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Blankets, Footstool, Cushions & more

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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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Featured
2018 Christmas Collection Launch
2018 Christmas Collection Launch

The new A/W (Christmas) Collection has just launched and here’s an introduction to every new product and kit… I REALLY REALLY hope you like them!

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ARM-ageddon
ARM-ageddon

A little update on the arm situation…

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5 things I learned at Creatival
5 things I learned at Creatival

Creative last week was an absolute HOOT so I thought I’d write down a couple of things I learnt…

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

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‘THE NEW COLLECTION HAS JUST LAUNCHED, ACT NATURAL’ 🎄 I’m so excited I could bust. I promise not to spam you with Christmas stuff constantly but just for the launch - there’s Ready Made tree skirts, toppers, handmade decorations, stockings and garlands (plus the old favourites like the Original Santa Hat, obvs). Then there’s knit kits for crowns, knitted advent calendars(!), mini stockings, regular stockings and a santa sack. 🤶🏼 Should you choose to shop or peruse, there’s a link in my bio and more on my stories 😁😁 . There, it’s out of my system OK?! PHEW now I just need to move premises and I’m ready for Christmas 😳🤪😂🙈 🎄 🤣 finally, thanks for this shot @georgiadelotz it’s my fave 🙄😂 this is definitely my ‘oh hey, I’m just casually looking at this decoration’ pose 🙈😂 #winner
Can I have a weekend to get over the weekend please? 🙊🤪😴 . I spent Friday like a maniac trying to sort the legal bits for the new LAD premises (still not finalised 🤦🏼‍♀️) Saturday panic-organising the new A/W range (it’s definitely a Christmas range but I’m scared you’ll abuse me if I say it too soon 😜) and today having my mind blown with sensible, inspiring, intelligent, real and raw conversation at @wowexeter 🙌🏼 It was so interesting to hear discussions about mental health, the gender pay gap and body image today, so many interesting points and incredible women speaking - I could have listened to @stylemesunday and @ajabarber talk for hours (I was fangirling a little 🙊🤷🏼‍♀️... who wouldn’t?!) hope you had a brilliant weekend pals! 💖 . P.s no rest for the wicked, I’m off to Hands Club tomorrow to pick stuff up - I can just about carry a cup of tea with it now so reckon that’s all I really need right? 😉
Don’t mind me! I’m just casually sitting here like a regular person thinking about what to knit next. 🙊 . Today I had a really good appointment with my Occupational Therapist where he told me that since I started seeing him 5 weeks ago (post op and nerve damage,) I’ve managed to get my wrist movement up from 10% to 55% 💪🏼 I know there’s still quite a long way to go (I’m hoping for 80% ultimately 🤞🏼) but I’m bloody delighted with that progress so far so I thought I’d show off my fancy wrist bend 💁🏼‍♀️ AND my scar. ⚡️ On that note, I posted some stories last night about my scar and a few people got the wrong impression. The thing about the scar isn’t its appearance, I don’t dislike mine ‘because it’s ugly’ 🙄🤦🏼‍♀️ far from it! I’m pleased to say I’m more complicated than that. I struggle with it because of what it represents, because of the trauma and pain I associate with it and because it’s confusing to not recognise your own body. And that’s ok. I’m allowed to feel like that, and so are you 💖 To everyone who shared their stories with me in response - thank you so much. I’m so sorry I’m slow going through all the messages but I want you to know I see you and I’m so grateful that you’d share your story with me or that you’re kind enough to let me know you’re here with me for mine. 👯‍♀️ Im sure one day it wouldn’t be a big deal and I’m really looking forward to that, but for today I just wanted to put it out there in the hopes it helps someone else to feel ok as well. 👌🏼 As for my wrist bend, I’ve never worked so hard in my life, daily pain, a lot of tears and pushing myself further than I thought possible (with heaps of help/torture from Alex) so I’m just going to mention it again... 55% baby! 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼 YAS! One more time? 10% to 55% 💃💃 now that deserves a donut 🍩😜 over and out (finally, soz!) 😘 . #stufflaurenstouched #showyourscars #worldmentalhealthday
Happy Sunday Pals! Now I can knit again nothing can stop me and I’ve been working on a new jumper knit kit 🙊 - It’s a nice simple one for beginners 👌🏼 but I’ve realised I’m basically just been making things I want to wear (it all started with this cable knit sweater 😍 when I couldn’t find one last year) 🧣 I thought I should maybe ask you if there’s any knit kits you’d like? ...rather than me just filling my own wardrobe 🙊😂🤷🏼‍♀️ more jumpers, cardigans, home wares? Thanking you! 💖
I did something really exciting on Monday that I’m not allowed to talk about 🤦🏼‍♀️😂 BUT I can tell you that it involved some filming 🎬 The last time I did any proper proffesh filming (ie anything that’s not about milk or eyebrows) was for when I did a takeover of @etsy’s stories!... swipe across to witness the outtakes and judge for yourself how successful that was 😳🙊😂*warning- there’s an F-bomb that I’m not technological enough to bleep out 🤷🏼‍♀️ 🙏🏻 Let’s collectively pray the editors of this situation are miracle workers 🤣 I share this in the hopes that it brings you joy and laughter and to show you a true behind the scenes glimpse... because sometimes this IG world can be a touch deceiving 😜💖
Ok I’m officially confused by the weather. I go out with all the layers and I come back in a tee-shirt and a lot to carry 🤷🏼‍♀️😂 is it hot is it cold? Does ANYONE understand it? 🍂 This good news is I *think* (🤷🏼‍♀️🤞🏼) it’s time to whip out the Rapunzel Scarfs which always makes me happy 💃 i love making them and I love wearing them 👌🏼 I have three colours (Mink blush, forest green and crimson) so I can basically wear them nonstop between now and January. Although I might need a granite one too ...? 🤔🙊😜
I sat down on Sunday to take a picture of me ‘attempting’ to knit after 2 months not being able to hold a needle and then by some miraculous, wonderful, incredible fortune.... I managed to knit. 🙌🏼 I was about 5x slower than normal and out of the 6 things I’ve made since, I’ve done 3 of them totally wrong 😂 but in this moment right here I had a little cry because it was so fucking wonderful to feel like myself again, knitting in my armchair surrounded by my house plant babies. 🙊 I just thought I’d share that moment of joy with you, my internet friends. There’s still quite a way for me to go with ARMageddon (tee hee!) but for now, after quite a while feeling like I was a bit lost, I’m so happy to be feeling a bit more like myself again...HERE SHE IS! I know her! 🙋🏼‍♀️ I hope your Week is going well m’darlin’s . P.S (total sidenote, this crown kit -and ready made crowns 🙊 - will be out next month 💪🏼👑) . P.P.S. Yes the lamp is wearing a sombrero, what of it?! 🤷🏼‍♀️😜😂🙈
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 😳🙈😂
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