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Itβs nearly time to go into hibernation! Tomorrow's our last day of regular opening this season so a big thank you to all our visitors. If you'd like to visit us over the winter months get in touch: https://t.co/mwPngRB9nU. #isleofskye#madeinscotland
Sometimes you just need the comfort of an old favourite! Hyla Check Throws are based on the pattern of a much-loved blanket that was in Rogerβs family for years. Great to see it back on the loom π #skyeweavers#poweredbypedal#isleofskye
On the loom - the final variation in our Island Check scarves. This is a new colour combination, inspired by kelp and pebbles on the beach. Perfect for autumn! ππ #weaving#craft#artisan#isleofskye
Just back from another brilliant trip to @Auchindrain Township to waulk (hand finish) some of our tweed with Sgioba Luaidh Inbhirchluaidh + Mull waulking group Cuigeal. Videos to follow soon! #heritage#craft#madeinscotland
The sun came out to celebrate last week as we sent off this yearβs Skye Wool to the spinners in Yorkshire π - all 35 bags (3500 kg) of it! Can't wait to get our hands on the finished yarn. #skyewool#locallyproduced#isleofskye
In the warping shed with one of my favourite colours π It's inspired by the 'sunburst' lichen, Xanthoria parietina. We'll be turning these into Island Check Scarves. #inspiredbynature#isleofskye
A #throwback to clipping day in Glendale π The weather has been a real challenge for farmers & crofters this year but Malcolm & team (and Adrian & sheep!) did a fantastic job, thank you! π π #sheep#crofting#farming#rural#isleofskye
New weave on the loom: Paul's pedalling a checked version of our Island Scarves which were so popular last year. Three more colourways to come β we hope you like them! #weaving#weaver#poweredbypedal
Who else loves heather? π We're planning to weave another heather tweed this winter - watch this space. Meanwhile, here's a bit of the real thing! #inspiredbynature#heather#scotland
π New blog: Fleece to Yarn π Find out whatβs inside those big bags and what's making Roger so happy π https://t.co/t3NbmBxE9N #ChooseWool#natural#renewable#sustainable
Summer seemed to pass us by this year. But it finally arrived at the same time as these scarves. So we named them β the Skye Sunshine Scarf π In the shop now: https://t.co/C6JPgPvRir
Hands-on tradition: Handfasting is an age-old Celtic ritual symbolising commitment, and many hands were involved in creating these handfasting ribbons. Read all about it in our blog https://t.co/kdOHfS7UVN #tweed#craft#heritage#traditions
πBack in stock π Lightweight Wrap Scarf in a gorgeous deep crimson recalling the jewel-like sea anemones we see around our coasts β€οΈ See them in the shop: https://t.co/0g6P07hIPR #scarves#accessories
The latest addition to our flat cap collection: made from our very own Sphagnum Tweed and sewn for us by a specialist British family firm. Perfect for autumn! π See the full range: https://t.co/mWzK6iVta7 #tweed#cap#countrystyle
Heddling fast and slow: #throwback to setting up the loom for our childrenβs scarves. Find out more about this part of the weaving process at https://t.co/ey4xzuSawz #weaving#behindthescenes