The Woolgathering Diaries

Why Should You Support Ethical and Sustainable Fashion?

Why Should You Support Ethical and Sustainable ...

Fast fashion is under increasing scrutiny for its impact on people and the planet. From low wages and unsafe working conditions to enormous textile waste and carbon emissions, the true...

Why Should You Support Ethical and Sustainable ...

Fast fashion is under increasing scrutiny for its impact on people and the planet. From low wages and unsafe working conditions to enormous textile waste and carbon emissions, the true...

The Legacy of Irish Knitwear: craft, culture and comfort

The Legacy of Irish Knitwear: craft, culture an...

From the windswept Aran Islands to modern design studios, Irish knitwear has carried generations of meaning in every stitch. This post explores the legacy, symbolism, and slow-fashion revival of one...

The Legacy of Irish Knitwear: craft, culture an...

From the windswept Aran Islands to modern design studios, Irish knitwear has carried generations of meaning in every stitch. This post explores the legacy, symbolism, and slow-fashion revival of one...

Red scarf with Caitlin McCracken Knitwear label sewn on

5 Easy Steps to Start Your Sustainable Wardrobe

Building a sustainable wardrobe doesn’t mean giving up all your favourite pieces; it’s about making small, intentional choices that add up over time. Discover five easy steps to build a...

5 Easy Steps to Start Your Sustainable Wardrobe

Building a sustainable wardrobe doesn’t mean giving up all your favourite pieces; it’s about making small, intentional choices that add up over time. Discover five easy steps to build a...

Red Cosy cardi laid out on moss with the sun shining down

Beyond the Price Tag: The Real Cost of Fast Fas...

“It’s beautiful… but it’s too expensive.”I hear this often when someone holds one of my sweaters. And I understand it. We’ve been taught to value clothing by its price tag...

Beyond the Price Tag: The Real Cost of Fast Fas...

“It’s beautiful… but it’s too expensive.”I hear this often when someone holds one of my sweaters. And I understand it. We’ve been taught to value clothing by its price tag...

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...