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About

A Brief introduction  to anyone I'm yet to meet; I knit from my studio in Devon. I drink far too much tea & eat way too much junk food. I'm besotted with my Cockapoo Harry who's a year and a half old. Last October I married my husband Alex after 10 years of getting to know each other & I started my business a few years ago having moved to Devon when Alex was offered a job at the airport & the rest is history...

A bit about my work - I use 100% Merino Wool which has to be the greatest material ever. Colour is everything, whether it's fabulous brights or fine neutrals, each one is effervescent in it's own way. I mainly make soft furnishings (particularly blankets) but like to branch out a bit too. Everything is hand knit on giant needles, I then hand process all the items to help with quality and lifespan.

*and exhale* If you'd like to know more then there's plenty more waffle on the About page and in my Blog, Happy exploring! 

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You can't get cosier than a giant knit blanket. With options to choose your favourite size, stitch and colour there's over a hundred varieties in total so we're sure to create a blanket to suit you.

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Toolkit Launch - Defining Your Brand
Toolkit Launch - Defining Your Brand

We’ve packed everything we know about Defining Your Brand into this PDF. Its the first of many and it’s one of the most important things to clarify… I hope you like it!

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Behind the Scenes of Our New Project
Behind the Scenes of Our New Project

We’re bizarrely excited about this new project and would love your help, if you’re a small business after any advice please let us know what you need…

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New Pompom Kits
New Pompom Kits

I’ve been wanting to release these kits for months, they are so cute and OMG I just want to add pompoms to everything!

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Free Crown Pattern
Free Crown Pattern

Quick and easy pattern to make your own chunky knit Crown for any head size.

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Out of Office & Unconscious
Out of Office & Unconscious

While I’m resting up and trying to figure out how I managed this, here’s some hopefully useful posts and projects to keep you entertained and busy!

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Lend me a hand?
Lend me a hand?

Turns out i’m not much of a cyclist, quick update about the broken arm situation and how we’ll be dealing with orders :)

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40mm needles + super soft & hypoallergenic merino wool = Endless possibilities

