Whilst my job is very demanding one of the good things about it is that I get to be out and about a lot. Of late I have frequently found myself near to The Cotswolds but with no time to stop and wander. So on a sunny day at the week-end what better to do than to to take a leisurely drive to visit a Yarn shop.
As we approached the High Street of Burford it appeared very busy - would we find anywhere to park?
Burford High Street
Yes we did....
What a lovely view from the top of the street and as you wander down on your right you will find
Burford Needlecraft
This shop is a little nest of many crafts including tapestry, cross-stitch, needlepoint and embroidery. Then downstairs there is a room filled with yarn, pattern books and single patterns. They stock Rowan, Jaeger, Noro and Colinette.
Needless to say I couldn't leave without purchasing something......
I treated myself to some Colinette Mohair in shade Sahara and Giotto in shade Cezanne to make a jumper for the winter.
Colinette Mohair - Sahara
The Colinette looked so attractive all hung up in its hanks - such beautiful colours. I hope one day to visit Colinette who are based in Llanfair Caereinion, Powy, Wales.
Rowanette, Jill Richards, visited early in the year and kindly purchased one of their Absolutely Fabulous Throw Kits for me. Jill was unsure of the colour scheme in my house but her choice was perfect - colourway Sedona.
Colinette Throw Kit
So what do I need now but a yarn swift and ball winder as I have rather a few skeins to wind.
Audrey is still in progress
Sleeve number 1
Sleeve number 2
So I shall soon be on to the lace neck which will be interesting. Meanwhile I am off to finish the second sleeve of Audrey.
Happy Knitting.
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