Tag Archives: vintage

Retro Tea Cosy

Posted on April 6, 2018 by yarnsmithery

This little project proved to be an unexpected challenge – pulling the stranded yarn tightly across the back of the work felt so wrong! Normally, stranded colour work requires a nice, even tension to stop the floats from pulling. Here, … Continue reading →

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Vintage Magazines

Posted on June 15, 2016 by yarnsmithery

I opened a box file that was tucked away in the loft. Look what I found! A selection of Orella magazines from Switzerland, dating from 1985, 1986 and 1987! Does this make them “vintage”? 🙂 Largely a crafting magazine, Orella … Continue reading →

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