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We’ve basically just been sat here waiting for Autumn, so we’re pretty happy that blanket season has finally arrived 🙌🏼 . OMG I’m so excited about all the layers (on my bed and in my wardrobe) are you an autumn/fall lover or are you here for sunshine summers? ☀️ . I will miss the light but I love candles and fairy lights and chunky knits so much 👏🏼🙌🏼😁💖
Yesterday was such a treat. Creatival was everything I’d hoped and more. It was a day packed full of laughter, inspiration, creativity and so much joy. The creative community online and offline is so insanely talented and brilliant I feel so lucky to be part of it. Thank you to everyone who came and made it amazing, to all who listened to mine and Helen’s talk (where I might have mentioned milk a few too many times 🙄) and of course to the lady herself @thecbnteam for organising it. . If you’d like more fabulousness in your feeds may I introduce you to (or remind you of) these queens... 👑👑👑 @tbsphotoboothco amazing girl power duo running a fabulous photobooth as a side hustle to their full time jobs! 🙇🏼‍♀️ @clare_elizabeth_kilgour who’s just kindness encapsulated creating magnificent affordable jewellery to die for 😍 @georgiadelotz photography genius and all round marvellous human (with a layer of sarcasm which made us instant friends) 😜 @dakotaraedust the talented creator of hilarious time lapses (swipe across) and insanely fabulous jewellery 🙌🏼 @luckydipclub who’s honesty, experience and happy shines through effortlessly. And @lucyandyak the most incredible, inspirational and insatiable couple who I NEED to be my bffs cuz omg they’re even better in real life than you could ever imagine! . #creatival #creativecommunity
Sorry not a special pic this evening, just my mug 😄 3 things to share with you tonight though pals: 1) The commissions for a ready made Cardigan or Jumper will sadly be ending soon so if you want one for Christmas (I know, I know sorry! 🎄) please get in there ASAP. Kits will always be available but me and the Knitter’s won’t have time to do the ready made ones soon. . 2) I’ve just launched a toolkit for my small biz pals on how to ‘Define Your Brand’ I shan’t bore you with the details but there’s info in my stories and omg I hope you like it! . 3) This is my favourite tee-shirt and I want to wear it all the time. It’s by @rockonrubyxx and says ‘Tea please’ it was a #gift but I’d already put it in my shopping basket so it’s by no means an obligation to share it 😂🙌🏼💖 great minds 👌🏼 . 4) (hands up who knew I’d cheat and do 4 🙋🏼‍♀️😂😂) I’m super excited for @thecbnteam s event Creatival tomorrow, think that’s my outfit in the background, there’s a skirt there somewhere I’m not just going with 2 tops and no bottoms 😳🙈😂
Don’t mind me, just sitting here watching the work I haven’t done pile up 🙄 . I’m a little behind on my schedule due to the ol’ broken arm situation. I’ve basically spent the entire day rubbing bio-oil on my scar and trying to do a thumbs up. It seems that procrastination is my super power 🙊🙈 it’s not all bad thought - I’ve eaten my way through the biscuit tin and watched more episodes of Scandal than I care to admit, after all that’s what Sundays are for right?! 😜💖
Oh I love Autumn! What are your favourite things? Mine are: 💡 The fairy lights 🔥 The candles & log fires 💤 The perfect excuse for lazy days 🧣 The layers 🌑 The early nights 📺 The boxsets 💃 Strictly Come Dancing ➰ and of course the Chunky Knits 🙊🙌🏼 Not that I’m enjoying any of these things at the moment 😂 before I go completely into hibernation we’re enjoying the evening out. We’re about to smash a Five Guys (my first one ever!) and see Ross Noble. Happy Wednesday pals xx
Pink or mustard? 🙊 . This time of year is all about stock, we make stock year round (Santa hats in January, June & September) but now’s when we really check in and make sure we’re ready for the next 4 months, that goes for stock, swing tags, cardboard boxes and everything in between. . Now that you can basically feel the seasons changing (and see the tree topper orders start to come in quickly 🙊) it’s time to shift gears and get prepared.... and I’m so excited! Mid September, I’m ready for you 💪🏼 . P.S there’s a wee giveaway in my stories if you fancy winning one of the new kits, head over there 😁 . #cushionaddict #whpdailylife
People keep asking me ‘where did you get that chunky knit blanket?’ so I’m certain that I’m talking about milk/my dog/jigsaw puzzles/my dinner too much. . So just to clarify... I make big knitted blankets for my job and sell them. I also make chunky knit cushions, Christmas products and sell all the gear and knit kits so you can make them too. 😄☺️💕 . Also while I’m on a journey of clarity 🙄🙊😂...despite 90% of my inbox being addressed to ‘Laura’ my name is actually Lauren 😂 ...are you, like me regularly called the wrong name? I never know whether to correct people or just go along with it now 🤷🏼‍♀️ (it’s like that episode of Friends where Chandler gets called Toby) it’s not a problem I’m just too British to know how to handle it 😂💖 . Rug from @jordhome #gift
It’s not that I’m bored I’m just.... passing the time 😂🙈 . Generally I’m fine and just tootling about keeping myself entertained but I must admit when Alex, my Husband/carer/chef/chauffeur decides to selfishly spend his days at work instead of here assisting and entertaining me (😉😉) I do find myself going slightly stir crazy 🤪 . So after a rather frustrating weekend roaming around on my own I’m so excited for the week ahead where I’ve got some stuff planned 💪🏼 although I must admit - Alex got me a Harry Potter jigsaw puzzle today so that really has been a highlight of my month (🤣🙈 who even am I?!) hope you’ve had a great weekend and have a wonderful week ahead 💃💖
*Sound the foghorn for an announcement* 👑 The crown pattern is finally available (for FREE 🎉) if you’d like to make one yourself 😁 kits will be available soon but for now, help yourself to a freebie from my brain that has brought me a lot of joy (both confidence boosts whilst watching telly and taking pictures of my dog in it 🤷🏼‍♀️) 👑 The pattern is for beginners as well as advanced knitters, includes ‘how to knit’ instructions and can be adjusted to fit children or adults (or pets, Harry loves his - you can see in my stories) 😁 click the link in my bio to download the pattern ...HAPPY KNITTING PALS X 👑 P.S. if you’re in my Facebook Knitting Club I’ve popped it in there too 😃💝
So I’ve heard on the grape vine that today is National Dog Day. Our little boy has been away for over a week because he was a bit too bouncy for me to handle ‘one handed’ (thank goodness for doggy-grandparents/accommodating in-laws 💖) but I am really starting to miss him and his fluffy cuddles! . I love how Harry comes and parks himself on top of whatever I’m doing to get my attention...with absolutely no concept of personal space, then I have to lug him into a more convenient position 😂🙈 . Dogs are all so different and so funny in they’re own way which makes each one so special 💖 do you have a dog with plenty of personality and quirks? Is yours terribly trained (like Harry 🙈) or an angel that does what they’re told? If they’re well behaved, please share all your secrets! . #whpstudy #nationaldogday
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Oblong, square, colourful, neutral, big, small, linen... there's plenty to choose from when it comes to chunky knit cushions, but thankfully, they're always Merino.

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