Eden cottage yarns

Each of the three designs features a different technique - Acorn is beautifully textured, Bramble is richly bobbled, and Flora features gorgeous colourwork.

Loop stocks three different weights — the delicate and airy Theseus Lace , the silky soft Titus 4ply and the lustrous Bowland DK. We caught up Victoria Magnus, dyer and all round colour whiz, to find out more about Eden Cottage yarns — enjoy! Can you tell us a little more about your background and how you came to start Eden Cottage Yarns? I first started knitting in , when I was at University in Dundee. An Architecture student, who really wished she was studying textiles it was in the same building! It just sort of grew from there really, on the knitting front! As far as dyeing goes, it was something I had experimented with whilst at uni, as there were no yarn shops locally, and it was the time when really jazzy sock yarns were in fashion.

Eden cottage yarns

Rosedale 4ply Mini Skein in Hyssop Dyelot Rosedale 4ply Mini Skein in Wisteria Dyelot Rosedale 4ply Mini Skein in Sand Dyelot Carlisle Fingering in Thunder Dyelot Pendle Chunky in Bark Dyelot Mini skein sets are a really popular treat for yarn lovers with lots of different options available. When we have Read more. Just like that is almost over and the festive period is upon us! If you are thinking of gifting October has been another busy month when is it not?! Established in , we are now a small team producing the best quality yarns that we can; using beautiful materials designed to be a joy to work with and wear, and practical too. The yarn is dyed with an emphasis on simple but gorgeous colours, as well as sustainability, and ECY has become synonymous with a muted palette of semi-solid shades. Victoria's designs are published on Payhip as well as on here, and have appeared in magazines too. You will also see her yarns in stock at a number of our yarn shops around the country - do check our stockists page.

Wear them fully stretched or cosily squooshed around the wrists; they work just as well either way. Munchkin Pumpkins. Shopping Cart.

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Welcome to Eden Cottage Yarns, where you will find beautifully hand dyed yarns, original designs, and more. The yarn is dyed with an emphasis on simple but gorgeous colours, as well as sustainability, and ECY has become synonymous with a muted palette of semi-solid shades. Victoria's designs can be found on our website, on Payhip HERE , and have appeared in most of the British knitting magazines too. You will also see her yarns in stock at a number of yarn shops around the world see our stockists list HERE. So, how did it all start? Having always been creative, and interested in textiles, Victoria taught herself to knit in whilst at university in Dundee. At the time there was little yarn available in shops, and unable to find the colours she wanted she had a go at dyeing her own.

Eden cottage yarns

We get a lot of questions about our yarns, their compositions and what projects they are good for. This made us think it would be helpful to have all the details in one place for easy reference. Askham Lace Askham Lace formerly known as Pegasus Lace is luxurious, soft, lustrous, and lovely to work with. It creates a warm yet lightweight fabric, with good stitch definition. The silk content adds strength and gives the yarn a gentle sheen. The fine baby alpaca makes it a bit fluffy without being itchy like some alpaca yarns. An item made in this yarn is a joy to wear - you hardly know it's there but can really feel the warmth from it.

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Make him in Bowland DK and he can go through the washing machine too The yarn is dyed with an emphasis on simple but gorgeous colours, as well as sustainability, and ECY has become synonymous with a muted palette of semi-solid shades. Thornfield Collection. Established in , we are now a small team producing the best quality yarns that we can; using beautiful materials designed to be a joy to work with and wear, and practical too. I like to create colourways that are simple and understated. Do also check out our blog posts for lots of information on the yarns, and check us out on Flickr for various albums - most notably our Colour Combinations for various quantities of colours required. With no work lined up and only myself to worry about, I thought this was an excellent opportunity to go full time self-employed, and have a go at properly running a business. Rosedale 4ply Mini Skein in Hyssop Dyelot Gifts See More "Close Cart". Hut 8. We caught up Victoria Magnus, dyer and all round colour whiz, to find out more about Eden Cottage yarns — enjoy! Swainby Cowl. The shell trim adds weight and gives an elegant finish while the len Swainby Hat. Kendal Mint.

Titus 4ply in Black Magic Rose Dyelot Titus 4ply in Marigold Dyelot Titus 4ply in Hedgerow Dyelot

Find Out More. Gatekeeper Cowl. Lucky Dip Cowl 4ply. Perfectly unisex, they can also be worked as fingerless mitts if you prefer. He is ideal for all ages, and having no easily removable small parts is just as good for babies. Happy Knitting and Crocheting! Wear them fully stretched or cosily squooshed around the wrists; they work just as well either way. Established in , we are now a small team producing the best quality yarns that we can; using beautiful materials designed to be a joy to work with and wear, and practical too. There is an element of seasonality to the colour palette, particularly for the yarns that I dye for my own website, or for shows, where I have more freedom to explore my creativity. The delightful halo of Eldwick lace adds a touch of luxury to this pretty accessory and the splash of Nateby adds the perfect amount of sparkle.