karen boyce

hand made knits and crochet, unique gifts

[karen boyce @BoyceSec]

Lots going on here at Casalana HQ. Mumma goose is sat on numerous eggs patiently waiting and today the chicks in the incubator have started to hatch. First 2 out and will quickly multiply. #newlife #Easterchicks #springtime #chicks

[karen boyce @BoyceSec]

Don’t let nature’s music stop - 56% of UK wildlife is in decline and time’s running out to protect what’s left. Download the song and spread the word. https://t.co/3i2QBTSjWW

[karen boyce @BoyceSec]

Had the most fantastic time at RHS Rosemoor Garden Centre Yarn Fest in Devon at the weekend. Met some fabulous people both stallholders and those who attended. I was super impressed with the yarn bombing in the craft... https://t.co/nTEhRa8Zz8

[karen boyce @BoyceSec]

I'm offering a discount! https://t.co/qPgMw4jnS0 via @Etsy

[karen boyce @BoyceSec]

Take one fleece chosen by customer, prepare and wash it, card it blend it and spin it then hey presto you have a lovely pure wool jumper. #purewooljumper #handspun #handknitted

[karen boyce @BoyceSec]

Photo by me https://t.co/ih2c306Nyt via @Photojoiner hot off the needles Tutti Frutti Socks #handmadesocks #handknittedsocks #winterwarmers

[karen boyce @BoyceSec]

Wishing you all a happy, healthy and prosperous 2019

[karen boyce @BoyceSec]

Not something I normally do but thought I would give it a go :) https://t.co/cGqpL1VdBB

[karen boyce @BoyceSec]

Been really busy with orders the last couple of weeks this is the busiest time for us woolly crafters and I delighted to say that my Etsy shop has been really busy with the majority of orders coming from Canada and the... https://t.co/iUCgh6llOk

[karen boyce @BoyceSec]

At the moment I am doing a little experiment with some dyes. Normally dyeing is a pretty much instant result but with this you need a bit of patience. I sent off for some oak moss lichen which grows on the tree. The... https://t.co/BYp3VHJtud

[karen boyce @BoyceSec]

Today was an excellent day despite the overcast skies the rain held off all day which meant I got to wash out some fleece which was a tad cold on my hands as I use rain water from the butts for the 1st part of... https://t.co/IckvQWBEwc

[karen boyce @BoyceSec]

Off to the post office to send this to the lady that loved the flower scarf but wanted a cowl in red and burgandy so I switched the design and this is the result. Bit of a grey day again today so looks like another... https://t.co/TFFqVGNri6

[karen boyce @BoyceSec]

Today the Craftmasters #countdowntochristmas challenge is 'treats'. Mini Christmas stockings filled with chocolate coins and Santas will make a great treat for everyone at Christmas!

[karen boyce @BoyceSec]

This week I have been dyeing with walnuts. I have had to be quick and collect them in quickly before the squirrels took them all – I would like to say when foraging for materials it is important to do this responsibly... https://t.co/M2cQwjON9Z

[karen boyce @BoyceSec]

Socks, socks and more socks! 2 more pairs finished and listed in my Etsy shop and 2 pairs will be winging their way to the US today. I can combine the socks with chocolates or a pretty lavender pillow in a gift box to... https://t.co/7JNinjUdZu

[karen boyce @BoyceSec]

This is definitely my most popular yarn skein another 1 off to America today that will make 4 gone to America and 7 purchased from my Etsy shop in total. This is an art yarn which has been lock spun using one of my... https://t.co/berfhuview

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Sparkly rainbow socks was the brief for this pair think I'm pretty much there :D #sparklysocks #handknittedsocks #rainbow #socks

[karen boyce @BoyceSec]

Well all through the winter months flogging hand knitted socks and tea cosies sock sales were down on previous years but tea cosy sales were up may be due to the whole vintage tea room resurgence. What do you know 2... https://t.co/TvLV3KJ5SN

[karen boyce @BoyceSec]

Hand dyed wool locks now listed on my Etsy shop https://t.co/bsF7QY3oRr will be adding the rovings tomorrow. They will be available in small... https://t.co/qpzpxfCrjc

[karen boyce @BoyceSec]

Today is a glorious day and will be all about washing fleeces! It's been a busy week last week at Casalana HQ foraging and picking materials and making dye baths for this lot. Great for spinners, weavers, felt artists... https://t.co/7YyVyA3n8Z