News, Events and General Knitting Natter!

How do you know what your skill level is? You may have been knitting a lifetime but never progressed beyond simple hats and scarves or you may be a competent knitter looking to be challenged.

Read our quick guide to understanding where you sit on our skills level barometer.

Ever wondered how a hand dyed yarn is created. Read all about  the creation of BareFaced Smudge, a truly British collaboration with the very talented Sunshine of MyMama knits. 

I’m excited to share this colourful collaboration.

Jo Storie, in collaboration with Age UK Northumberland is hosting a big knit at her design studio in Rothbury on the 8th June 2019 10am-2pm so why not come and join in?

If you’re thinking of taking a stand at a craft market or other event read on.  I’m not suggesting I have all the answers but at the very least you’ll have the benefit of my hindsight.

What better time of the year to start a new hobby than right at the beginning. Have you noticed how most New Years’ resolutions start with what we should give...

As promised I've been hidden away working hard to bring you this very exciting announcement. We have launched BareFaced Knits! After many months in development we're launching not one but...

It’s been a busy time of year for me and I've been hidden away working hard to bring you this very exciting announcement. I've been working hard to develop my...