Important photo opportunity – after all I have knitted a few raglans in my time!
Does Wonderwool Wales live up to the hype?
Well, yes I think it does!
As a knitter who enjoys crochet and spinning, it was lovely to attend a show specifically aimed at my hobbies. The show comprises over 100 stands covering a range of crafty goodness for knitters, crocheters and spinners.
Independent dyers were well represented providing a scrumptious range of hand dyed yarn (ideal for a small project).
Yarn from Krafty Koala, project bags from NicsKnots. Photo Helen Haysom.
Several companies also bought examples of their fibre on the hoof or paw. It was delightful to see angora rabbits, Teeswater and Wensleydale sheep and alpacas in full coat and compare them with the lovely yarns available for purchase.
Wensleydale sheep. Photo Pete Gettins.
If animal fibre is not your thing, there were plenty of plant fibre yarns such as bamboo, cotton, hemp and linen.
Other knitting essentials were also available: beautiful hand-made project bags, stitch markers and a wide range of notions...
Buttons from Injabulo. Photo by Pete Gettins.
There was also a lot that might tempt you to try another craft.
I found the displays from Prudence Mapstone ...
Freeform crochet by Prudence Mapstone. Photo by Helen Haysom.
... and Oliver Twists inspirational.
'Jewels' by Oliver Twists. Photo by Helen Haysom.
For me this show ticked all the boxes and I shall definitely be back next year – even travelling to the show is enjoyable as it necessitates a drive through the Brecon Beacons with stunning views at every turn!
If you want to find out what I purchased at Wonderwool then drop by my blog, KnitCave. I’d love to hear what you thought of the show.
