Fairy Bells at Kircubbin Henshed

Kiri Cottage Fairy Bells 1

Fairy bells are hung by windows and doors, and their music invites in the good energy and keeps away the rest.

Look at these – the Kircubbin Henshed will be full of good energy!

Kiri Cottage Spins Alpaca

Kiri Cottage Alpaca Spinning 1

Some lovely, brown alpaca next in line to be spun. It has been skirted, washed, through the swing picker and e-carder and now sitting beside the wheel.

Easily Join Yarn

Kiri Cottage Join Yarn 1

Here is a way to easily join yarn. This works really well when you want to join 2 pieces of yarn, with no ends to sew in.

Japanese Knitting at Kiri Cottage

Kiri Cottage Japanese Knitting 1

A while ago I bought myself the ‘Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible ‘. It is a beautiful book, with patterns for many intricate stitches. Think Aran knitting but much finer and more complex. I came across it the other day and wondered how many people are aware of this knitting style?