Wool Notes
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Cashmere Care
CASHMERE CARE Cashme garments will give you many years of wear when looked after. The secret is proper care: namely washing, drying, and storing them correctly. CARING FOR YOUR CASHMERE...
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malabrigo
As of 14 April 2018 we have been stocking malabrigo yarn and books. Our yarn selection can change and if you are put malabrigo in our search field you will...
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malabrigo - pattern links
These links are for free patterns and can be found at the malabrigo web site and in Ravelry. At the malabrigo pattern site you will also find other patterns which...
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Pilling
We are regularly asked 'Will this jumper pill?" We have to respond that it is a possibility. Pilling is a complex phenomenon. pilling can occur with most fabrics. Pilling (sometimes...
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Why use possum yarn?
Possums were introduced into New Zealand (from Tasmania) by fur traders in the late 19th century, the non-native brushtail possum population has reached staggering proportions largely due to the lack...
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Birthday Specials
Today saw the seventh year of business tick over. To celebrate we have placed our Smitten stock on sale - all Smitten stock reduced by 10 to 30%. No orders...
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PLY Magazine - What is in each issue
Ply is a magazine primarily for spinners and those who use hand spun yarn. Single copies are posted at a cost of $5 postage charge. If you are wanting multiple...
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Knitting/Crochet and crafting around the state
The months of February, March and April have seen a number of group visits to Hobart by knitters and crafters. February was the quilting and crafting fair at the Derwent...
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Are you coming to the Tassie Yarn Ramble ?
The week of 2 March to 9 March sees the Tassie Yarn Ramble take place. You can choose to take part in all of the ramble or just pieces of...
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January Specials
Everywhere at present I see SALE signs. Add to that, there is the promotion of seasonal events, which at present seems to be totally out of whack. In some stores...
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White Gum Wool
Where do I start to write about White Gum Wool and Salamanca Wool Shop. I guess from the start of our involvement as a stockist. Nan popped into the shop...
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Bothwell SpinIn - 3 and 4 March 2017
A unique spinning festival, the SpinIN is held every second year and celebrates fibre arts of spinning, weaving, dyeing, felting, knitting and associated fibre crafts. In 2017 it will be...
