The Woolgathering Diaries

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...

Big News: I Won Best Green Business!

Big News: I Won Best Green Business!

I'm thrilled to share that I won Best Green Business at the Women in Business NI Awards 2025! As a one-woman knitwear studio, this recognition means the world and has...

Big News: I Won Best Green Business!

I'm thrilled to share that I won Best Green Business at the Women in Business NI Awards 2025! As a one-woman knitwear studio, this recognition means the world and has...

Welcome to The Woolgathering Diaries!

Welcome to The Woolgathering Diaries!

Welcome to The Woolgathering Diaries - a space where knitwear, natural fibres, and slow fashion come together with curiosity and care. I started this blog to share my journey of...

Welcome to The Woolgathering Diaries!

Welcome to The Woolgathering Diaries - a space where knitwear, natural fibres, and slow fashion come together with curiosity and care. I started this blog to share my journey of...