WOOLNESS AND LABELS – a little peace of mind

As part of her own ongoing need for clear yarn labelling, Louise has been thinking about how the information on a band of wool can lead to a fuller understanding of the whole journey from sheep to finished knitted object. I’ve written here before, and more regularly write and talk at KnitBritish, about the importance of… Continue Reading WOOLNESS AND LABELS – a little peace of mind

WOOLNESS & ME: Wool to aid negative thoughts and feelings

Mariette, a friend of Wovember from Rotterdam, has written today’s post about how particular wool and wool textures are part of her therapy ‘tool kit’. Through a childhood in difficult circumstances I grew up learning not to listen to my own feelings. In the end I did not even know they were there. After several… Continue Reading WOOLNESS & ME: Wool to aid negative thoughts and feelings

WOOLNESS AND ME: Beate Herold on the healing powers of wool

Today’s Woolness & Me post was written by Beate Herold from Nuertingen, Germany, who describes the multifaceted physical and mental benefits she has experienced as a result of growing and working with wool. Wool rescued me. When my work got more and more computerized and pressured, woolly sheep came into my life. Working and caring… Continue Reading WOOLNESS AND ME: Beate Herold on the healing powers of wool

WOOLNESS & ME: Liddy the Lamb

Today’s Woolness & Me post was written by longterm Wovember supporter and contributor Sara Dunham of Punkin’s Patch, who has written about the incredible bedside manner of one of the lambs in her flock. Liddy’s mom didn’t love her. She’d feed the lamb if forced but after a couple days we gave up. We tried… Continue Reading WOOLNESS & ME: Liddy the Lamb

WOOLNESS & ME: The Woolly Pedlar

Today’s Woolness & Me post was written by Sue Reed, aka The Woolly Pedlar, who is here to talk about ‘woolness’ in the context of the profound effect that working with wool has had on her outlook. The sustainable and recycling aspects of her practice also speak to our theme this week of Woolness and… Continue Reading WOOLNESS & ME: The Woolly Pedlar

WOOLNESS & ME…And the land, the sheep, and the knitter too

Today’s Woolness & Me post was written by Pauline MacPherson from Midlothian, who has been so inspired by the good that wool can do, that she’s recently started her own wool business. As it slides through our fingers, as it warms our bodies, as it soothes our minds, we know the ways in which wool… Continue Reading WOOLNESS & ME…And the land, the sheep, and the knitter too

WOOLNESS & ME: Alison is making…

For today’s Woolness & Me post, Alison Mayne, maker and doctoral researcher, is here today to discuss how wool, wellbeing and an online community gave her support and structure and shaped the adventure that followed.  Reflecting now, ‘woolness’ has both saved me and become my future: In 2013, the depression that I had struggled to… Continue Reading WOOLNESS & ME: Alison is making…

WOOLNESS & ME: Escapism

Today’s Woolness & Me post was written by Beverley Dott, whose post – like yesterday’s – touches on the therapeutic qualities of playing with different coloured wools and the ways in which wool work can help when navigating long-term health problems. Woolness for me is all about texture, colour, warmth and comfort: knitting with wool is… Continue Reading WOOLNESS & ME: Escapism

WOOLNESS & ME: Welly wool

Today’s Woolness & Me post was written by Kate Schofield, of Lancashire Farm Wool, who is here to talk about ‘woolness’ in the context of a new project she has been trialling with some willing guinea pigs. Warm feet? We can’t think of anything lovelier! Here is an image of my ‘Welly Wool and Boot… Continue Reading WOOLNESS & ME: Welly wool

WOOLNESS AND ME: Introducing Louise Spong

Let’s introduce you to another of our amazing contributors this year – local wool champion, Louise Spong! You may well be familiar with Louise as she is no stranger to Wovember, having been interviewed and provided us with some Wovember Words once or twice. Of course, many of you will be more acquainted with Louise… Continue Reading WOOLNESS AND ME: Introducing Louise Spong