Yarn Retreats

12/09/2023

• N E W • P R O J E C T •
New project on the needles!
It was a whole thing deciding what to make. The conditions were, I want to learn & practise the Raglan sweater, it must be easy & of course I must LOVE the pattern AND I cant buy new yarn 🙀: using my stach.
I ended up FINALLY listening to my friend - Sorry my friend, I should have listened to you in the first place! This is such a great knit and it makes one understand the structure so well! It’s the by - I’m loving it!! Beginners: I can highly recommend this!
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17/05/2023

• S W E E T • C R O C H E T • D R E A M S •
My Riptide Wrap has arrived! No I don’t need more scarfs, yes I could make my own, however I just really liked this one and wanted to support & and as this scarf reminds me of beautiful friendships, our yarn retreats with its warm & loving crochet & knitting community and so so much more!
Can you see I’m really happy with it? I’m calling it my gratitude shawl! 😘 Have a nice day y’all!
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… too many hashtags to get them all but you know who you are

14/05/2023

• K N I T • I N • P U B L I C •
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25/02/2023

FAB & FROT
My frot: our sash window broke & came down my hand like a guillotine squashing 3 fingers of my right hand, I nearly fainted, still in shock but all well that end well & fingers healing like magic
Fab: I can still knit & made this little by Thanks for the encouragement always. Ready to tackle my sweater now!
thanks from bringing me this beautiful yarn straight from Japan!
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31/01/2023

Look at Yarn Retreats loyalest friend and follower Adele . She won the most amazing crafters cupboard! It just shows you, if you like to win, you need to enter!! Huge congratulations Adele. We couldn’t have wished it for a nicer or more perfect person!!

07/12/2022

• L A T E • P R E S E N T •
Just received a late birthday present! All the way from the USA to the Cape Winelands, South Africa. Youhoo!! Can’t wait to check it out
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29/10/2022

Wish I was on this trip! ♥️🧶Mohair South Africa

29/10/2022

• Q U E N T I • A L P A C A •
This morning’s visit to
The perfect outing for the day!!
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17/10/2022

• K N O T T Y • V I S I T •
Look who came to visit this morning!
Miensie from ! What a privilege!
It was so lovely listening to your interesting stories & all your knowledge. Can’t wait to go on a retreat with you as Mrs Knotty OR … for you just to join us as a participant, as Miensie, the beautiful woman & knitter you are. Can’t wait to spend some more time with you! Thanks for taking the time to pop in. 😘🧶
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16/10/2022

• T H E • E N D •
What a wonderful relaxing & inspiring time we had! Thank you everyone for being there and making this happen!
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15/10/2022

• D A Y • 3 •
Yarn Retreat day 3: Seizing (yes swatching 😜), Sweet Dream Karaoke , gifts & treats and most of all, LOTS of inspiration & new friendships created! My heart is full 🧶
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13/10/2022

• DAY • 1
Grateful to be here with the most wonderful people!

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13/10/2022

• D A Y • 1
Grateful to be here with the most wonderful people

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12/10/2022

• YR131021 •
We are ready for our Yarn Retreat Oct 22 to begin!
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08/10/2022

• MKAL • IS • ON • !!!
O my! I’m battling like mad against hay fever, not very successful I’m afraid but determent to knit. Finished part 2 of my & my reward was casting on the . Had to frog my first row but second time around it came out beautifully!! Yehhh!! I will need to rest now though. Feels I’m breathing through a straw & everything is a huge effort 😩
Still proud of myself for casting on!! Well done Belle!
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04/10/2022

• SHAWL • OBSESSED •
Shawls are such nice projects to work on.
I’ve got two Shawl WIPS (work in progress) & yes in 2 days time, I’ll be joining the MKAL (Stephen West Mystery Knit along) too, to make a 3rd shawl!! I know I’m being over ambition but 🎶 It’s my yarn and I do what I want to 🎶😜
Last week I was in the beautiful South African Klein Karoo flaunting my very first knitted shawl ever. I just wear it all the time as the multi colours make it so versatile! Can you spot me in the middle of the game vehicle? 🤩
Can a girl actually have too many shawls? I don’t think so🤣 😂. What’s your opinion? Post a little ♥️ in the comments if you agree! (📸”I’ve got Sunshine” kit available on website or try the newly published Foxtrot Shawl, I’m loving itl!!)
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26/09/2022

• B I G • F O X •
On my way to Cape Town today, I made a quick stop at Big Fox Yarn. Thanks for the warm welcome Mr & Mrs Fox, I thoroughly enjoyed meeting you both! 😉🦊
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10/09/2022

• S P O R T S • D A Y •
Just like wet wipes when you have a baby, I take my knitting (almost) everywhere. Today it was to sports day! 😜
I started the Brushwork scarf. I wanted an easy knit. Thanks again for helping me figure out the simple “thumb M1”, which I didn’t know yet! The rest is mainly the seed stitch. So far pretty happy with how it’s starting to look.
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31/08/2022

• M Y • S O P H I E •
My sophie scarf in Drops Lima, 65% wool 35% Alpaca 50gr/100m with 3.75 needle. It was stash yarn so although the pattern calls for a thinner yarn, I’m very happy & such a nice in between project! Will do a new one in sock as the drape is much nicer but still pretty satisfied with the result. Very comfi to wear!
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27/08/2022

So much fun!

Yarn Retreats shared a post on Instagram: "• Let’s knit together • Thanks to everyone joining. Some of you came from far! We had a nice turnout and had good fun! • • • ...

27/08/2022

• R E A D Y •
Can’t wait to see you all just now at Knus. Everybody is welcome! No cost 🧶
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25/08/2022

• M E N D I N G •
After 's workshop I was so excited that at 11pm at night, I felt like quickly trying out what we learnt that day. Tired as I was, I initially forgot to use the darning mushroom 🙈🙈. Then I remembered & did the other half WITH mushroom(what a difference !) However, with the dim light in the TV room I could hardly see a thing. I wasn’t too bothered, I was just trying it out on an old T-shirt anyway. When my son saw what I did, he loved it and wanted to wear it to school. Apparently, lots of people commented & said it was really “cool” 😜💕
Crooked or not, we love it & next time I’ll put the big light on so I can actually see what I’m doing 😂🤣
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22/08/2022

• L E T’S • K N I T • !!!
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See you Saturday!!!

27/07/2022

• M I N D L E SS •
A sock is definitely my go to for mindless knitting. Although I do have a few heels and toes missing on a few socks 🤣😂🙈
Fun, self-striping yarn from purchased
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05/07/2022

• F A M I LY• L O V E •
When your UK family knows you are into yarn. Honestly, I’m super overwhelmed!! This just arrived by personal courier service!
I wanna scream, dance, knit, what am I going to make ? How exciting!! O & the packaging!! Everything is so pretty, squishy, smelling so nice! Look at those little baby mini’s! And the slub! I honestly have no words but THANK YOU! 💙💜
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