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I have a passion for textiles and jewellery and this comes together in the form of crochet - usually freeform, exciting and experimental. I hope to be able to show that crochet today is not just doily's and dishcloths and that even the Granny Square can be modern and exciting . I hope I can inspire you that crochet can be versatile and doesn't just have to involve yarn and that it can be used as a creative form of art to create just about anything . I hope you get a taste of what crochet can offer and this blog inspires you to enrole in a workshop, ask someone to teach you or even teach yourself ! I've found Crochet to be a great form of therapy and with a bit of patience , a hook and some yarn you can go on to create some most amazing pieces.


Saturday, 30 October 2010

Hand Spun, Hand dyed & The Number 8

Whilst in London, I took a nostalgic ride on my old bus route home
- the No. 8. 
I enjoyed the journey through the city, but was keen to arrive at my destination to seek out some hand spun and hand dyed yarns.
Finally I arrived at the stop for Globe Road, just after Bethnal Green Tube.


I've been wanting to visit this shop for a while and the window display didn't disappoint..

 drop spindles  and hand spun yarn ,


 Inside, and eclectic mix of yarn and various sculptures


including this crocheted plastic bag pelican in a nest constructed from various hooks, yarns and knitting needles .


All, in all a worthwhile trip on the No. 8 along with some worthwhile purchases !

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