I had a specific budget for Yarndale and of course I didn't keep to it. Darn it all, too many booths took cards so once the cash ran out, so did my self-control. Limiting my purchases to all-British narrowed the field somewhat, although with so many great indie dyers using British fibres, I was completely spoiled for choice. Two of my must visit booths were Baa Ram Ewe so I could get my Titus fix (2 skeins of their deep Eccup colourway) and John Arbon Textiles where I picked up five skeins of their Exmoor Sock Yarn in Smoke (the photo makes it look brown but it's a really lovely softe purple-gray) that I hope will become a lightweight cardigan or sweater someday. It's 85% Exmoor Blueface with 15% nylon.
Another favourite at these shows is Jillybean Yarns and I am in love with this gorgeous hand painted skein made up of mixed local British fleeces.
And then I met these cuties. And stroked them. And stroked their yarn. And fell in love.
I love the name of the company too - Bigwigs Angora - clearly another Watership Down kindred spirit.
I also picked up some patterns and was lucky enough to find an older Rowan magazine that I didn't have. The "Tess" slippers by Ann Kingstone are named after Hardy's heroine. I'm always a sucker for any pattern inspired by literature.
So more than enough to keep me going until the next show. Hmmmm - maybe Edinburgh in March?
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