The Woolgathering Diaries

stone skimming on water leaving ripples behind

The Ripple Effect of Ethical Fashion: How Your ...

Shopping ethically is like skimming a pebble across a pond: one small choice can create ripples far beyond what you imagine. By supporting small, ethical fashion brands, you’re not just...

The Ripple Effect of Ethical Fashion: How Your ...

Shopping ethically is like skimming a pebble across a pond: one small choice can create ripples far beyond what you imagine. By supporting small, ethical fashion brands, you’re not just...

"So... You Don't Actually Knit the Clothes?"

"So... You Don't Actually Knit the Clothes?"

When someone said, “Oh… so you don’t actually knit the clothes,” during a live demo of my manual knitting machine, I was stunned. It reminded me how misunderstood domestic machine...

"So... You Don't Actually Knit the Clothes?"

When someone said, “Oh… so you don’t actually knit the clothes,” during a live demo of my manual knitting machine, I was stunned. It reminded me how misunderstood domestic machine...

Woman wearing the bell sweater in grey, sat down

Why Made-To-Order is at the Heart of My Knitwea...

Why do I make every piece to order? It started with a photo of a landfill full of discarded clothing and the decision that my knitwear would never end up...

Why Made-To-Order is at the Heart of My Knitwea...

Why do I make every piece to order? It started with a photo of a landfill full of discarded clothing and the decision that my knitwear would never end up...

What Makes Merino Wool So Special?

What Makes Merino Wool So Special?

Discover why Merino wool is my fibre of choice- naturally soft, breathable, and sustainably. From its eco-friendly benefits to its rugged Donegal-spun texture, Merino makes my knitwear both beautiful and...

What Makes Merino Wool So Special?

Discover why Merino wool is my fibre of choice- naturally soft, breathable, and sustainably. From its eco-friendly benefits to its rugged Donegal-spun texture, Merino makes my knitwear both beautiful and...

The first Bell Sweater hanging from a rail in the craft shop where it all began

Re-introducing The Wild Beginnings Collection

Today, I’m sharing the story behind The Wild Beginnings Collection and how it all started with a personal project I almost kept for myself.

Re-introducing The Wild Beginnings Collection

Today, I’m sharing the story behind The Wild Beginnings Collection and how it all started with a personal project I almost kept for myself.

Natural fibres or synthetic fibres: What is the sustainable option?

Natural fibres or synthetic fibres: What is the...

Ever checked the label on your clothes and wondered what those fibre names actually mean? Materials matter more than you think- especially for the planet. In this blog, we break...

Natural fibres or synthetic fibres: What is the...

Ever checked the label on your clothes and wondered what those fibre names actually mean? Materials matter more than you think- especially for the planet. In this blog, we break...