Peak District Yarns

The Studio is looking back to normal after Bakewell Wool Gathering at the weekend. We had a great show - thanks go to Carole and her team for organising such a lovely friendly event. Thanks also to Team PDY who helped me on the stall - Suzanne and Colette. You’re the best!

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Day Two of Bakewell Wool Gathering today. Colette is with me on the stand today - so come and say hello! Lots of cards and goodies as well as yarn to squish!

If you're heading to the Peak District this weekend for Bakewell Wool Gathering 2018, here's another opportunity for you to explore some local artisan crafts. Just head down the A6 to Buxton after you've finished in Bakewell :-)

The Peak District Yarns Studio in Tideswell will be closed on Saturday 13th October....as we're heading down the road to Bakewell Wool Gathering 2018 for the weekend! It's a lovely friendly event - do pop by and say hello if you're able to make it :-)

It's been so busy with customers in the Studio today, I've only gotten a fraction of my preparation for Bakewell Wool Gathering 2018 done. So, I'll be around tomorrow (Sunday 7th) between 10 and 2pm (possibly later!) if you're passing and want to pop in for a browse! Note that I'll be closed next Saturday (13th Oct) as I'll be down the road at Bakewell.

Grab your copy of the latest issue of Knit Now. Not only does it have some fab patterns this month, you’ll also get a sneak peek behind the scenes of the Peak District Yarns Studio!

Do you have a sewing machine and know the basics but don’t know where to turn to make the next step? Is creating something unique for your home appealing? Would you like to be able to make your own scatter cushion?
Come along to the WizardMakes workshop at the Peak District Yarn Studio and spend time developing your sewing skills, and become confident to take the next step. We will make a zipped cushion cover, showing you a simple way to get zip into your cover. We will pro...vide a range of plain and patterned fabric for you to choose from. You can then either select a feather or fibre cushion pad. (Approx cushion size 45cm square.)
At the workshop we will use Janome machines from their current range. These have a speed control that allows you to grow in confidence from a steady stitcher to a fast, efficient seamstress. We will begin our class using these machines, but you are welcome to bring along your own serviced machine if you would like a bit of advice on how to use it. We will look at student machines during the afternoon tea break.

Maximum 6 participants per workshop. All materials are provided.
The workshop runs from 10am to 4pm and is held at the Peak District Yarns Studio and Workshop, Commercial Road, Tideswell, SK17 8NU. Lunch is not provided, but you are welcome to bring a packed lunch, or you can pop to one of the local cafes when we break for lunch.
Skill level: Confident beginners Price: £65
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If you’re around Buxton or Marple this month, do pop by and support Dave and the Sew-In team. And pick up and exclusive pin badge if you’re quick! https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fb id=1782608551865927&id=1705690230698 96&ref=m_notif¬if_t=notify_me _page

Do try and grab a copy of the upcoming issue of Knit Now when it hits the shelves this week. Yours truly is featuring in the Indie Focus series. I've had a sneeky peek and it's a fab article!

Come and chat with sock knitting guru, Christine Perry (aka Winwick Mum) at the Peak District Yarns studio in Tideswell. (SK17 8NU).
She will be signing copies of her newly published book (More Super Socks), and will be on hand for advice re those troublesome sock WIPs!

Delighted that Christine Perry (aka Winwick Mum) will be joining me at the Peak District Yarns Studio in Tideswell on 3rd November for Super Socks Saturday! She'll be bringing copies of her new book :-) Can you join us?

It's almost time for next Derbyshire Dyers Market Night! Are you sat on the edge of your seat, or perhaps hidden behind the sofa?? Head over to the preview album for tales of ghouls and ghosties as the theme this month is Derbyshire Ghosts! https://www.facebook.com/pg/DerbyshireDye rs/photos/?tab=album&album_id=323604 834889358

Look at the selection of fabrics which Deborah has sourced for our Absolute Beginners: Sewing workshop tomorrow! Can't wait :-)

Sorry it’s been a bit quiet on here for the past week. I’ve been up in Shetland taking in the sights, sounds and smells of Shetland Wool Week. I’m now fizzing with inspiration!

** PEAK DISTRICT YARNS GIVEAWAY **
Want to be the lucky recipient of a 100g skein of merino nep sock yarn in my popular Blue John colourway AND a gorgeous medium sized project bag, dpn holder and notions pouch made by the talented Laura from CraftmongerLau?
If so, just complete the phrase "I love the Peak District because...." on this post to be in with a chance of winning. I will pick a winner at random on Saturday 29th September.
... You are very welcome to share this fab opportunity with your yarny friends, but sharing/liking is *not* a condition of entry. Be aware that this promotion is the sole responsibility of Peak District Yarns. It is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. You have been told :-)
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Last chance to book a place on our Absolute Beginners: Sewing workshop with WizardMakes on Sunday 30th September. Come and learn how to operate a sewing machine, and create a fab tote bag to take home with you! Only two places left, so grab them quick!

If you love colour and love yarn, then you’ll love this workshop from Peak District Yarns. You will learn how to read hand dyed yarns and how they look knitted up.
You will learn the basics of colour theory and how acid dyes work on different yarn bases. You will then design your perfect hand-dyed skein (choose either Merino DK or Merino Sock Yarn) and create it using a hand-painted technique using pre-mixed dyes. You will then see a demo of other dyeing techniques which ...you can try at home if you catch the yarn-dyeing bug!
One skein of yarn is included in the price of the workshop, but if you wish to dye a second skein you can purchase it on the day (£10).
Maximum 8 participants per workshop.
The workshop runs from 1pm to 4.30pm and is held at the Peak District Yarns Studio and Workshop, Commercial Road, Tideswell, SK17 8NU.
Skill level: Beginner Price: £45
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Doors open at 10am today!

Thank You Carrie for another parcel of wonderful skeins! Absolutely delighted & looking forward to knitting & wearing. So many beautiful skeins to choose from

Ordered Saturday and it arrived today and I love it!!! Great service and beautiful yarn-what's not to like!

My favourite sock yarn. Beautiful colours and very soft. It also washes well and is very hard wearing. Used it to make several gifts which have always been well received. You don't need a complicated pattern with this yarn. Let the colours speak for themselves.

Met these lovely ladies at Nottingham Wool Expo, ���

I have twice bought yarns from Carrie at the Derbyshire Dyers Market nights and not been disappointed. Lovely yarns and great service. I am sure I will be back for more

Had a lovely parcel delivered with wonderful yarn, beautiful colours and can't wait to use it just need to decide what to do! Thanks Carrie x

Colours to dye for! �

Carrie dyed us the most beautiful, exclusive colourway for A Good Yarns Sock Club. It looks stunning and there yarn is beautiful thank you xx

Beautiful yarns and amazing service...was thrilled to meet Carrie at the Yarn expo in Nottingham. Can't recommend highly enough

As a frequent holiday maker in the Peak District I was curious about how the translation into yarn would work. Well, "spot on" would be the description of my choice and "gorgeous" the overall title of yarn bases+creativity. I now own like 20 different colourways, have gifted a few, too, and all I hear are oohs and aahs