Wet Felting Alpaca Fleece: What You Need to Know
A lovely refurbished stool using soft but very strong wet felted alpaca fleece
How to Peg Loom a Circular Seat Pad (and Why That’s Just the Beginning!)
If you’ve ever wondered how to peg loom your own seat pad, this project is the perfect place to start. A circular peg-loomed…
Don’t Give Up on Old Fleece: My Experience with Valais Blacknose Wool
Have you ever bought a beautiful fleece with the very best intentions, only to find it sitting untouched for years?…
New Import Taxes for UK to USA Orders – What You Need to Know
If you’re based in the USA and love buying directly from UK makers and sellers, you may have heard that…
From Cloud-Soft to Rugged: Discovering the Two Sides of Alpaca Fleece
I’ve been given a few gorgeous alpaca fleece – some of it is so soft it’s like running your fingers…
Knitting with Sheep Locks – A Journey of Texture, Character, and Colour
A lovely soft scarf knitted with Gotland sheep locks
Getting the Best from Knitting with Locks
I didn’t invent knitting with sheep locks — far from it. But after plenty of trial, error, and joyful experimenting,…
Eden Wool Gathering would like to welcome: Solway Woolscapes Workshop 1st August 2025
We’d like to welcome Anne Arnold from Solway Woolscapes: “I am a textile artist living near New Abbey, along the…
Eden Wool Gathering at Whithorn Roundhouse – A Yarn with Roots – Only DAYS to GO!
Nestled beside the reconstructed Iron Age Roundhouse at Whithorn, Dumfries & Galloway, the Eden Wool Gatheringis set to unfold over 26–27 July 2025. This…
Want to Turn Your Character-Full Leftover Fleece into a Wall Art, Sheep Counter, or Dream Catcher Mandala?
If you’ve been working with fleece for a while — washing, carding, felting, or making all sorts of woolly creations…
New Pattern Launch: Knit a Sheep Keyring with Locks – Join Me at Eden Wool Gathering!
I’m thrilled to announce the launch of my latest knitting pattern – a Sheep Keyring made with real sheep locks – just…
Get Creative with Hope Jacare Designs at Eden Wool Gathering!
Hope Jacare Designs If you love colour, texture, and hands-on making, don’t miss this joyful opportunity to explore textile art…
From Mucky to Marvelous – Fleece Washing with Mark Jones!
If you’ve ever wondered how to transform a bundle of mucky sheep fleece into stunningly clean, lustrous locks—this is your…
How to Prepare Fleece for Peg Loom Weaving – Step-by-Step Videos + PDF Guide
Are you looking to create a peg loom seat pad or rug using natural fleece? Whether you’re new to weaving with fleece or want to…
Why VM (Vegetable Matter) Can Ruin a Stunning Fleece – and How to Avoid It
As someone who works closely with raw sheep fleece, I know just how magical a well-cared-for fleece can be. I…
New for 2025: Eden Wool Gathering at Whithorn Roundhouse
We’re excited to announce the first-ever Eden Wool Gathering, taking place at the stunning Whithorn Roundhouse on Saturday 26th and…
You Don’t Need an Expensive Peg Loom to Get Weaving
While I was researching the type of wood that might originally have been used to make peg looms, I stumbled…
A Tale of Two Seat Pads – Custom Peg Looming with a Twist!
Day 1: The Message from Across the Pond A few months ago, I got a lovely message from a lady…
How I make dining chair seat pads. 38cm x 38 cm
First find a super soft honey coloured washed bag of fleece out of my washed fleece stash, I tend to…
The Locks Muff Misadventure… And the Fleece-y Comeback!
Have you ever started a project with excitement fizzing in your fingers, only to realise halfway through that it’s just not…
Wrap Yourself in Colour: Thrum Your Way to a One-of-a-Kind Boa
Turn chunky yarn and colourful fleece locks into a one-of-a-kind, textured scarf with this joyful thrumming pattern! Perfect for adventurous knitters and fibre lovers, this project is fun, creative, and full of character.
Includes:
Easy-to-follow PDF instructions
Tips for working with fleece locks
Great for stash-busting and statement making!
Make a wearable piece of fibre art—soft, bold, and beautifully unique every time.
Thrum It Your Way: Exploring Thrumming Techniques for Knitting with Locks
Get Fluffy with Thrumming!
Thrumming is like giving your knitting or fabric projects a wild woolly hug! By poking soft, curly sheep locks through your stitches, you create pops of fluffy texture that look fun and feel fabulously warm. Perfect for toasty mittens, snuggly hats, or adding a bit of sheepy mischief to rugs and wall art. It’s cosy, quirky, and totally irresistible!
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What’s in a Name? Understanding Wet Felted Sheep Fleece Rugs (And Why They’re Not “Vegan”)
There’s something wonderfully grounding about working with raw fleece — the textures, the scent, the connection to the sheep it…
Creating Fleece Wall Art: Weaving Nature’s Beauty into Your Home
My journey into creating fleece wall art began during my time at country fairs. As I displayed my fleece rugs…
My Journey with Peg Loom Weaving: Crafting Unique Creations One Thread at a Time
Peg loom weaving has become one of my favorite crafting techniques, a process that’s both meditative and creatively fulfilling. It’s…