Simply Knitting - UK (2019-09)

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YARN COMMUNITY

This month we chat to

Katherine Johnson of

baa ram ewe.

Tell us about baa

ram ewe...

Since opening in the

summer of 2009, baa

ram ewe has gone from

selling other brands to

making our own yarns,

all of which are spun

and dyed in Yorkshire.

Our yarns can now be found in more 300

stockists around the world. Our masterplan

is to make Yorkshire famous for wool

production across the world once more,

reconnecting to its rich woolly heritage.

We’ve put ourselves at the centre of this

renaissance, commanding worldwide appeal

for our luxurious and authentic wools.

What can knitters find and do at

baa ram ewe?

Situated in the Chapel Allerton area of Leeds,

renowned for its independent shops, baa ram

ewe is a cosy hub. We stock our full range

of baa ram ewe yarns, all spun and dyed in

Yorkshire from British fibres. We also stock a

wide selection of the best hand-knitting yarns

to inspire all our customers.

What will be the highlights for this year?

This summer baa ram ewe will be ten years old!

To celebrate our first decade we’re spinning

a special batch of Titus, our first-ever yarn,

in 12 shades from our signature palette, and

throwing a big launch party in the shop in

August. Titus is a stunning 4ply yarn with

a Yorkshire accent – a beautiful blend of

Wensleydale Longwool mixed with Britain’s

finest fleece, the Bluefaced Leicester. baa ram

ewe will be at Yarndale in Skipton in September

and we hope to meet Simply Knitting readers

there. It’s always a highlight to see our

customers across the country at these shows!

Where can we find out more?

Visit http://www.baaramewe.co.uk, or email

[email protected] or call 0113 278

1788. Follow @baarameweknits on Facebook,
      Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest.

The new King Cole Knit A-long is a

nostalgic throwback to those

glorious

summer days

by the seaside!

This lightweight blanket

captures the essence of

British summer no matter

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more information.

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Debbie Bliss is welcoming eight

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to detail,

these sweet little garments

will become staples to be

handed down and shared

between family and friends.

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Jenni Macleod

Head of Brand and Content

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baa ram ewe

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at the festival – she
might share a few tips!

The festival is a great

networking event with

like-minded crafters

Eva is a cropped cardigan perfect

for layering over dresses or tops.

The ribbed neckband ties can be

worn knotted

or loose, and

the split sides

create flattering movement to

the garment. Worked top

down, the pattern is easy to

customise by adding length to

the body or sleeves.

Jessica Culligan

Operations Director

This month we’re excited to bring to you the fabulous Handmade Festival

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