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22/05/2026

We’re almost setup and ready for and I must say. These clear bright Silky McSilkface colours have some serious competition for my favourite with the moody colours of Silky Humps today.
See you soon?
Kumeu showgrounds, Shed 4.

21/05/2026

Organized chaos the day before 😂 Frantic labelling is under way. Loads of gorgeous Silky Humps snd Silky McSilkface dry just in time.

03/05/2026

On April 20th we lost our beautiful nephew to cancer. After a 3 year battle he passed peacefully at home, surrounded by people who love him. He was just 10 years old.
A week later we attended a celebration of his life.

As you can imagine this has been a difficult time for our family. We’re taking some time to grieve and remember, but also trying to find balance with work and life.
We will be closing our online store for a couple of weeks to allow us to focus on market prep. Please do message if you need anything though, we’ll be happy to help.
We will be at Capital Fibrefest in Upper Hutt next week, and Woolfest in Auckland 2 weeks later.

Hug your loved ones just a little tighter today.

20/03/2026

Sleeve separation is one of those milestones that always feels momentous to me. 😀
I’m thoroughly enjoying designing this sweater. It’s challenging me in all sorts of ways.

23/02/2026

2025 was a very difficult year for me. I had a LOT going on and both my physical and mental health suffered. I lost the feeling of joy that I had grown used to from slow crafting.
This year is proving to be equally difficult, but I’m trying to implement small things into my day to help.
Such as knitting, reading or sewing during my lunch break.
Today I’m getting in a few rounds on a sweater project that is an idea that’s been taking up brain space for a while now.
It feels good.

23/05/2025

Woolfest ready!

20/02/2025

My proper sample for the Ladies Lunch Dates Hoodie is coming along nicely. I’m down to the pocket on the body so I’ve switched to the hood.
So loving these colours on Paul’s Stitch’s Brew yarn.

11/02/2025

Ladies Lunch Dates Hoodie in the works.
Designed with casual strolls to the corner shops, wandering around the park or walking the dog, or, you know, a lunch date with your people in mind. 😎
Relaxed hood. ✔️
Roomy kangaroo pocket. ✔️
Cuffs that can be worn multiple ways. ✔️
Long enough to keep your kidneys and your bum warm. ✔️
So good!

She’ll be ready for test knitting very soon.
Yarn for this sample is a commercial yarn from stash. Check back soon for a version in Stitch’s Brew.

10/02/2025

Last Xmas club reveal. These are from the Mini Treats option. 12 x 20g mini skeins in either Silky Humps (50/50 baby camel/silk) or Stitch’s Brew (merino, nylon, bronze stellina).
I had a LOT of fun coming up with the colours for these and thoroughly enjoyed the moment I was packing them and had both bases side by side like this where it really shows the difference fibre makes to the final colour.
Each colour is the same dye batch across both bases and some are very close, while others are notably different.
I find myself wondering (yet again) why I didn’t dye up a set for myself. 😂 FOMO is real. 😋

03/02/2025

I realized on the weekend that we never revealed the 2024 Deluxe Treats colourways.
So here they are. 5 stunning 100g skeins of Silky Humps 4ply in colours inspired by summer in Aotearoa New Zealand.

* Hokey Pokey
* Black Sand Beaches
* South Pacific
* My Favourite Jandals
* Pōhutakawa

I love everything about this combination except the fact I didn’t dye an extra set for myself. 😭
I think these would make an excellent striped project or, if stripes aren’t your thing some colour blocking, colourwork or as 5 gorgeous 1 skein projects.
What would you make with them?

30/01/2025

Whirl wind dye session this morning before it gets too warm. Just a handful of skeins for one of this years designs. ☺️
It’s a process.

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