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Sticky Toffee, Milk & Honey and Feather on our Mer

Sticky Toffee, Milk & Honey and Feather on our Merino & Silk.
I’ll get back to the dyeing when it’s cooled down a bit. I’ve decided it’s now officially hot in the shed. Lx
#yarnspiration
#yarnaddict
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Alpaca & Silk 4ply in Sea Witch, Twig and Storm Br

Alpaca & Silk 4ply in Sea Witch, Twig and Storm Brewing.
Nicola’s using them for Baubles by Andrea Mowry and while she was busy knitting I nicked one of her scented geraniums.
#plantswapping
#baublesshawl #nevernotknitting #ainsworthandprin #handdyedyarn #indiedyersofinstagram #indiedyedyarn

There are two new colours in our Merino & Silk, F

There are two new colours in our Merino & Silk, Feather and Winter in Narnia. It’s been winter in Sussex this week. #ainsworthandprin #loveknitting #indiedyedyarn #handdyedyarn #whereissummer #nevernotknitting

There are only a few of our June Club Boxes left -

There are only a few of our June Club Boxes left - we just got in before the end of the month with our newsletter!
The theme is ‘Bringing the Garden In’ and here’s a whacking great clue as to the colours. This month there is a non sewing craft project plus a few other extras. The second photo shows last months box contents, more examples on the website.

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Our Rustic BFL Sock is back in the shop after a ve

Our Rustic BFL Sock is back in the shop after a very long break. Each skein is 110g/385 m of incredibly soft British Blue Faced Leicester that makes the cosiest socks but is also brilliant for just about everything else.
May I also just point out the sheer happiness of a garden
a sieve from @overthrowsieveandriddlemakers
One day it’ll go out into the garden but at the moment I’m too busy filling it with wool. #overthrowsievesandriddles #bfl
#purewool #britishwool #handdyedyarn #indiedyersofinstagram #stricken #purewoolsockyarn

All the blues are out today. From the back Opal, S

All the blues are out today. From the back Opal, Sea Witch, Lamentation, Shoreline and Tide all on our Classic Sock base.
#sockyarn #ainsworthandprin #indiedyersofinstagram #handdyedyarn #handknit #garn #strikke #yarnlove #knittersofinstagram #crochetersofinstagram

Winter’s Frost by @thishandmadelife in Sea Witch

Winter’s Frost by @thishandmadelife in Sea Witch. The shop is finally up to date - I think!
#sockknitting #sockknittersofinstagram #ainsworthandprin #operationsockdrawer #nevernotknitting #theknittingshed

So the weather has warmed up and we are trying out

So the weather has warmed up and we are trying out a possible woolly, wool DK for the shop. Phew!
I’ve given up the knitting and taken it’s picture instead, much cooler!

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#ainsworthandprin #ainsworthandprinyarn #knittersifinstagram
#strikking
#orlayagrandiflora

A suitably sunny ‘flyer’ for all who love text

A suitably sunny ‘flyer’ for all who love textiles and needlework of all kinds.
We are exhibiting #threadfestival this weekend at Farnham Maltings. It’s always inspiring and we’re really excited to be taking part.
Thickets are only available in advance with timed entry to make it as safe as possible for everyone.

#farnhammaltings
#threadfestival2021
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#handdyedyarn #textilefestival

The new issue of The Knitter magazine is out today

The new issue of The Knitter magazine is out today and Nicola’s design, Shipping Forecast, is on the front cover! She’s right chuffed.
Knitted in our Merino & Silk Single the neck detail is formed by working slip stitches.
We have yarn packs in the shop if you fancy giving it a go. #theknittermagazine #ainsworthandprin #mysisterisacleveroldstick
#merinoandsilk #slowwardrobe #handmade #imademyclothes

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