Tess Young

13 May 2015

New Pattern Release – Heywood Hill

by Susan | posted in: patterns, yarn | 1

My wonderfully talented collaborater on Knits for a Cold Climate, Tess Young, has created a stunning shawl pattern for the collection featuring a bold art deco colourway and striking stripes. I’ll pass you over to Tess for the rest … Read More

11 Dec 2014

Alconleigh – from the Knits for a Cold Climate collection

by Susan | posted in: knitting history, patterns | 2

Folowing on from her incredibly popular design, Clemmie, Tess Young has created Alconleigh for the Knits for a Cold Climate collection. Following on the heels of Nancy, Asthall and Noblesse Oblige the collection is really coming together and there are … Read More

16 Oct 2014

The Bright Young Things

by Susan | posted in: history, knitting history, Popular Culture | 2

Thank you so much for the lovely response to Tess Young’s Clemmie design. To celebrate the end of Wool Week I wore it to a knitting event at Williams Wools in Kendal on Sunday. It was incredibly comfortable and easy … Read More

9 Oct 2014

Clemmie

by Susan | posted in: knitting history, patterns, yarn | 1

I’m incredibly excited to reveal the latest design in the Knits for a Cold Climate Collection. Clemmie knitted in Fenella 2ply – using Atomic Red with Jonquil sash Clemmie has been designed and created by my new design team collaborator … Read More

1 Oct 2014

Asthall

by Susan | posted in: knitting history, patterns | 5

I’m finally recovering from an amazing time at Yarndale in Skipton which took place over the weekend. I talked so much that I have developed an incredibly croaky voice over the last few days! It was marvellous to meet so … Read More