Ever wondered how I choose a new yarn base for you to knit or crochet with? In today’s blog post I’m going to take you behind the scenes of my development process, so you can get a taste of what
Indie Dyer Notes: The development of a new yarn base
12 easy tips to expand your knitting or crochet knowledge
So many times at shows I hear customers say ‘Oh I couldn’t make that, it’s too difficult.’ Or ‘I can’t use yarn that thin/thick’. We are all too good at blocking things that take us out of our comfort zone,
Indie Dyers Notes: Where I find my colour inspiration
Ever wondered where I find my colour inspiration when dyeing your knitting yarns? In today’s blog post I’m going to take you behind the scenes, to show you exactly where I source my colourways from. My biggest colour inspiration –
Knitting Yarn Guide: Types, Weights, and How to Choose the Right One
So you find yourself in the yarn shop again looking through the shelves, trying to find the ‘perfect’ knitting yarn for your latest project, after you realise they don’t have the yarn the pattern calls for. You feel stuck, not entirely sure if the yarn you have your eye on will do the job.
Choosing the right knitting yarn for your project can feel daunting, but today on the blog I want to help by giving you some tips that I find help me.
Flowery Infinity Scarf knitting pattern tips
8 helpful tips when you are knitting the Flowery Infinity Scarf Starting a new knitting project can feel both exciting and daunting at the same time! This is especially so if you are going to be trying some new knitting
A fresh new year of hand dyed yarn for you
Happy New Year! This year I have lots of beautiful, luxurious hand dyed yarn coming your way and to start us off I wanted to spend some time with you by looking at some of the popular options I have
Winter Mini Skein Selection Box – New for Christmas 2020!
With the Coronavirus pandemic closing down the yarn shows and events that were planned this year, I had some time to create a couple of new projects. You may have been one of the lucky few to pre-order my very
Birthday sale!
It’s my birthday this weekend, so to share the celebrations I’m having a little yarn sale in my Etsy shop! You’ll find a variety of yarn bases including discontinued ones in an assortment of weights. Everything in the sale section
2020 Yarn Advent pre-order now available!
I’m super-excited to launch the very first Perran Yarns Advent calendar! It’s the perfect way to treat yourself (or your favourite yarn-lover) every day in December leading up to Christmas. The calendar includes 24 cute mini skeins of assorted 4ply
Sari Silk Ribbon Project Ideas
What are recycled sari and chiffon ribbons? Alongside luxury yarns for knitting and crochet, I also hand-dye packs of recycled sari and chiffon silk ribbon, available in my online shop. They are a by-product from the manufacture of sari silk;