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A Knitting Triumph: The Aisling Shawl

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A Knitting Triumph: The Aisling Shawl

I would love to have the time to knit up every single one of the yarns that I dye. Unfortunatly that is impossible but I met the most lovely kindred sprit through my IG account and she is an incredibly talanted test knitter. When she offered to knit up my yarns for me in exchange for yarn it was like the heavens had opened up and sent me my very own yarn angel. So I chose two patterns and yarn for each project and shipped them off to her. She dutifully sent me photos of the shawls progress while she...

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Plan to Visit a Yarn Show This Autumn

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Plan to Visit a Yarn Show This Autumn

The Autumn is set to be busy for Under An English Sky Yarns. As the temperatures dip and summer slips away, it is natural to reach for those hooks and needles and cast on something to keep us warm throughout the approaching winter. 

So I am very pleased to announce our autumn knitting show calendar. If you fancy a trip to the peak district, or Yorkshire, then why not plan to spend a day at one of these shows. I would love to meet you in person!

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How To Keep Your Knitting Mojo this Summer -Top Tips for Knitting Outdoors

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How To Keep Your Knitting Mojo this Summer -Top Tips for Knitting Outdoors

The summer is here and long, warm days stretch out before you. That is no reason to pack away your knitting needles and yarn. Here are a few of my tips for knitting outdoors.

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New Vlog Episode!

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New Vlog Episode!

Under An English Sky's June podcast episode has just been published!

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More Hand Dyed Yarns, Notions and Project Bags

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More Hand Dyed Yarns, Notions and Project Bags

Hello lovelies! I hope that you are enjoying the Bank Holiday weekend. We've been enjoying a sunshine and showers kind of day. We've managed to have lunch outdoors and spend a bit of time in the garden which is looking lovely at the moment. I do love this time of year. The garden seems to change on a daily basis. At the back end of last week my rambling rose had loads of tightly closed flowers, and now look! They are starting to blossom and looking incredible! I've been working hard at adding some new products to my shop. I...

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