Dyelot Carlisle Fingering in Thunder Dyelot Pendle Chunky in Bark Dyelot

Eden cottage yarns

Each of the three designs features a different technique - Acorn is beautifully textured, Bramble is richly bobbled, and Flora features gorgeous colourwork. Designer portfolio. The Bletchley Collection. The Nature Collection. Thornfield Collection. Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads. Cloud Cowl. These fluffy cloud-like articles are designed to use exactly one, two, or three skeins of our gorgeous Lowther Lace hand dyed yarn. By using a fairly loose gauge you get a fabric that is light and airy but also really cosy and cuddly. The small size is designed to loop once around the neck with a little drape. The medium size is designed to loo

Rokeby Cowl. These elbow length fingerless mitts are the perfect antidote for cold arms. A wonderful slouchy hat is great for showcasing the beautiful shades of Whitfell yarn, with many colour combinations to choose from.

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Welcome to Eden Cottage Yarns, where you will find beautifully hand dyed yarns, original designs, and more. The yarn is dyed with an emphasis on simple but gorgeous colours, as well as sustainability, and ECY has become synonymous with a muted palette of semi-solid shades. Victoria's designs can be found on our website, on Payhip HERE , and have appeared in most of the British knitting magazines too. You will also see her yarns in stock at a number of yarn shops around the world see our stockists list HERE. So, how did it all start? Having always been creative, and interested in textiles, Victoria taught herself to knit in whilst at university in Dundee. At the time there was little yarn available in shops, and unable to find the colours she wanted she had a go at dyeing her own. Over the next few years she continued dyeing in her spare time, and also taught herself to spin, amongst other things. Ten years on it has continued to grow, and Victoria now works and lives!

Eden cottage yarns

We get a lot of questions about our yarns, their compositions and what projects they are good for. This made us think it would be helpful to have all the details in one place for easy reference. Askham Lace Askham Lace formerly known as Pegasus Lace is luxurious, soft, lustrous, and lovely to work with. It creates a warm yet lightweight fabric, with good stitch definition. The silk content adds strength and gives the yarn a gentle sheen. The fine baby alpaca makes it a bit fluffy without being itchy like some alpaca yarns. An item made in this yarn is a joy to wear - you hardly know it's there but can really feel the warmth from it. Handwash without soap or detergent.

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Your email address will not be published. Shopping Cart. I am asked this question a lot — and I always say it is like picking a favourite child! And if so, does your colour range change with the seasons? More experienced knitters looking for a relaxing project will enjoy the soothing garter stitch and the luxurious yarn. Shawl — Monarch Butterfly by Paulina P. With no work lined up and only myself to worry about, I thought this was an excellent opportunity to go full time self-employed, and have a go at properly running a business. Inspired by the Bombe machine, used in the decryption process at Bletchley, the circle motif represents the drums on the machine. Sumptuous colour work cables travel gracefully over the back of the hand, creating a thick and magnificently warm fabric. Loop stocks three different weights — the delicate and airy Theseus Lace , the silky soft Titus 4ply and the lustrous Bowland DK. Gloves make the perfect companion, ensuring you have warm and toasty fingers. Can you tell us a little more about your background and how you came to start Eden Cottage Yarns? They can also easily be made in one colou Single digital patterns will be released in September Lucky Dip Cowl 4ply.

Titus 4ply in Black Magic Rose Dyelot

Pendle Chunky in Bark Dyelot It can be a bit yellowy, but the shine and richness more than makes up for this. These little stuffed hearts make cute decorations and gifts, and are ideal for using up small scraps of 4ply. Rosedale 4ply Mini Skein in Sand Dyelot This pattern is available as part of the Drift Collection ebook. Eden Cottage Yarns has been featured on national radio as well as in most of the British magazines over the years. Please see our shipping info page for more details! Close menu. All of the hand dyeing, drying, labeling and photography happen here, as well as the storage! We caught up Victoria Magnus, dyer and all round colour whiz, to find out more about Eden Cottage yarns — enjoy! Next Post is Smitten with Mittens! I was astounded to learn that more than female civilians worked in secret at Bletchley, filing, punching holes and carrying out routine tasks. Welcome to Eden Cottage Yarns Established in , we are now a small team producing the best quality yarns that we can; using beautiful materials designed to be a joy to work with and wear, and practical too.