Tag Archives: woods

Felt for Foraging and Jam making

Posted on August 18, 2013 by woodlandknitter

Phew, what a crafty week I have put my poor hands through. After discovering a fallen oak branch laden with baby acorns I realised soon would be the time for autumnal treasure gathering in the forest. Technically we have a … Continue reading →

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Calling in the May!

Posted on April 24, 2013 by woodlandknitter

  What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think about Mayday? Personally, with me it is the maypole. The maypole is said to represent two things. In times gone by our ancestors believed that spirits … Continue reading →

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Spinning Rainbows

Posted on April 18, 2013 by woodlandknitter

We have had a very crafty couple of weeks! I have been catching up with some spinning and sewing and even had a go at whittling some crochet hooks from some found sticks. I have to say, the baby yak … Continue reading →

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Waldorf Dolls and Houses in Trees

Posted on April 11, 2013 by woodlandknitter

When I was a little girl, there was always a feeling of dreamlike enchantment when I went to play at friends houses from Waldorf families. Looking back I don’t know if it was the light, breathy atmosphere that their homes … Continue reading →

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The Enchanted Sole – socks and yarn and mossy trees.

Posted on March 5, 2013 by woodlandknitter

  Ok, I know I said I would write about the yarny side of York this time, but I got very excited this morning when a book I have been waiting for arrived today. I had to share! A friend … Continue reading →

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Lace and Snow

Posted on January 20, 2013 by woodlandknitter

We don’t get a huge amount of snow over here. When we do it seems to have two outcomes.  Major panic and everything grinds to a halt, while the other half race to the nearest slope and play in it … Continue reading →

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Have yourselves a merry little Christmas / Yule / Winter Solstice… whatever…

Posted on December 22, 2012 by woodlandknitter

I love having children this time of year… being Pagan I do wonder about whether or not it is right to celebrate Christmas, but as so much of it is pagan in origin and so much has come from other … Continue reading →

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Wool in the Woods

Posted on October 11, 2012 by woodlandknitter

Is it strange to take wool for a walk? I keep finding myself doing it. Both roving and yarn. I usually have a pretty good idea of what I want to do with it as and when I buy it … Continue reading →

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