The Calming Yarn

The Culture of Colour

The Culture of Colour

Andrea Clements

I was previously aware that in some cultures, there are significantly different meanings attached to colour to what I apply but I wasn't aware of the breadth of difference until...

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The Culture of Colour

Andrea Clements

I was previously aware that in some cultures, there are significantly different meanings attached to colour to what I apply but I wasn't aware of the breadth of difference until...

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The Confusion of Conversion!

The Confusion of Conversion!

Andrea Clements

I wanted to make the site as user friendly as possible.  In order to do this I needed to come up with a standard way of presenting the yarn and I...

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The Confusion of Conversion!

Andrea Clements

I wanted to make the site as user friendly as possible.  In order to do this I needed to come up with a standard way of presenting the yarn and I...

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More about my 3 R's - Repetition, Regulation and Relaxation.

More about my 3 R's - Repetition, Regulation an...

Andrea Clements

Researchers are confirming what we with hook and needles have known for aeons, crochet and/or knitting is therapeutic, calming and good for your health!!! So the local and international research confirms...

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More about my 3 R's - Repetition, Regulation an...

Andrea Clements

Researchers are confirming what we with hook and needles have known for aeons, crochet and/or knitting is therapeutic, calming and good for your health!!! So the local and international research confirms...

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Yarn is Community..............

Yarn is Community..............

Andrea Clements

In my last blog 'Starting my calming yarn journey' I referenced my Nan's courageous attempt to teach me to crochet when I was younger.  Mum also tried to teach me...

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Yarn is Community..............

Andrea Clements

In my last blog 'Starting my calming yarn journey' I referenced my Nan's courageous attempt to teach me to crochet when I was younger.  Mum also tried to teach me...

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Starting my Calming Yarn journey.....

Starting my Calming Yarn journey.....

Andrea Clements

Crochet provided me with an opportunity to relax and kept me in the moment rather than being filled with angst about wanting to be up and about, or worrying about...

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Starting my Calming Yarn journey.....

Andrea Clements

Crochet provided me with an opportunity to relax and kept me in the moment rather than being filled with angst about wanting to be up and about, or worrying about...

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How do I know how the yarn feels if I can't feel it........The Squishy Rating System.

How do I know how the yarn feels if I can't fee...

Andrea Clements

As a very tactile, or touchy, person, I have often found it really difficult when buying yarn online as I can't touch and feel the yarn before I take it...

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How do I know how the yarn feels if I can't fee...

Andrea Clements

As a very tactile, or touchy, person, I have often found it really difficult when buying yarn online as I can't touch and feel the yarn before I take it...

3 comments