Have just got back from a lovely day in London. Went round the yarn shops and ended up at Hamleys.
Was a bit dissappointed at first as the Handweavers studio was exactly as stated - was lovely but not exactly what I was after!! Still came out with some hand-dyed Peruvian sheep wool - decided against the nettle!!
Loop was shut so very dissappointed there. I don't recall seeing that on the website and can't believe they would be shut this close the Christmas.
Iknit however, more than made up for it - very friendly staff that were not too in your face and some lovely yarn to be had - spent a bit but not too much.
Hamleys of course was great and picked some bits for the boys - again spent a little but not too much.
This is the whole haul. Minus some bits for a Christmas swap I am taking part in. The colors aren't great as I am taking the photos by fairy lights!! The grotto is now ready!
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Some arun from the West Yorkshire Spinners to make into gloves
Some sock DK to make into.....socks!!
Some lovely DK by Fyberspates to make into a top - haven't decided which yet.
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And this is the interesting Peruvian wool from Handweavers! |