The Woolgathering Diaries

Two women sit at a picnic both wearing The Blanket Top. One woman is taking a picture of the other

Behind The Picnic Collection: Five Details You ...

Deep dive into the details and decisions made for The Picnic Collection. We look at the names, colour palette, yarn, design and purpose of the collection.

Behind The Picnic Collection: Five Details You ...

Deep dive into the details and decisions made for The Picnic Collection. We look at the names, colour palette, yarn, design and purpose of the collection.

Three women running up a hill wearing Caitlin McCracken new knitwear collection

Summer Knitwear Doesn't Exist... Or Does It?

When you think of knitwear, summer probably isn't the first season that comes to mind. But with the right fibres, lightweight yarns and thoughtful construction, knitwear can become the perfect...

Summer Knitwear Doesn't Exist... Or Does It?

When you think of knitwear, summer probably isn't the first season that comes to mind. But with the right fibres, lightweight yarns and thoughtful construction, knitwear can become the perfect...

Picture of a picnic in a summery field including picnic blanket, basket, drinks and food

The Best Picnics Aren't Perfect

A personal reflection on childhood picnics, forgotten bread and pancake-stealing dogs, and why the best picnics are rarely the perfectly planned ones.

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The Best Picnics Aren't Perfect

A personal reflection on childhood picnics, forgotten bread and pancake-stealing dogs, and why the best picnics are rarely the perfectly planned ones.

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Picture of Colin Firth from Bridget Jones's Diary wearing his Christmas jumper with rudolph on the front, with an unimpressed face

The Christmas Jumper Epidemic: Why It’s Time to...

Every winter, my mum pulls out the same oversized wool Benetton jumper she’s had for nearly thirty years- not a novelty Christmas knit, but one that feels timeless and familiar....

The Christmas Jumper Epidemic: Why It’s Time to...

Every winter, my mum pulls out the same oversized wool Benetton jumper she’s had for nearly thirty years- not a novelty Christmas knit, but one that feels timeless and familiar....

screenshot from the lizzy mcguire movie. caption is of cartoon lizzy saying "maybe im an outfit repeater, but youre an outfit rememberer, which is just as pathetic."

"I’m an outfit repeater, but you're an outfit r...

If you grew up in the early 2000s, you’ll remember Lizzie McGuire’s iconic line: “Maybe I’m an outfit repeater, but you're an outfit rememberer.” I love repeating my favourite pieces,...

"I’m an outfit repeater, but you're an outfit r...

If you grew up in the early 2000s, you’ll remember Lizzie McGuire’s iconic line: “Maybe I’m an outfit repeater, but you're an outfit rememberer.” I love repeating my favourite pieces,...

Care label icons- hand wash only, do not tumble dry, dry flat, cool iron

Caring for Your Knitwear: A Small Act of Slow L...

Caring for your knitwear is a simple act that helps it last beautifully for years. In this post, Caitlin shares her easy, mindful tips for washing, drying, and storing your...

Caring for Your Knitwear: A Small Act of Slow L...

Caring for your knitwear is a simple act that helps it last beautifully for years. In this post, Caitlin shares her easy, mindful tips for washing, drying, and storing your...